Counter-depth refrigerator dimensions: the certified models
438 full-size refrigerators on the ENERGY STAR list are counter-depth. Enter your opening: the tool keeps only those and counts the ones that fit.
Example for a 36 × 70 inch opening — change any figure to see your own result
Certified models that fit
153
of 438 certified counter-depth full-size refrigerators, every width up to yours
| Every width that fits | 153 in all: 67 are 36 inch, 86 are narrower |
| Typical capacity (the middle model) | 18.3 cubic feet |
| Typical energy use | 529 kWh a year |
| Typical running cost at the U.S. average price | $96 a year |
| Lowest use at about 36 inches wide | 563 kWh (Frigidaire FRFG2011A*, 36 in wide) |
kWh (kilowatt-hour) is the unit on your power bill. The ENERGY STAR list gives no depth for refrigerators: check the depth, door swing and hinge clearance on the model’s own sheet.
| Model | Width × height | Capacity | kWh a year | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung RF27CG5010**, ice maker (2 versions, same size and use) | 35.80 in × 70 in | 26.5 cu ft | 656 | $119 |
| Bosch B36FD50SN*, ice maker (2 versions, same size and use) | 36 in × 70 in | 26.3 cu ft | 702 | $127 |
| Smeg FTU171X7, ice maker | 36 in × 69.80 in | 25.6 cu ft | 681 | $124 |
| Samsung RF27CG5400**, ice maker (4 versions, same size and use) | 35.80 in × 70 in | 25.5 cu ft | 730 | $133 |
| Bosch B26FT50SNS, ice maker | 36 in × 69.80 in | 25.0 cu ft | 693 | $126 |
Compiled by Radif Partners · How the figures are built
Counter-depth refrigerator dimensions differ from standard ones in depth, not width: the cabinet is shallow enough for the doors to sit close to the front of a 24 to 25 inch deep counter. The ENERGY STAR list of November 12, 2026 flags 438 full-size models as counter-depth, against 2,262 standard-depth ones. They are mostly wide: 220 of them sit in the 36 inch class and 66 in the 30 inch class. The price of the shallower box is capacity. The median counter-depth model holds 19.6 cubic feet, the median standard-depth one 18.3. Energy use is similar: a median 557 kWh a year for counter-depth and 453 for standard depth, so $101 and $82 a year at the U.S. average price of August 2026. 174 of the counter-depth models are built-in units made to be framed by cabinets. The list does not publish the depth itself, only the flag. Read the depth with and without doors on the maker's sheet before you order.
Counter-depth refrigerator dimensions by width
Most counter-depth refrigerators are wide, because a shallow box has to grow sideways to hold a family's food. The table counts the certified counter-depth models in each width class, with the median height and capacity of the class and its median yearly energy use.
| Width class | Models | Typical height | Typical capacity | Typical kWh a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 inches | 54 | 73.30 in | 12.1 cu ft | 302 |
| 30 inches | 66 | 83.50 in | 16.4 cu ft | 472 |
| 33 inches | 12 | 71.10 in | 18.9 cu ft | 491 |
| 36 inches | 220 | 70.30 in | 21.7 cu ft | 618 |
A 36 inch opening with 70 inches of height takes 153 counter-depth models. Under 70 inches the choice narrows fast, because many wide counter-depth units are tall: the median height of the 36 inch class is 70.30 in. Check the clearance under the cabinet above the refrigerator before anything else.
Freestanding or built-in
The list separates two families. Freestanding counter-depth models (264 here) are ordinary refrigerators with a shallower case; they need a little air at the sides and top, and their doors and handles project past the counter. Built-in models (174 here) are made to sit inside cabinetry with panels or a flush front, are often taller and are sold mostly through kitchen dealers. The tool counts both unless you change the style; a built-in model needs the exact cutout the maker prints, which is often a fraction of an inch from the case size.
Counter-depth models for a 33 inch opening
Example for a 33 × 70 inch opening — change any figure to see your own result
Certified models that fit
86
of 438 certified counter-depth full-size refrigerators, every width up to yours
| Every width that fits | 86 in all: 5 are 33 inch, 81 are narrower |
| Typical capacity (the middle model) | 13.5 cubic feet |
| Typical energy use | 383 kWh a year |
| Typical running cost at the U.S. average price | $69 a year |
Depth: the measurement the list leaves out
ENERGY STAR publishes the height, width and capacity of each refrigerator but no depth. Counter-depth is a yes or no flag the maker declares. In practice, compare three figures from the model sheet: depth of the case without doors, depth with doors closed and depth with handles. Your counter depth is measured from the wall behind the refrigerator to the front edge of the countertop, not of the cabinet doors below it. Leave room at the back for the water line and the power cord, and if the refrigerator sits against a side wall, read the door-swing clearance on the sheet: a door that cannot open past 90 degrees may block a drawer.
Energy and running cost
Counter-depth does not change the energy rules. The federal maximum for each product class depends on its adjusted volume and features, and a certified model must stay below it. A median counter-depth model at 557 kWh a year costs $101 a year at the U.S. average price, $166 in California and $89 in Texas. The electricity page explains how to read the figure on the yellow EnergyGuide label, and the 36 inch page compares all wide models, counter-depth or not.