In this example the opening width is 32 4.
Rules for barn door measurements.
Generally most standard barn doors are approximately 36 x 84 or 42 x 80 with enough extra lip to overlap most standard door frames 36 x 80 by an inch or so.
How to measure for a barn door in three steps.
Overall length the distance from one end of the pull to the other end.
If the doorway has moldings measure from outside edge to outside edge to determine the proper door width add about 4 to 6 inches to your measurement.
How to measure for a barn door barn door opening measurements.
Barn door measuring guide for door openings with casing molding.
You may also find a few narrower doors in stock including 30 inches 28 inches and 24 inches.
Standard interior door width is 32 inches.
Measure from inside to inside of the opening.
This measurement is always greater than the center to center measurement.
The height is a bit trickier based on the casing and header.
If your doorway does have a trim measure the width of the door frame from one edge of the trim to the other.
If a door has a closer then the sweep period of the closer shall be adjusted so that from an open position of 70 degrees the door will take at least 3 seconds to move to a point 3 in 75 mm from the latch measured to the leading edge of the door.
Add 1 to 2 per door for overlap depending on privacy needs.
Total door width will be 36.
Since the door sits off the wall in order to slide it must be wider that the opening to fully hide the opening.
Measure across for the width and from the top of the casing molding to the floor for height.
While the style of barn door you choose will come down to your personal preference you.
30 opening 34 wide door.
4 13 11 door opening force.
Using a tape measure begin at the left edge of the opening and measure straight across to the right edge.
Projection measures how far the pull or knob sticks out from the surface of the cabinet door or drawer after it is installed.
If your doorway doesn t have a trim measure the width of the inside of the door frame from left to right.
Add 4 to the measurement and you have your recommended door width.
Your next step is to calculate the width of the door s opening starting from inside the door jamb on.
However there are a few general rules we most commonly use.
Add 2 4 to this measurement so your barn door completely covers the entryway without drafts or slight openings.
This is the minimum width required for a passage door.
Most barn door sizes fall anywhere between 36 wide on the shorter side by 96 tall on the longer side.