So the best standard exterior door sizes are in width from 36 inches to 42 inches and for double doors they are from 72 inches to 84 inches.
Standard entry door frame size.
While a door width of 36 inches is oversized for an interior door it s the standard size for front doors.
The rough opening should be at least inch wider and inch taller than the door frame.
The most basic starting point is the door size that a frame is being built to fit.
Is now very common for newer homes and stock exterior doors are also commonly available in 30 and 32 inch widths.
A 3 0 x 7 0 door frame with a 12 sidelite would have a rough opening of 52 x 85.
If you re going to frame a rough opening for a door then you ll need to know the unit size.
So in the case of a 2040 x 920mm door the standard reveal size would be 2055 x 924mm.
Now all you need to know is how to properly frame your door rough opening.
30 and 32 inches also available.
The frame extends beyond the panel and is installed into the rough opening.
96 inches or 8 ft.
The height is 80 which is considered 6 8 or 6 8 add 2 1 2 to the actual door height and frame it 82 1 2 high.
If your door opening is an unusual size simply take your measurements to a home depot store near you and an associate will help you choose the right door for your home.
Generally this will be a 2040 by 920 or 820mm door.
The standard height remains the same however.
80 inches 6 feet 8 inches thickness.
Standard entry door measurements.
Standard door frame size the average measurement of 36 by 80 inches refers to the door panel itself not including the frame.
Standard exterior doors most building districts adhere to the international residential code which requires the main entry door of a house to be at least 36 inches wide and 80 inches high.
Standard door rough openings.
Entry doors are usually 36 inches wide.
For standard wood framed construction the rough openings for doors and windows is typically the actual unit size plus 2 1 2 inches in height and width.
The standard size for an exterior door is 80 inches by 36 inches which is 6 ft 8 inches by 3 ft.
The door frame manufacturer will then add their standard clearances to these dimensions to give what is called the reveal size.
The height of these entryways are typically 80 inches but can be as much as 84 inches to even 96 inches.