Sofas usually meet some standard widths and lengths. For example, the standard length of a three-person sofa is 72 inches. However, the sofa does not meet a specific standard depth. The depth of the sofa varies by manufacturer and brand, not by the length or height of the sofa.
Average sofa depth
The average depth of the sofa ranges from 31 to 36 inches; however, some sofas can reach a depth of 40 inches. The difference in the depth of the sofa is due to the way the sofa is constructed. On some sofas, the backrest is tilted back at an angle. Others have straight backrests, while others have wider cushions, which increases the depth of the sofa.
Large sofa depth
Due to the size of the rear seat cushions, many large sofas that can accommodate three people have a depth of at least 33 inches. However, a longer sofa does not always mean that the sofa is deeper. Due to its design and cushioning, double seats are usually up to 40 inches deep. When purchasing a suitable sofa, be sure to consider all sizes before purchasing. How to install the sofa in the living room is not the only or most important thing.
Single sofa and Lover sofa
There is no difference in the depth measurement between a single sofa and a lover sofa, just because they are different in size. The average depth of single and double sofas is 36 inches, as low as 31 inches or as high as 40 inches. Sofa sets usually have sofas of the same depth, although one can accommodate three people and the other can only accommodate two people. Lounge chairs are usually deeper than large sofas, and additional space is required behind them to tilt the sofa. Today, due to the design of the reclining mechanism, this depth can be as low as 2 inches.
Depth and comfort
The depth of a sofa is usually equal to comfort, because a deeper sofa may have thicker, more comfortable cushions. Although the depth is usually reminiscent of the thickness of the cushion, this is not the best way to understand comfort. Some manufacturers list mat thickness or foam density and their depth measurements. This cushion measurement is much better at determining the comfort of the sofa.
