This article will list the Unit Dimensions and Rough Openings for common unit sizes. Sometimes other dimensions are needed for the order process. Below are dimension adders for both inswing and outswing measurements to convert the number to the type you need.
| Opening Type |
Inswing |
Outswing |
| Width |
Height |
Width |
Height |
| Rough Opening |
Add 3/4″ to Unit Width |
Add 1/2″ to Unit Height |
Add 3/4″ to Unit Width |
Add 1/2″ to Unit Height |
| Brickmould Dimension |
Add 2-1/2″ to Unit Width |
Add 1-1/4″ to Unit Height |
Add 3″ to Unit Width |
Add 1-1/2″ to Unit Height |
| Masonry Opening |
Add 3″ to Unit Width |
Add 1-1/2″ to Unit Height |
Add 3-1/2″ to Unit Width |
Add 1-3/4″ to Unit Height |
| Boxed Unit Rough Opening |
Add together unit widths then add Rough Opening Width Adder |
Add together unit widths then add Inswing Rough Opening Width Adder |
| Transom Unit |
Add transom unit height to door height then add Rough Opening Adder |
Add transom unit height to door height then add Rough Opening Adder |
Rough Opening: the opening in a standard wall
Brickmould Dimension: from edge of brickmould to edge of brickmould
Masonry Opening: the opening in a masonry wall
Boxed Unit Rough Opening: individual units mulled together
Transom: glass component on top of the unit |
Heights
The height of a unit depends on the sill used and the swing of the unit.
| Sill Type |
Unit Dimension Size |
Rough Opening Size |
| Inswing Adjustable Composite Sill (Standard) |
82″ |
82-1/2” |
| Inswing 7/4 Wood Sill |
82″ |
82-1/2” |
| Outswing Composite Sill (Standard) |
81-3/16″ |
81-11/16″ |
| Outswing Bumper Sill |
80-5/8″ |
81-1/8″ |
| Outswing 7/4 Wood Sill |
82″ |
82-1/2” |
| Public Access Sill |
81″ |
81-1/2” |
| All dimensions reflect a 6’8″ high door unit. |
For 6’6” doors,
subtract 2” from the height. |
For 7’0” doors,
add 4” to the height. |
For 8’0” doors,
add 16” to the height. |
Widths
Single Door Unit
| Description |
Inswing |
Outswing |
| Unit Dimension |
Rough Opening |
Unit Dimension |
Rough Opening |
| 10″ sidelite |
11-1/2″ |
12-1/4″ |
11-1/2″ |
12-1/4″ |
| 12″ sidelite |
13-1/2″ |
14-1/4″ |
13-1/2″ |
14-1/4″ |
| 14″ sidelite |
15-1/2″ |
16-1/4″ |
15-1/2″ |
16-1/4″ |
| 2’0″ |
25-5/8″ |
26-3/8″ |
25-5/8″ |
26-3/8″ |
| 2’4″ |
29-5/8″ |
30-3/8″ |
29-5/8″ |
30-3/8″ |
| 2’6″ |
31-5/8″ |
32-3/8″ |
31-5/8″ |
32-3/8″ |
| 2’8″ |
33-5/8″ |
34-3/8″ |
33-5/8″ |
34-3/8″ |
| 2’10” |
35-5/8″ |
36-3/8″ |
35-5/8″ |
36-3/8″ |
| 3’0″ |
37-5/8″ |
38-3/8″ |
37-5/8″ |
38-3/8″ |
| 3’6″ |
43-5/8″ |
44-3/8″ |
43-5/8″ |
44-3/8″ |
Single Door, One Sidelite, Continuous Sill, Standard Mullpost
| Description |
Inswing |
Outswing |
| Unit Dimension |
Rough Opening |
Unit Dimension |
Rough Opening |
| 3’0″ w 10″ s/l |
48-5/8″ |
49-3/8″ |
48-5/8″ |
49-3/8″ |
| 3’0″ w 12″ s/l |
50-5/8″ |
51-3/8″ |
50-5/8″ |
51-3/8″ |
| 3’0″ w 14″ s/l |
52-5/8″ |
53-3/8″ |
52-5/8″ |
