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What Crib Size Fits My Nursery?
Enter available nursery width, available nursery length, and crib width to work out crib footprint fit.
Enter your measurements
This page is built for one question: what crib size fits my nursery? Supply available nursery width, available nursery length, and crib width, then use the returned crib footprint fit to screen unsuitable options.
- Available nursery width — Required
- Available nursery length — Required
- Crib width — Required
- Crib length — Required
- User-selected clear buffer around crib — Optional
Crib footprint fit
Enter the measurements above to calculate crib footprint fit.
How the calculation works
V12 calculation: requiredWidth=cribWidth+2×userBuffer; requiredLength=cribLength+2×userBuffer; orientationA=requiredWidth≤availableWidth AND requiredLength≤availableLength; orientationB=requiredWidth≤availableLength AND requiredLength≤availableWidth; fitPass=orientationA OR orientationB. This is the implementation rule for this calculator.
Worked example
Example: Available nursery width = 220 cm; Available nursery length = 250 cm; Crib width = 75 cm; Crib length = 140 cm; User-selected clear buffer around crib = 50 cm. Result: Fits; Orientation B = Does not pass; Orientation A = Pass; Required Length = 240 cm.
Before you decide
Use the finished, usable dimensions after trim, handles, skirting, packaging or other projections where relevant. Check the exact product documentation for ratings, clearances, installation and safety requirements before relying on the result. For what crib size fits my nursery, the limiting result on this page is crib footprint fit.
Manufacturer or safety specification required for the final decision. The CMS formula handles the stated measurement calculation only; installation clearances, ratings, certification and safety instructions must come from the exact product documentation.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Crib Size calculator tell me?
It returns crib footprint fit from the measurements entered on this page. The calculation is specific to crib size, so the result should be compared with the exact product or specification you are considering.
Which measurements should I take for crib size?
Measure available nursery width, available nursery length, crib width, crib length, user-selected clear buffer around crib. Use clear, usable dimensions rather than nominal room or product labels.
Should I round the crib footprint fit?
Keep the calculated value for comparison, then choose a real product that meets or stays within the returned crib footprint fit while allowing for the clearances, tolerances or ratings shown by its manufacturer.