Standard Residential Door Backset

Most commercial doors have a backset of 2 3 4 inches 69 8 mm while residential doors measure 2 3 8 inches 60 3 mm.

Standard residential door backset. Available from these sellers. The most common backset is 2 3 8 but 2 3 4 is also quite common usually used on exterior doors. In the united states there are two common backsets for residential door locks. So typically at least around here 2 3 4 for exterior 2 3 8 for interior for cylindrical locksets.

Two standard backsets are 2 3 8 and 2 3 4. Standard backsets are either a 2 3 8 backset or 2 3 4 backset. The two standard backset measurements in north america are 2 3 8 inches and 2 3 4 inches. Rabbeted jambs were usually used on exterior doors.

Sometimes it s easier to measure from the edge of the door to the highest point on the bore hole. In the us and canada two standard dimensions are used. To determine the correct backset measurement for your door you need to measure the distance from the edge of the door to the center of your cross bore. For residential 2 3 4 backset was used on rabbeted jambs to keep from hitting your knuckles.

In the uk and much of europe these dimensions can vary from 25 to 60 mm and many medallion knobs are placed in the center of the door creating a very large backset. Page 1 of 1 start over page 1 of 1. And you might find all three on a residential home or a 2 3 8 on a commercial building. Universal latch standard fits either 2 3 8 60mm or 2 3 4 70mm backsets.

A backset is the distance from the center of the cross bore to the edge of the door. Residential single and multi family doors. Opening heights 3 0 through 4 11 15 16 centered in door height not frame. More to consider from our brands.

Backset and standard door thickness of 1 3 8 in to 1 3 4 in item 117984 brand. Gatehouse hall closet door knobs fits most standard residential doors 2 3 8 in. Ruler measurements can be tricky to figure out when you think you have a 2 1 4 latch based on how it lines up. There are also extensions for some brands like schlage that can extend the latch enough to have the lock located in the center of the door.

5 127mm backset available. All standard bored locks ansi 115 2 161 61l type for mortise lock ansi 115 1 86 type all locations must be altered 3 8 lower and standard strike asa type. 2 3 8 2 3 4 or 5 backset. However in our area you actually have three choices.

The backset is the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the 2 1 8 inch bore hole.