46 X 80 Closet Doors (2024)

FAQs

What is the best size for a closet door? ›

For example, the bottom of your closet door should be positioned to effortlessly pass over carpeting or rugs. Bifold closet doors typically fit an 80.5” or 96” tall opening. Typical widths can range from 24” to 72”. For spans up to 36”, your closet doors will have two panels or one door opening from the right or left.

The rough opening width should equal two times the door width plus 1” (25.4mm). For example, a 30” (76.2 cm) door multiplied by two equals 60” (152.4 cm) plus 1” equals 61” (154.94 cm) rough opening width.

Any trimming of your Bi-fold doors will invalidate the warranty. Bi-fold interior doors must be purchased in the correct size for your opening so that trimming is not necessary.

Standard Overlap

A common recommendation is to have a 1-inch (2.5 cm) overlap between the two sliding doors when they are closed.

The standard size of walk-in closets starts at about 6 x 10 feet or 7 x 10 feet for two people. In general, 100 total square feet is ideal for adequate storage and easy navigation.

Sliding doors are great for smaller rooms where there is less space to accommodate doors that open out and away from the closet. They're also easy to install. Some sliding doors feature floor-to-ceiling mirrors. You can paint sliding door or customize them in other ways.

For a Single door, the rough opening should be 2-1/2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the nominal dimensions of the door slab you measured earlier. Example: If you have a 36 x 80 door, your rough opening should be 38-1/2" wide x 82" tall.

Consider mixing up your door types with solid core doors installed where sound may be an issue, such as bedrooms, bathrooms, or home office, and hollow core doors installed at closets and pantry doors, which require little insulation or soundproofing.

Standard Rough Opening Sizes

Rough door opening sizes are standard among builders. The way this is determined is, take the desired pre-hung door size (door size not including the frame) and simply add 2" to the width and roughly 2.5" to the height.

The actual dimension of bifold doors is always ½'' smaller in width than the stated size to accommodate the necessary clearance for proper operation of doors. Bifold doors must be 1-1/2'' shorter in height than the finished opening.

What is the standard bifold closet door width? ›

Common bifold door widths range from 18" to 36", with standard heights of 80" and 96". 4DR door sizes are wider - 48", 60", and 72" - suitable for larger openings like walk-in closets. A detailed size chart can guide your purchase, but remember that dimensions might vary slightly across manufacturers.

Double units should have at least 1/4” gap between both side jambs and no gap between the doors that meet in the middle.

Closet Door

Closet doors come in various sizes, but the most common size is 30 inches by 80 inches. Other popular sizes include 28 inches by 80 inches and 32 inches by 80 inches.

Closet Doors

For small spaces such as closets, having them open outwards allows for more space inside the closet without having a door in the way of seeing what's inside.

A 6-foot-wide closet opening is the most common, but you can install closet doors in an opening of just about any width. Sets of bifolds are available in a variety of widths (in multiples of 2 inches) and bypass doors can be cut to any width desired. The standard height is 80 inches (the same as for an entry door).

The hinged swing door is the most common type of door used for closets. Its popularity stems from its simple design, easy installation, and affordability. These doors are attached to the door frame by two or three hinges and swing open much like the main doors of your home.

Standard walk-in closet width: 4-5 feet for single, 6-8 feet for double-sided. Minimum walk-in closet size: 5 x 5 feet (just enough room to turn around).

For a standard swing door that opens outward, a minimum width of around 22 to 24 inches (56 to 61 cm) is typically recommended for easy access. This width allows enough space for a person to enter the wardrobe comfortably and reach items inside.