What Are The Standard Closet Door Sizes?

When it comes to closet door sizes, you can’t just rely on the same measurements as every other doorway in the house. What you need for your closet door is unique to its opening, function and the type that you want. Here, we’ll break down everything you need to know about standard closet door sizes so you can find the best fit.

Standard Closet Door Size

When it comes to closet doors, you aren’t working with the same measurements as, for example, an interior doorway as an entry and exit point. These have their own unique dimensions. That said, not every one is the same size as the last. Still, it can be incredibly helpful to know what the general or standard size of a door should be. The average measurement is 30 inches wide and 80 inches tall.

The size of your closet opening can vary depending on the architecture of the room and the type of opening you have. For instance, a simple door that swings open or out of a room will likely take up less space than a set of sliding panels would. By considering the space you have and the type you want, you can start to plan out your design a little more clearly.

Sliding Closet Door Sizes

If you want a wider door frame or easier access to your closet, you can opt for a slider. Instead of swinging open on a hinge, these types of closet doors slide along a track to open.

Of course, this means you’ll have to account for a different set of measurements than if you had a narrower panel.

Standard Sliding Door Measurements

Door Type	Total Opening Size	Individual Panel Width
2-panel	48″	24″ each
2-panel	60″	30″ each
2-panel	72″	36″ each
3-panel	108″	36″ each

The standard widths interior sliding doors typically come in are 24 inches, 28 inches, 30 inches, 32 inches, or 36 inches. Read more about different types of sliding doors here.

* For the chart above, the total opening size is the entire horizontal span or width of the doorway that the sliding panels will cover for the doorway when closed.

When it comes to the standard sliding door size, there’s a bit of variation. The standard height, though, is always about 80 inches, with 86-inch and 96-inch sizes available. The variation comes when discussing the width of your panels.

Bifold Closet Doors Size

Bifold doors are made up of panels. These panels are on tracks and hinges to slide open while folding in on themselves, much like an accordion. Because of this design, when you are considering bifold panels, you should think about whether you have the space for how far they’ll jut out when they’re open.

Standard BiFold Door Panel Size

Total Opening/Door Size	Individual Panel Width
24″ (61 cm)	Approx. 12″ (30.5 cm) each
36″ (91 cm)	Approx. 18″ (45.7 cm) each
48″(122 cm)	Approx. 24″ (61 cm) each
60″ (152 cm)	Approx. 30″ (76.2 cm) each
72″ (183 cm)	Approx. 36″ (91.4 cm) each

There are several different sizes for bifold doors. This includes not only the standard width of the opening itself but the number and size of each panel as well. The narrower options are two-panel designs that open to one side rather than in the center. The standard measurements for a pair of panels depend on the width of the panel.

Pairs of panels in 12-inch, 15-inch, 16-inch, 18-inch, 24-inch, and 30-inch sets are popular choices with a height of 80″. The other option you have is a four-panel bifold design. Each opening section would comprise two panels that push to one side. Pushing both panels open in opposite directions gives you wider access to the interior.

When using a four-panel design, the panel widths are typically 12 inches, 15 inches, or 18 inches.

Linen Closet Door Size

Measurement	Dimension
Width	Commonly 24″, can also be 28, 30, or 32″ due to space/layout.
Height	Typically 80″ (6 feet 8 inches).

Aside from closets in bedrooms, there are other specific designs in the house. For example, your linen closet in your hallways usually isn’t as large as in the bedroom. So, what measurements should you expect for this?

Like many of the other types we’ve looked at, the openings have varying widths. The narrowest that the standard size falls into is a width of 28 inches. From there, the width increases every two inches up to a width of 36 inches. The width of your linen interior can never be smaller than its opening width.

How to Measure Closet Door Size

There are two main measurements that you’ll need to measure the doors: height and width. So, when measuring the size of the opening, you must ensure you have both measurements.

As for taking the height, it’s best to measure the height of both the left and right sides of your door with your tape measure. Also, consider the type of flooring you have in the room. Large carpets may get in the way of the unit closing properly. In this case, you may want to reduce the size slightly.

If you have an especially wide opening – like for a slider – it’s a good idea to measure the height in the center of the frame as well. By measuring from the center and the sides, you can adjust for any construction inconsistencies and ensure that the product you buy operates smoothly.

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