For example if you have a 1 3 4 thick door that is 8 0 by 3 2 and made out of oak you would calculate the square inches of the door 96 x 38 3648.
Number of door hinges per door.
For high and narrow doors for example it may be wise to use three hinges for extra stability even though with a weight of 6 kg this is not strictly.
In our experience the following number of hinges has been proven and tested.
Doors 60 90 need three hinges.
The result is your door weight in pounds.
3 hinges are optimal for door weights of 6 12 kg.
Referring to door height.
Every door should be provided with at least one hinge for every 30 inches in height or portion thereof.
For example a 90 door needs three hinges and a 91 door needs four.
Doors up to 60 2 hinges doors over 60 but not over 90 3 hinges doors over 90 but not over 120 4 hinges.
Referring to door height.
To calculate your door weight multiply the size of your door in square feet times the number in the chart above pounds per square feet.
The door height also affects the number of hinges required.
Directions after determining the weight and width of the door draw a straight line through the door width and weight to.
It is important to consider the weight of the door including additional weights such as handles.
Doors up to 60 need two hinges.
However more hinges may be required per chart below.
2 hinges are optimal for door weights of 4 6 kg.
As a general rule you will want to use 1 hinge per every 30 inches of door or fraction thereof.
As a general rule you will want to use one hinge per every 30 of door or fraction thereof.
Doors over 60 inches but not over 90 inches need to use 3 hinges.
Doors up to 60 inches need 2 hinges.