Washer and dryer dimensions
Laundry rooms and closets are tight. Here's what fits, stacked or side by side.
Short answer: a standard front-load washer or dryer is about 27 in wide, 39 in tall and 32 to 34 in deep; a top-load washer is about 27 in wide, 42 to 44 in tall and 27 to 28 in deep.[1 · Oct 29, 2026] A side-by-side pair is about 54 in wide, so plan on a space at least 56 in wide.[1 · Oct 29, 2026]
Sizes by type
| Type | Width | Height | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard front-load (each) | 27 in | 39 in | 32–34 in |
| Top-load washer | 27 in | 42–44 in | 27–28 in |
| Stacked pair, space needed | about 29 in | about 80 in (pair about 78 in) | 32–34 in |
| Laundry center | 23–28 in | about 75 in | 26–33 in |
| Compact (each) | 24 in | 33–36 in | 24–26 in |
| All-in-one washer-dryer | 23–27 in | 33–39 in | 22–30 in |
Restated from one maker's sizing guide.[1 · Oct 29, 2026] Compact pairs need about 24 in wide by 66 to 72 in tall stacked, or 48 in wide by 34 in tall side by side.[1 · Oct 29, 2026] Pedestals add about 10 to 16 in of height.[1 · Oct 29, 2026]
Clearances
- General guide: about 1 in at each side, 1 in between the machines and 6 in behind for hoses and venting; about 4 ft in front to open a front-loader's door; about 2 ft above a top-loader for the lid.[1 · Oct 29, 2026]
- One heat pump dryer in a closet or recess: at least 1 in at each side, 5 in behind and 1 in in front; an overhead cabinet no deeper than 14 in and at least 18 in above. Stacked, it asks for 5½ in behind and 6 in to the ceiling, with the stack 78 in tall.[2 2nd-hand · Oct 29, 2026]
- Closets with doors: that manual asks for an upper vent of at least 48 sq in no lower than 6 ft above the floor and a lower vent of at least 24 sq in no more than 1 ft above the floor, and no other fuel-burning appliance in the same closet.[2 2nd-hand · Oct 29, 2026]
A larger pair, for scale
LG's guide lists one front-load pair at 29 in wide, 40.8 in tall and 32.3 in deep each, 57 in deep with the door open, needing a space at least 60 in wide by 40.8 in tall by 37.3 in deep, plus 5 in for hoses and venting.[3 · Oct 29, 2026] With pedestals, the height goes to 54.7 in.[3 · Oct 29, 2026] Getting it in needs doorways and hallways at least 30 in wide.[3 · Oct 29, 2026]
Capacity
Washers are typically about 3 to 5 cu ft and dryers 5 to 7 cu ft; large-capacity means about 4.5 cu ft or more for a washer and 7 cu ft or more for a dryer.[1 · Oct 29, 2026] For a washer drain, Samsung lists a standpipe 34 to 60 in high.[4 · Oct 29, 2026]
Sources: 1. Whirlpool, Washer and dryer sizing guide. 2. Heat pump dryer installation instructions, model DLHC4002W (PDF) (second-hand copy of the maker's manual, hosted by a retailer). 3. LG, “Measure First” installation guide for refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers and laundry (PDF). 4. Samsung US, Home appliance delivery instructions. Checked Oct 29, 2026. Trademarks belong to their owners; figures are restated in our own tables, not reproduced.