You can find out the capacity of your existing fridge freezer (typically measured in litres) by measuring the interior height, width, and depth in centimetres, and then multiplying them together. This will provide you with the capacity in terms of cubic centimetres. Then simply divide by 1,000 to determine the volume in litres.
The ratio is slightly different. This represents the proportion of your fridge freezer with the first figure normally representing the fridge component, and the second figure representing the freezer component. For example, a fridge freezer with the ratio of 70/30 indicates that 70% of the total capacity is made up of the refrigerator, and 30% by the freezer.
The fastest and easiest way to determine the ratio is often by eye. For example, it’s normally fairly easy to see if the unit has two doors of approximately the same size. If it does, it’s most likely a 50/50 fridge freezer.
Your instruction booklet will also normally provide capacity and/or sometimes ratio within the specification section. If you no longer have the instruction booklet, you can usually find a digitised version by searching for the specific model online.
If you’re buying a new fridge freezer, it’s important to consider the ratio and capacity you want, as it’s a good time to evaluate if a change is needed.
For more information on fridge freezer sizes, read our full measurement guide here.
