Standard Couch Depth

Below we set out a series of charts and illustrations that show you the proper dimensions of couch depending on how many people you want to accommodate.

Standard couch depth. The disparity in the depth of sofas is due to the different ways in which they are constructed. Of course it varies whether it s kids vs. 35 inches deep by 60 inches wide. Average depth can be 37 inches to 40 inches.

However some sofas measure up to 40 inches deep. 35 inches deep by 84 inches wide. The actual depth of. Meanwhile a shallow seat usually has a depth between 31 and 40 which offers an upright seated position that puts your feet on the floor and supports your back.

The average length of such small sectionals is 78 inches to 88 inches. Standard dimensions all sofas vary in width depending on the design. However be sure to measure your exact sofa so you don t get stuck with one which is too big or too small. 24 inches long by 24 inches wide.

Here are the standard table and couch dimensions. Find the couch best for you. Most likely the sofa you choose will fall between 24 and 30 between 2 and 2 1 2 feet in width. Standard sizes of sofas sofas vary in size from 6 to 8 feet long and 32 to 40 inches deep for a standard size sofa to 4 to 6 feet long and 28 to 30 inches deep for a loveseat.

Seat depth is one of the four factors we use in our comfort rating system abcs comfort metrics the other three are cushion fill arm height and back support. Outside depth for most couches ranges from 31 to 40 inches while inside depth is typically between 21 and 26 inches. Typically a deep seating couch has a depth greater than 40. A seat that is too shallow may be unstable and feel precarious.

A seat depth of 15 to 18 inches is recommended for most adults. It s an important question when buying a couch. This allows someone on the couch to lean back or to lay down comfortably across it. The width of the seat often tapers by 2 to 3 from the front to the rear to allow clearance for legs and clothes in front while allowing elbow room in back.

Standard dimensions of a three seater sectional the total depth of a 3 seater sectional couch is the measure taken from back of the sofa to the front of the chaise cushion sofa would be 68 inches to 72 inches. 35 inches deep by 35 inches wide. A sofa with depths on the lower ends of these scales tends to be traditional with narrow seats that encourage upright posture and two feet firmly on the ground. 48 inches long by 30 inches wide.