Estimate the internal storage volume of your refrigerator in cubic feet.
Your Refrigerator's Internal Volume is:
Cubic Feet
Understanding Refrigerator Cubic Feet
The "cubic feet" measurement of a refrigerator typically refers to its internal storage capacity. This volume dictates how much food and beverages you can realistically store inside. While external dimensions determine where a refrigerator will fit in your kitchen, internal dimensions are key to its functionality and suitability for your household's needs.
How is Cubic Feet Calculated?
The calculation for cubic feet is a straightforward geometric formula, representing the volume of a rectangular prism (which closely approximates the main compartment of most refrigerators):
Volume = Height × Width × Depth
In this calculator, we use inches for the input dimensions and then convert the result to cubic feet. The conversion factor is:
Capacity Planning: Helps you choose a refrigerator size that matches your grocery shopping habits and household size. A family of four will likely need a larger capacity than a single person.
Efficient Storage: Understanding the volume allows you to better organize your food, reducing waste and making items easier to find.
Comparison: Enables accurate comparison between different refrigerator models, moving beyond marketing terms to the actual usable space.
Understanding Specs: Many refrigerator specifications list both external and internal (capacity) dimensions. This calculator helps you work with the internal measurements.
Tips for Measuring:
Internal Measurements: Ensure you are measuring the clear, usable interior space. This means measuring from the inside walls, not including the doors, handles, or external casing.
Consider Shelving: While the basic calculation gives total volume, remember that adjustable shelves and drawers might affect how you can best utilize the space.
Common Sizes: Standard refrigerator capacities range from around 10-15 cubic feet for compact models to 25-30+ cubic feet for large French door or side-by-side units.
function calculateCubicFeet() {
var height = parseFloat(document.getElementById("internalHeight").value);
var width = parseFloat(document.getElementById("internalWidth").value);
var depth = parseFloat(document.getElementById("internalDepth").value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
var resultValueSpan = document.getElementById("result-value");
// Clear previous results and styling
resultDiv.style.display = "none";
resultValueSpan.textContent = "";
resultValueSpan.style.color = "#28a745"; // Reset to success green
// Input validation
if (isNaN(height) || isNaN(width) || isNaN(depth) || height <= 0 || width <= 0 || depth <= 0) {
resultValueSpan.textContent = "Invalid Input";
resultValueSpan.style.color = "#dc3545"; // Red for error
resultDiv.style.display = "block";
return;
}
var cubicInches = height * width * depth;
var cubicFeet = cubicInches / 1728; // 1 cubic foot = 1728 cubic inches
// Format to a reasonable number of decimal places, e.g., 2
var formattedCubicFeet = cubicFeet.toFixed(2);
resultValueSpan.textContent = formattedCubicFeet;
resultDiv.style.display = "block";
}