Metric sized internal doors are becoming increasingly popular and are most commonly used in scotland and europe.
Metric door sizes openings.
Getting the rough opening size right the first time will save you from frustration when installing your doors.
Just add 2 to the width of the actual door size.
Below are the most common uk door size dimensions in three measurements.
Door sizes can be confusing due to the fact many doors are still manufactured in imperial sizes.
Take a look at our guide to fire doors to learn more.
Internal and external glass door sizes.
You should add 2 1 2 to the height of the actual door.
Standard door sizes.
External doors usually have a thickness of 44mm.
2040 x 526 626 726 826 926 x 40mm.
This helps drive down the cost of a door as having custom doors made is generally more expensive.
The main difference being an increased door height of 2040mm and door thickness of 40mm.
Although metric sizes are becoming more common there is often a mix of sizes just to keep us on our toes.
Metric standard door sizes.
In australia the most common standard door width is 820mm but there are other sizes that are popularly used.
The standard height is 2040 mm.
The industry hasn t widely decided which measurement is king yet so the metric to imperial door size conversion charts below should help you understand the size of an internal door.
Standard external door sizes.
Standard external door sizes in metric.
1981 x 762 x 35mm often referred to as a 2 6 door is the most common internal door size in england and wales.
Typically fire doors sizes are 27 x78 30 x78 and 22 x78 but may also be available in the smaller size of 24 x78 metric fire doors may also be available with standard sizes ranging from 626mm x 2040mm and 726mm x 2040mm to 626mm x 2040mm and 926mm x 2040mm.
Internal metric sized doors are becoming progressively popular and are most prolifically used across much of scotland and the continent.
Framing rough opening sizes are really quite simple.
Glass doors are available in many different sizes.
You may also hear this door size being referred to as a 2 9.
Standard uk door sizes.
Standard metric door sizing.
Interior and exterior glass doors are becoming more popular in the modern decor in australia.
People opt for this type of doors to add a shine in their homes.
The standard width are 520 620 720 770 820 or 870 mm.
These are as follows.
1981 x 838 x 35mm in most circumstances provides the required opening width for wheelchair access under the part m mobility requirements.
This will give you room to space the door frame off of the sub floor.
If in doubt give us a call on 01752 422 501.
Sometimes odd size doors can be present in period properties the main difference being a door height increase of 2040mm and door thickness of 40mm.