53-3/8″ |
Single Door, One Venting Sidelite, Wide Mullpost
| Description |
Inswing |
Outswing |
| Unit Dimension |
Rough Opening |
Unit Dimension |
Rough Opening |
| 2’6″ w 12″ s/l |
45-3/8″ |
46-1/8″ |
N/A |
N/A |
| 2’6″ w 14″ s/l |
47-3/8″ |
48-1/8″ |
N/A |
N/A |
| 2’8″ w 12″ s/l |
47-3/8″ |
48-1/8″ |
N/A |
N/A |
| 2’8″ w 14″ s/l |
49-3/8″ |
50-1/8″ |
N/A |
N/A |
| 2’10” w 12″ s/l |
49-3/8″ |
50-1/8″ |
N/A |
N/A |
| 2’10” w 14″ s/l |
51-3/8″ |
52-1/8″ |
N/A |
N/A |
| 3’0″ w 12″ s/l |
51-3/8″ |
52-1/8″ |
N/A |
N/A |
| 3’0″ w 14″ s/l |
53-3/8″ |
54-1/8″ |
N/A |
N/A |
Single Door, Two Sidelites, Continuous Sill, Standard Mullpost
| Description |
Inswing |
Outswing |
| Unit Dimension |
Rough Opening |
Unit Dimension |
Rough Opening |
| 3’0″ w 10″ s/l |
59-5/8″ |
60-3/8″ |
59-5/8″ |
60-3/8″ |
| 3’0″ w 12″ s/l |
63-5/8″ |
64-3/8″ |
63-5/8″ |
64-3/8″ |
| 3’0″ w 14″ s/l |
67-5/8″ |
68-3/8″ |
67-5/8″ |
68-3/8″ |
Single Door, Two Venting Sidelites, Wide Mullpost
| Description |
Inswing |
Outswing |
| Unit Dimension |
Rough Opening |
Unit Dimension |
Rough Opening |
| 3’0″ w 12″ s/l |
65-1/16″ |
65-13/16″ |
N/A |
N/A |
| 3’0″ w 14″ s/l |
69-1/16″ |
69-13/16″ |
N/A |
N/A |
Double Door, 7/8″ Astragal
| Description |
Inswing |
Outswing |
| Unit Dimension |
Rough Opening |
Unit Dimension |
Rough Opening |
| 4’8″ |
58-9/16″ |
59-5/16″ |
58-9/16″ |
59-5/16″ |
| 5’0″ |
62-9/16″ |
63-5/16″ |
62-9/16″ |
63-5/16″ |
| 5’4″ |
66-9/16″ |
67-5/16″ |
66-9/16″ |
67-5/16″ |
| 5’8″ |
70-9/16″ |
71-5/16″ |
70-9/16″ |
71-5/16″ |
| 6’0″ |
74-9/16″ |
75-5/16″ |
74-9/16″ |
75-5/16″ |
Double Door, 7/8″ Astragal, Two Venting Sidelites, Wide Mullpost
| Description |
Inswing |
Outswing |
| Unit Dimension |
Rough Opening |
Unit Dimension |
Rough Opening |
| 5’0″ w 12″ s/l |
90″ |
90-3/4″ |
N/A |
N/A |
| 5’0″ w 14″ s/l |
94″ |
94-3/4″ |
N/A |
N/A |
| 5’4″ w 12″ s/l |
94″ |
94-3/4″ |
N/A |
N/A |
| 5’4″ w 14″ s/l |
98″ |
98-3/4″ |
N/A |
N/A |
| 5’8″ w 12″ s/l |
98″ |
98-3/4″ |
N/A |
N/A |
| 5’8″ w 14″ s/l |
102″ |
102-3/4″ |
N/A |
N/A |
| 6’0″ w 12″ s/l |
102″ |
102-3/4″ |
N/A |
N/A |
| 6’0″ w 12″ s/l |
106″ |
106-3/4″ |
N/A |
N/A |
Double Door, Standard Mullpost
| Description |
Inswing |
Outswing |
| Unit Dimension |
Rough Opening |
Unit Dimension |
Rough Opening |
| 4’8″ |
58-13/16″ |
59-9/16″ |
58-13/16″ |
59-9/16″ |
| 5’0″ |
62-13/16″ |
63-9/16″ |
62-13/16″ |
63-9/16″ |
| 5’4″ |
66-13/16″ |
67-9/16″ |
66-13/16″ |
67-9/16″ |
| 5’8″ |
70-13/16″ |
71-9/16″ |
70-13/16″ |
71-9/16″ |
| 6’0″ |
74-13/16″ |
75-9/16″ |
74-13/16″ |
75-9/16″ |
Triple Door, Standard Mullpost
| Description |
Inswing |
Outswing |
| Unit Dimension |
Rough Opening |
Unit Dimension |
Rough Opening |
| 7’0″ |
88″ |
88-3/4″ |
88″ |
88-3/4″ |
| 7’6″ |
94″ |
94-3/4″ |
94″ |
94-3/4″ |
| 8’0″ |
100″ |
100-3/4″ |
100″ |
100-3/4″ |
| 8’6″ |
106″ |
106-3/4″ |
106″ |
106-3/4″ |
| 9’0″ |
112″ |
112-3/4″ |
112″ |
112-3/4″ |
