Standard door sizes
80 × 36 in203 × 91 cm
A standard U.S. interior door is 80 in tall (6 ft 8 in) and 30 or 32 in wide. A standard front door is 36 × 80 in (91 × 203 cm).
Measurements
| Door | Width | Height | Rough opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior (closet) | 24 in | 80 in | 26 × 82 1/2 in |
| Interior (bedroom) | 30 in | 80 in | 32 × 82 1/2 in |
| Interior (accessible) | 36 in | 80 in | 38 × 82 1/2 in |
| Exterior (front) | 36 in | 80 in | 38 × 82 1/2 in |
| Double / French | 60–72 in | 80 in | 62–74 × 82 1/2 in |
Rough opening for a prehung door is usually door width + 2 in and door height + 2 1/2 in. Always confirm with the door manufacturer.
What to know
The 2010 ADA Standards require at least 32 in of clear width with the door open 90°, which usually means a 36 in door.
Questions people ask
How tall is a standard door?
80 in (6 ft 8 in, 203 cm). Newer homes sometimes use 96 in (8 ft) doors with 9 or 10 ft ceilings.
Related sizes
Sources and method
- 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, 404.2.3 Clear Width
Imperial and metric values are converted with 1 in = 25.4 mm exactly and rounded only for display. Found a mistake? Report it and we will correct the page.