Most entry doors are the same industry wise standard size while different sizes can be special ordered.
Standard door size for door locks.
If one wants to replace their locks on doors that have smaller diameter holes there are 2 options.
The bolt prohibits the door from opening and is heavy and less likely to be picked or broken from the outside.
See this illustration and table for reference.
The standard door thickness is 1 inches.
Standard exterior doors the standard size for an exterior door is 80 inches 6 feet 8 inches by 36 inches 3 feet.
Usually the backset measures 2 3 8 inches or 2 3 4 inches.
Many older doors had bores that were been smaller.
General requirements for access recommends that the height of the handle should fall within 900mm and 1100mm above the floor.
Stock exterior doors are also commonly available in 30 inch and 32 inch widths.
This is the minimum width required for a passage door.
The dimensions of faceplate latches are 2 inches for height 1 inch for width and inch diameter at the corners.
Before purchasing a lock measure your door s backset cross bore and thickness to ensure you find the right fit.
The thumb turn slides the bolt through a strike plate installed inside the door trim.
In most cases the door set which is inside of the door and controls the door latch.
This is around waist height for the average adult.
You may also find a few narrower doors in stock including 30 inches 28 inches and 24 inches.
Is now very common for newer homes and stock exterior doors are also commonly available in 30 and 32 inch widths.
Regardless of the size of the door the australian standard as 1428 1 design for access and mobility part 1.
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.
The standard size for an exterior door is 80 inches by 36 inches which is 6 ft 8 inches by 3 ft.
The standard bore is 2 1 8.
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.
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.
Some door manufacturers sell doors in 7ft 8ft heights and door widths from 24 inches to 42 inches.
Standard door handle height.
The required dimensions to fit a pre hung door including frame and slab jamb size.