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my existing doors are 78 inches is there any where that i can buy them or does any one have any ideasdoor hieght - DoItYourself.com Community Forums (6)

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You can special order them...or cut the bottom off of a stock door if you have the tools.

You will have to reinforce the bottom after you cut it, either by ripping new wood to fit, or cleaning up the piece you just cut and removing the "skins" then re-inserting the wood with glue and a couple of finish nails on the side.

Be advised...stock doors are full size in width (36", 32", 30", etc). You may have to trim the sides to fit your opening.

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width is good . so just cut 2in. off bottom and rip the jam by 1in. wish somebody stocked these seems like a common problem ?door hieght - DoItYourself.com Community Forums (12)

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In some areas they do. Depends on the most common construction in the area.

I know it seems simple...but you might want to check on the special order price...sometimes it's worth it to avoid all the issues.

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Big box and lumberyards usually stock 78" interior doors. Otherwise, what he said

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What is the height of a 78 inch door? ›

Standard Interior Door Height

It needs to be a minimum of 80 inches (although some codes allow for 78 inch doors). Doors that have a height of 80 inches are 6 foot, 8 inches in measurement, which is the reason standard interior doors are known as “6/8 doors.” A 78 inch door would be called a 6/6 door.

What is the height of a door jamb? ›

A door jamb is a frame around a door. It is usually made of wood or metal and has three parts: two vertical side jambs and a flat head jamb. The standard size of a door jamb is 4 9/16 inches wide by 6 9/16 inches tall.

How tall is the average door? ›

In both commercial buildings and residential homes, the standard door height is 80 inches, which is typically required by building codes. Door widths vary more frequently, but you can find an average exterior standard door width of 36 inches, and an average interior standard door width of between 28 and 32 inches.

What is the relationship between width of door and H height of door? ›

Explanation: The height and the width of a door are related in a way such that the height of the door is 1.2 metres more than the width of the door. For example, if the width of a door is 0.8 metres, then its height will be (0.8 + 1.2) m i.e. 2 metres. 4.

What is a comfortable door height? ›

The standard height of interior doors is 200 - 203 cm. The height of 210 cm is also quite common. This parameter allows you to create a feeling of space and lightness in the rooms, and also provides additional comfort when entering or leaving.

What should the standard height of a door be? ›

Standard Height of Interior Door

The Code generally requires the standard height of the interior door to be a minimum of 80 inches but there are certain codes that allow doors to be 78 inches. Interior doors that measure 80 inches are 6 foot and 8 inches and this is the reason they are called 6/8 doors.

How far off the floor should a door jamb be? ›

In general, the gap beneath an interior door will be between three-quarters of an inch and half an inch. This width depends largely on the type of flooring, as door frames are generally installed when the floor is unfinished. A standard door can have varying levels of clearance over different flooring types.

How do you measure the height of a door? ›

To find the door height, measure from the top of the door panel to the bottom on the edge of the door. Then measure the height of the sidelight, or the distance between the inside of the top jamb to the inside of the bottom jamb.

How high is a door jamb for an 80 inch door? ›

The height is 80″ (which is considered 6/8 or 6′-8″) add 2-1/2″ to the actual door height and frame it 82-1/2″ high.

What is the actual height of an exterior door? ›

Standard entry door measurements: Height: 80 inches (6 feet 8 inches) Thickness: 1 3/4 inches. Width: 36 inches standard (30 and 32inches also available)

What is the rough opening height of an interior door? ›

The rough height of the door openings are the height of the doors PLUS 2-1/2" [3/4" for the jamb PLUS 1-1/4" for flooring PLUS 1/2" for leveling]. So using the information above, AS AN EXAMPLE, a door that is 32" wide and 96" tall requires a rough opening 34" wide x 98-1/2" tall!

Can a door be 8 feet tall? ›

In the last couple decades, many more modern homes have been built with taller ceilings. It has become a fairly standard practice to install 7-foot doors in homes with 9-foot ceilings and 8-foot doors in homes with 10-foot ceilings.

What is the height of doors in residential construction is typically? ›

The standard size for an exterior door is 80 inches by 36 inches which is 6 ft, 8 inches by 3 ft. 96 inches or 8 ft. is now very common for newer homes and stock exterior doors are also commonly available in 30 and 32-inch widths.

What is the estimate for the height of a door? ›

Get out a tape measure and measure from top to bottom. Most interior residential doors in the US measure 6 foot 8 inches in height.

Should doors and windows be the same height? ›

If you're upgrading the doors in your home, you should make sure you have the window head heights matching the top of the door frame and not simply the door. This will help to ensure the interior trim within the home also aligns for that ideal visual appeal.

What is the actual height of an 80 inch door? ›

The standard size for an exterior door is 80 inches by 36 inches which is 6 ft, 8 inches by 3 ft. 96 inches or 8 ft. is now very common for newer homes and stock exterior doors are also commonly available in 30 and 32-inch widths.

Do doors come 78 inches? ›

Standard Sizes

Standard door heights are 6/6 (78”) and 6/8 (80”). In addition, special sizes can sometimes be custom ordered.

Can a door be 79 inches? ›

Typical interior and exterior door height is near 79 or 80 inches.

How do you estimate the height of a door? ›

Measure the height of the door right in the middle. Measure from the floor to the underside of the trim at the top of the door. If you must, it is always better to round down than round up. This helps to ensure that your door will fit.

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