How Wide Is a Pivot Door

What is a standard pivot door height? Standard pivot doors in the United States are 80″ tall (6′ 8″) and between 30″ and 36″ wide. The most common width is 36″, but may be as narrow as 30″ depending on the width of the door opening.

How much clearance does a pivot door need?

The pivot can be positioned anywhere from 58mm from the edge through to the centre of the door, allowing the door to open around a central point.

How thick is a pivot door?

Exterior doors are 2 1/4″ thick, with double steel-reinforced core.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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