1 measure from the center of the door knob hole to the edge of the doorway to find the size of the door set.
Standard door size for door locks.
Usually the backset measures 2 3 8 inches or 2 3 4 inches.
In most cases the door set which is inside of the door and controls the door latch.
The standard size for an exterior door is 80 inches by 36 inches which is 6 ft 8 inches by 3 ft.
Some door manufacturers sell doors in 7ft 8ft heights and door widths from 24 inches to 42 inches.
Before purchasing a lock measure your door s backset cross bore and thickness to ensure you find the right fit.
Regardless of the size of the door the australian standard as 1428 1 design for access and mobility part 1.
See this illustration and table for reference.
The standard bore is 2 1 8.
If one wants to replace their locks on doors that have smaller diameter holes there are 2 options.
Is now very common for newer homes and stock exterior doors are also commonly available in 30 and 32 inch widths.
The standard door thickness is 1 inches.
Most of the current locks require the standard 2 1 8 bore.
If this door is for a shop a router jig is used to prepare it for the faceplate latches.
Many older doors had bores that were been smaller.
You may also find a few narrower doors in stock including 30 inches 28 inches and 24 inches.
Standard exterior doors the standard size for an exterior door is 80 inches 6 feet 8 inches by 36 inches 3 feet.
Most entry doors are the same industry wise standard size while different sizes can be special ordered.
The dimensions of faceplate latches are 2 inches for height 1 inch for width and inch diameter at the corners.
96 inches or 8 ft.
Most deadbolt assemblies are a standard size but you ll need to read the instructions or measure the assembly to choose the correct hole saw bit.
Standard interior door width is 32 inches.
The bolt prohibits the door from opening and is heavy and less likely to be picked or broken from the outside.
The thumb turn slides the bolt through a strike plate installed inside the door trim.
General requirements for access recommends that the height of the handle should fall within 900mm and 1100mm above the floor.
Should be the dept of the frame not the width covering the sheeting or siding and wall stud.
The distance between the edge of the door and the center of the lock hole.
Stock exterior doors are also commonly available in 30 inch and 32 inch widths.
This is the minimum width required for a passage door.