Before you buy a new washer and dryer or plan a laundry nook, check that everything really fits. This free washer and dryer space calculator compares your space with your machines, adds the clearances they need for hoses, venting and loading, and tells you exactly how much room you have to spare or how much you are short.
Pick a layout, enter your measurements in inches or centimeters and the results update as you type. Typical machine sizes are filled in so you can start right away.
Will your washer and dryer fit?
Choose a layout, enter your space and your machines, and see what fits.
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Clearances used: 1 in (2.5 cm) on each side and between machines, 6 in (15 cm) behind for hoses and the vent, about 4 ft (122 cm) in front of front-loaders and 2 ft (61 cm) in front of top-loaders, and 2 ft (61 cm) above a top-load lid, based on the Whirlpool laundry sizing guide. Always follow your model’s installation instructions.
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The calculator adds the space your machines take up to the clearances recommended in the Whirlpool laundry sizing guide, then compares the total with your space:
| Clearance | Amount used |
|---|---|
| Each side and between machines | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Behind the machines (hoses and vent) | 6 in (15 cm) |
| In front of front-loaders | about 4 ft (122 cm) |
| In front of top-loaders | 2 ft (61 cm) |
| Above a top-load lid | 2 ft (61 cm) |
For a stacked pair, it adds the heights of both machines; for side-by-side machines it adds their widths. These are general guidelines, so always check the installation instructions for your exact models.
Typical Washer and Dryer Sizes
| Machine type | Width | Height | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-size front-load | 27 in | 39 in | 32–34 in |
| Full-size top-load washer | 27–28 in | 42–44 in | 27–28 in |
| Compact (24-inch) | 24 in | 33–36 in | 24–26 in |
| Stacked full-size pair | 24–28 in | about 78 in | 32–34 in |
| Stacked compact pair | about 24 in | 66–72 in | 24–26 in |
Sizes are typical ranges from the Whirlpool guide; individual models vary, so copy the numbers from your model’s spec sheet for the most accurate result.
Before You Buy: 4 Quick Checks
- Measure the path in. Doorways, halls and stairs must be wide enough to carry the machines through.
- Check the door swing. Front-load doors need room to open fully, and you need space to stand while loading.
- Find the hookups. Note where the water valves, drain, outlet and dryer vent are before you plan cabinets or shelves.
- Confirm stacking. Only stack machines approved for it, using the stacking kit for your models.
Plan the Rest of Your Laundry Space
Once you know what fits, see our small laundry room ideas for layouts and storage, our laundry room cabinet ideas for cabinets and counters around the machines, our tips for a small laundry room with a top-loading washer and our guide on how to organize a laundry room. Fitting the machines into a cupboard? See our European laundry ideas.
How this tool was made: built with the help of AI tools, checked against the Whirlpool laundry sizing guide and published by Mohamed Elber. Results are estimates; always follow your appliance’s installation instructions. See our Editorial Policy.