Door Opening Rough Frame Size Calculator
Rough opening for a prehung door.
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Rough opening for a prehung door.
Door Opening Rough Frame Size Estimator
Enter your numbers below for an instant estimate.
How It Works
Key concepts behind this calculator
Enter Values
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Calculate
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Door Opening Rough Frame Size Quick Guide
Typical values for reference.
| Door width (in) | Door height (in) | Allowance width (in) | Rough opening width |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 80 | 2 | 34 in |
| 16 | 80 | 2 | 18 in |
| 64 | 80 | 2 | 66 in |
| 32 | 40 | 2 | 34 in |
| 32 | 160 | 2 | 34 in |
| Rule of thumb: check your inputs, use the result as a guide and round sensibly. | |||
Door Opening Rough Frame Size FAQ
Answers to common questions about this calculator.
Rough opening = door size plus allowance.
It uses the default inputs shown and the formula described above. Change any value and press Calculate to see how the result moves.
It is an estimate based on the inputs you enter. Check real quotes, labels, product data or official guidance for important decisions.
Yes. Replace each input with your own figures and press Calculate to update the result.