Hinge Spacing On Interior Doors

On 3 1 2 hinge preparation for 1 3 8 doors the standard for 6 8 non fire rated frames is two 2 hinges.

Hinge spacing on interior doors.

Light hollow core doors that are 6 8 only require 2 hinges with a cheap pin. Measure 10 inches from the bottom of the door and make a mark with the pencil. How to determine hinge spacing on a door. Doors over 90 inches but not over 120 inches 4 hinges are recommended.

Make another mark on the door through the center screw hole of the hinge and trace the outline of. The top hinge is a little closer to the top usually about 7 as it is always in tension with the forces applied. Referring to door height. As a general rule you will want to use 1 hinge per every 30 inches of door or fraction thereof.

Doors up to 60 inches need 2 hinges. However manufacturers do periodically revise their hinge and strike spacing therefore the sdi strongly recommends that individual manufacturers be contacted to verify dimensions. All 4 1 2 and 5 butt hinge spacing. Third hinge centered between top and bottom hinges.

Opening heights 3 0 through 4 11 15 16 one pair butt hinges from under head cl 9 3 4 top of door 9 5 8 from bottom of frame cl 10 3 8 bottom of door 9 5 8 2. Bottom hinge 10 254mm from bottom edge of barrel to finished floor. Lay the hinge on the edge of the door with the bottom of the hinge on your mark. Location of hinges on doors us standards procedure top hinge 5 127mm from frame rabbet to top of barrel.

Hinges are generally spaced out equally to also keep the door straight.