Sofa dimensions: what sofas really measure
Typical width, depth, seat depth and seat height of sofas, loveseats and sectionals sold online. Free data from every design we list, ready to cite.
Data checked
- Models
- 459
- Brands
- 13
- Typical price (median)
- $2,129
- Prices checked
- November 9, 2026
All models
The typical model, and the range that holds 8 in 10 models (the cheapest and smallest tenth and the dearest and largest tenth are left out of the range). A stated range counts at its low end.
| Measure | Models with data | Typical (median) | Most models (8 in 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | 459 | $2,129 | $1,399 to $4,404 |
| Width | 450 | 84.8 in | 61 in to 115 in |
| Depth | 451 | 39.5 in | 36 in to 71.1 in |
| Seat depth | 287 | 23.6 in | 21.5 in to 27 in |
| Seat height | 353 | 18.5 in | 17 in to 21 in |
By type
Medians per group. A group with fewer than 3 models with data shows "Too few to say".
| Type | Models | Lowest price (median) | Width (median) | Depth (median) | Seat depth (median) | Seat height (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofa | 221 | $1,849 | 82.7 in | 38 in | 23.6 in | 18.9 in |
| Loveseat | 50 | $1,699 | 64.5 in | 38.8 in | 23 in | 19.5 in |
| Sectional | 88 | $2,934 | 108.2 in | 67.7 in | 23.6 in | 18 in |
| Sleeper sofa | 40 | $2,399 | 82 in | 39.5 in | 22.8 in | 19 in |
| Modular | 60 | $2,583 | 99.9 in | 44.9 in | 26 in | 18 in |
By delivery
Medians per group. A group with fewer than 3 models with data shows "Too few to say".
| Delivery | Models | Lowest price (median) | Width (median) | Depth (median) | Seat depth (median) | Seat height (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxed parcel | 69 | $2,375 | 90 in | 42.1 in | 25 in | 18.5 in |
| White glove | 23 | $7,025 | 79 in | 39 in | 23 in | 18 in |
| Parcel or white glove | 172 | $1,854 | 83.3 in | 39.2 in | 24 in | 17.9 in |
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<a href="https://sofasizes.com/data/">Sofa dimensions: what sofas really measure</a> (Sofa Sizes, 2026-11)How these numbers are made
Prices are the lowest price we found for each model in a store with an affiliate program, checked up to November 9, 2026. Specs come from the maker's or the store's own page; each model page links to it with the date we read it. Where a maker states a range (such as 6 to 8), the low end counts. A median is the middle model: half cost or measure less, half more. "Most models" runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile, so one unusual model cannot stretch it. The data covers 459 sofas from 13 brands that have a page on Sofa Sizes; models we could not source well enough are left out.
What stands out
Most "standard sofa size" articles give a single rule of thumb. The tables above show the real spread: widths of plain sofas and of sectionals each run across a range of well over two feet, so measuring your room and your doorways beats any rule. The guide on how to measure for a sofa shows where to put the tape.
Seat depth is the number that decides how a sofa feels, and it is the one makers state least often. Look at the "models with data" column: a large share of sofas sold online do not list it at all. When a listing leaves it out, ask the maker before you buy. Seat depth explained covers what each depth suits.
Sectionals are far deeper than sofas, because the chaise or corner piece sets the depth. Compare the depth column against your room before you compare prices.
Sofas that ship as boxed parcels are not smaller than white-glove sofas; they are split into pieces that fit through a door. If your stairs or hallway are tight, the delivery table is a good place to start, and the apartment sofa sizes guide lists what fits a small room.
Who this is for
Writers, interior designers, movers and renters are welcome to quote these figures. Name Sofa Sizes and link to this page, so readers can see the date and the sources.