Archinet UK
Doors Resource: Door Sizes
We explain here the standard door sizes in the
UK. These are governed both by Building Regulations and by industry practice.
DOOR SIZES: BUILDING REGULATIONS
Part
M of the UK building regulations covers 'Access and Facilities for Disabled
Use'. It requires that in all new homes and other residential buildings there
should be a minimum clear width and a maximum threshold height for the principal
entrance of the dwelling; this is usually considered to be the front door. This
is to provide easy access for those in wheelchairs.
The required clear
opening width is at least 775mm. This is measured between the door stile and the
face of the door when it is opened at 90 degrees, as shown in the diagram above.
This minimum requirement corresponds to a door 33 inches (919mm) wide, which
would typically be 6ft 6 inches high.
DOOR SIZES: INDUSTRY PRACTICE
Entry Door Sizes
The usual range of sizes for entry doors is: 6'6" x 2'6" (1981mm x 762mm), 6'8" x 2'8" (2032mm x 813mm), and 6'6" x 2'9" (1981mm x 838mm). Metric sizes are also available, namely 2000mm x 807mm and 2040mm x 826mm.
Paired entry doors
are commonly available in a size, for the complete pair, of 6'6" x 3'10" (2000mm
x 1106mm).
Internal Door Sizes
The usual range of
sizes for internal doors is: 6'6" x 2'3" (1981mm x 686mm), 6'6" x 2'6" (1981mm x
762mm), and 6'6" x 2'9" (1981mm x 838mm).
Kitchen Cupboard Door Sizes
The standard widths for kitchen cupboard doors are 300mm, 400mm, 500mm, 600mm, 800mm, and 1000mm. Wall unit doors are usually 600mm or 720mm high. Base units are usually 880mm high.
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