Integrated wine fridge sizes: 60 cm, 500 mm and tall

Appliance size vs niche size

The appliance size is the cooler itself. The niche size is the space it needs in the kitchen unit, which is slightly larger to allow for fitting, door movement and ventilation. Makers give niche height, width and depth in the installation instructions, and that is the figure to compare with your kitchen.

Kitchen planners usually work in millimetres. A 600 mm housing and a 60 cm niche are the same thing; a 500 mm gap is 50 cm. If a listing gives inches, it is probably a US model built for different cabinet sizes, so check carefully.

Under-counter integrated sizes

Under-counter integrated coolers sit below the worktop, like an integrated dishwasher. The table shows typical niche sizes; check the exact figures for any model.

Tall integrated sizes

Tall integrated wine coolers fit inside a tall housing unit, like an integrated fridge column. Common niche heights follow standard tall housing sizes, with widths around 56 to 60 cm. Taller niches hold far more bottles, and many tall models are dual or multi-zone.

Some kitchens put a tall wine cooler beside a matching integrated fridge and freezer to form a bank of appliances. If you are planning that, choose all three early so the housing heights line up. See fridge freezer with wine cooler vs a separate wine fridge.

How to measure your space

Measure carefully, and measure more than once. Kitchens are rarely perfectly square, and a few millimetres can decide whether a cooler slides in.

1. 1

   Measure the gap width at the top, middle and bottom.

2. 2

   Measure the height from floor to the underside of the worktop at the front and back.

3. 3

   Measure depth from the front of the carcass to the wall, allowing for pipes and sockets.

4. 4

   Note the plinth height and whether the floor will be raised by new flooring.

5. 5

   Compare with the maker's niche dimensions, not the appliance dimensions.

Note:If the housing needs altering or a new socket is needed, use a kitchen fitter and a qualified electrician.

Venting and door fixing

Integrated coolers still need to lose heat. Under-counter models usually vent at the plinth; tall models may need gaps at the back or top of the housing. The maker shows these in the instructions and they affect the niche size. Fitting a cooler into a niche that is too tight, or skipping the vent openings, is one of the most common causes of a cooler that runs constantly or will not reach its setting.

The door fixing also matters. Panel-ready models take a kitchen door fixed to their own door; others use sliding or fixed hinge brackets. See how to fit a door panel and wine fridge ventilation.

Bottle capacity by size

As a rough guide, a 60 cm under-counter cooler holds around 40 to 50 standard bottles, a 30 cm model around 20 and a 15 cm model a handful. Tall integrated models range much higher. Wider bottle shapes reduce these numbers; see how many bottles a wine fridge holds.

If you are choosing between integrated and front-vented built-in models, our under-counter guide compares 60 cm models and our slim guide covers 30 and 40 cm widths.

Compare 60 cm under-counter coolers →

Frequently asked questions

What size is a standard integrated wine fridge? Most under-counter models fit a niche about 60 cm wide and around 82 to 88 cm high.

Can I fit a 60 cm wine cooler in a 500 mm gap? No. Look for models made for 45 to 50 cm niches instead.

Are tall integrated wine fridges the same size as integrated fridges? Often they match standard tall housing sizes, but check niche heights.

Should I measure the gap or the old appliance? Measure the gap. The old appliance may have been smaller than the niche.