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🧊 How to Find the Cubic Feet (CF) of a Kenmore Refrigerator: The Ultimate Guide

Updated: 5 days ago

Are you thinking of purchasing a new #refrigerator, or simply trying to figure out the actual storage capacity of your current #Kenmore fridge? Understanding the #Cubic_Feet (CF) of your refrigerator is crucial for determining if it meets your family's needs, and it is a key factor when comparing different models. In this comprehensive guide, we will reveal the most accurate methods and professional secrets to find this information with ease and confidence.


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Kenmore Refrigerators: Combining efficiency with sleek design.

🔑 Why is Refrigerator Capacity (CF) Important?

The #internal_capacity, or Net Storage Volume, is a key performance indicator in the world of home appliances. It directly impacts:

  • Efficiency and Consumption: A refrigerator with the right capacity operates more efficiently.

  • Organization and Storage: Knowing the volume ensures you have adequate space for organizing food and beverages.

  • Design and Planning: You need the exact size for optimal kitchen space planning.

🛠️ Professional Methods for Finding Your Kenmore Refrigerator’s Capacity

There are three accredited methods for finding the cubic footage #measurement of a Kenmore refrigerator—the methods relied upon by specialized experts and #technicians:


1. 🔍 Check the Rating Plate (The Fastest and Most Reliable Method)

Close-up of the refrigerator data plate, highlighting the "Cubic Feet" or "Total Volume" capacity field.
The Official Method: The Rating Plate is your primary reference for the exact Net Capacity officially certified by Kenmore

This is the first and most essential step we always recommend. All major appliances, especially high-quality Kenmore refrigerators, feature a #manufacturer specification data plate:

  • Plate Location: Look for it typically inside the refrigeration compartment, on the inner side wall, on the upper interior section, or sometimes behind the lower front kick plate.

  • What to Look For: Search for the phrases "Total Volume," "Storage Capacity," or simply "Cu. Ft." or "CF." The number listed next to this phrase is the net capacity of your fridge.

  • Model Number: Be sure to note down the #Model_Number and the Serial Number found on the plate, as you will need them for the next method.

2. 🌐 Use the Model Number Online (Online Model Lookup)

If the data plate is missing or damaged, the Model Number is the golden key to accessing the full technical specifications:

  • Searching Kenmore/Sears Websites: Visit the official website for Kenmore or Sears and enter the Model Number in the search bar for parts or manuals. The Spec Sheet will appear, which contains the Total Capacity and often the Freezer Capacity separately.

  • Manuals and Documents: Look for your refrigerator's #Owner's_Manual. The first pages typically contain a table showing the External and Internal #Dimensions and Volume.

Screenshot of an online search page with an input field for "Model Number" to find refrigerator specifications

Use your Kenmore refrigerator's Model Number online to instantly access owner's manuals and precise appliance capacity.

3. 📏 Physical Measurement (For Maximum Precision Seekers)

Tape measure inside a refrigerator compartment measuring the internal width in inches to calculate gross capacity.
For Precise Verification: Use a tape measure to measure the internal dimensions (L x W x H) in inches, then divide by 1728 to get the approximate volume in cubic feet.

This method is used to confirm measurements or to determine the usable, available volume after removing shelves and drawers. It is a simple calculation based on the principle of finding the volume of a rectangular prism:

💡 The Geometric Formula:

$$CF = \frac{L \times W \times H}{1728}$$

Where:

  • $L$ is the internal Length in inches.

  • $W$ is the internal Width in inches.

  • $H$ is the internal Height in inches.

  • 1728 is the conversion constant (12 cubed inches = 1 cubic foot).

Measurement Steps (Using a Tape Measure):

  1. Measure the Refrigerator: Measure the internal length, width, and height of the main refrigeration compartment in inches.

  2. Measure the Freezer: Repeat the same steps for the freezing compartment (Freezer).

  3. Final Calculation: Add the calculated cubic volume of the refrigerator compartment to the volume of the freezer compartment to get the approximate Total Capacity in cubic feet.

Expert Note: Physical measurement gives you the gross raw volume. The capacity listed on the manufacturer's plate is the Net Capacity, which excludes the space occupied by drawers and internal mechanisms, making it the official figure to rely on.


 
 
 

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