Australian laundry size guide

Laundry cabinets around a front-loader

Planning cabinetry around a front-loading washing machine starts with the exact appliance model. Nominal dimensions help with early layout work, but installation instructions determine the space and clearances required.

Typical front-loader dimensions

A common Australian domestic front-loader is about 850mm high and 600mm wide. These are typical dimensions, not a guaranteed fit. Check the washer’s specification for its full width, height and depth, including any required installation clearances.

Allow for access and connections

Plan for the washer door to open fully and for access to hoses, drainage and power as required by the appliance instructions. Check whether the door, nearby cabinetry or drawers could obstruct one another.

Fit the cabinet layout to the machine

Use the selected appliance measurements when planning adjacent cabinets, a benchtop or overhead storage. Confirm the final arrangement on site with your installer.

Preview a laundry layout

Try a laundry arrangement in 3D, then check the washer’s installation information and confirm clearances on site with your installer.

Try it in 3D

Frequently asked questions

How wide is a typical front-loader?
A common Australian front-loader is about 600mm wide. Check the exact model and its installation requirements before sizing the opening.
How tall is a typical front-loader?
A common Australian front-loader is about 850mm high. Allow for the actual model and any installation clearance it specifies.
Can I put a front-loader under a benchtop?
That depends on the appliance height, the finished benchtop height and the clearances required by the manufacturer. Confirm on site with your installer.
Is 600mm enough space for every washing machine?
No single nominal width guarantees a fit. Check your exact washer’s full dimensions and installation guide, then confirm on site with your installer.

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