What are the dimensions of a washing machine?
Dimensions washing machine
| Front-loading (load at the front) | Top-loading (load at the top) | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard height | 85cm | 90cm |
| Standard width | 60cm | 40cm |
| Standard depth | 60 to 70cm (including protrusions) | 60cm |
Washing machine height
The standard height of a front-loading washing machine is 85cm. The standard height of a top-loading model is 90cm. That means the average height difference between a front-loading and top-loading model is 5cm. Measure the height you need at home if you want to place the washing machine in a laundry room, for example.
Washing machine width
Front-loading washing machines have a standard width of 60cm. Top-loading models are a lot more narrow, with a standard width of 40cm. That means the washing machine takes up a lot less space, but you can also put less laundry in the drum. A top-loading machine has a load capacity of up to 7kg. That's enough to do the laundry for 1 or 2 people. If you have a larger household and enough space available, choose a front-loading model. With these models, you can choose more spacious washing machines.
Washing machine depth
Keep a close eye on the depth when you buy a washing machine. The standard depth of a top-loading machine is 60cm. A front-loading model is 5 to 10cm deeper. That's because of the door and other protruding parts at the front and back. As a result, the depth varies between 60 and 70cm. Keep this in mind when you place the washing machine in a niche or cabinet. Don't forget that you need enough room to open the drum door as well. You can find the dimensions including protrusions on the product page of each washing machine.
Shallow washing machine
Do you have a small bathroom or laundry room? A washing machine with a depth of less than 60cm is a good choice. This way, you can be sure the appliance fits and you save space. The only downside is that you can't stack a dryer on top of a shallow washing machine.
Stack washing machine and dryer
Do you want a washing machine and a dryer and is the washing machine deeper than 55cm? You can easily stack the appliances with a stacking kit. This way, you can be sure the dryer stands firmly on your washing machine. Are you looking for a washing machine with a depth of less than 55cm? You can place the dryer next to your washing machine.
Load capacity
The load capacity of your washing machine is important too, just like the dimensions. This determines how much laundry you can do in one go. Do you live by yourself and only wash small loads of laundry? A model with 7kg load capacity is enough. If you do both small and large loads of laundry, you should choose 8kg load capacity. Do you sometimes wash large loads of bedding or pile up your laundry for an entire week? Choose a larger model with 9kg load capacity or more.
