{"id":14647,"date":"2025-10-01T10:04:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T02:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/?p=14647"},"modified":"2025-10-09T16:04:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T08:04:59","slug":"bifold-door-size","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/nl\/bifold-door-size\/","title":{"rendered":"Afmetingen van vouwdeuren: de complete maattabel en handleiding voor het opmeten"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the right bifold door size can feel daunting\u2014a fraction of an inch can mean the difference between a smooth\u2011gliding door and a stuck, frustrating one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide demystifies sizing with a complete chart, a foolproof 3\u2011step measuring method, and pro tips so you get the perfect fit the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Sizes Do Bifold Doors Come In? The Ultimate Sizing Chart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNominal size\u201d is the call\u2011out (e.g., 24&#8243; \u00d7 80&#8243;), but the actual panels and the opening you need are different. Use the chart below; always verify with your manufacturer\u2019s spec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"post-summary-card\" data-kicker=\"Notes:\">\n  <p>\u201cActual Door Size\u201d is for standard interior, top\u2011track closet bifolds.<\/p>\n  <p>\u201cFinished Opening\u201d is drywall\u2011to\u2011drywall (or jamb\u2011to\u2011jamb) after finishes.<\/p>\n  <p>\u201cRough Opening\u201d is stud\u2011to\u2011stud, before drywall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-451bf96a71fafa6ede97d1c335907fdc\">Typical formula of bifold doors:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Single Bifold Doors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rough Opening Width:<\/strong><br>Door slab width + 9\/16 inch<a href=\"https:\/\/doordesignlab.com\/blog\/bifold-door-sizes-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><br>(Some sources suggest up to 2 inches, but 9\/16 inch is common for most residential interior installations.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rough Opening Height:<\/strong><br>Door slab height + 2 7\/8 inches<a href=\"https:\/\/doordesignlab.com\/blog\/bifold-door-sizes-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Double Bifold Doors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rough Opening Width:<\/strong><br>(2 \u00d7 door slab width) + 15\/16 inch<a href=\"https:\/\/doordesignlab.com\/blog\/bifold-door-sizes-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rough Opening Height:<\/strong><br>Door slab height + 2 7\/8 inches<a href=\"https:\/\/doordesignlab.com\/blog\/bifold-door-sizes-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standard Height: 80&#8243; Nominal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Nominal Door Size<\/th><th>Panels<\/th><th>Actual Door Size (Approx.)<\/th><th>Required Finished Opening<\/th><th>Required Rough Opening<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>24&#8243; \u00d7 80&#8243;<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>23\u20111\/2&#8243; \u00d7 79&#8243;<\/td><td>24&#8243; \u00d7 80\u20113\/4&#8243;<\/td><td>26&#8243; \u00d7 82\u20111\/2&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>28&#8243; \u00d7 80&#8243;<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>27\u20111\/2&#8243; \u00d7 79&#8243;<\/td><td>28&#8243; \u00d7 80\u20113\/4&#8243;<\/td><td>30&#8243; \u00d7 82\u20111\/2&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30&#8243; \u00d7 80&#8243;<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>29\u20111\/2&#8243; \u00d7 79&#8243;<\/td><td>30&#8243; \u00d7 80\u20113\/4&#8243;<\/td><td>32&#8243; \u00d7 82\u20111\/2&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32&#8243; \u00d7 80&#8243;<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>31\u20111\/2&#8243; \u00d7 79&#8243;<\/td><td>32&#8243; \u00d7 80\u20113\/4&#8243;<\/td><td>34&#8243; \u00d7 82\u20111\/2&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>36&#8243; \u00d7 80&#8243;<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>35\u20111\/2&#8243; \u00d7 79&#8243;<\/td><td>36&#8243; \u00d7 80\u20113\/4&#8243;<\/td><td>38&#8243; \u00d7 82\u20111\/2&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>48&#8243; \u00d7 80&#8243;<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>47\u20111\/2&#8243; \u00d7 79&#8243;<\/td><td>48&#8243; \u00d7 80\u20113\/4&#8243;<\/td><td>50&#8243; \u00d7 82\u20111\/2&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>60&#8243; \u00d7 80&#8243;<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>59\u20111\/2&#8243; \u00d7 79&#8243;<\/td><td>60&#8243; \u00d7 80\u20113\/4&#8243;<\/td><td>62&#8243; \u00d7 82\u20111\/2&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72&#8243; \u00d7 80&#8243;<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>71\u20111\/2&#8243; \u00d7 79&#8243;<\/td><td>72&#8243; \u00d7 80\u20113\/4&#8243;<\/td><td>74&#8243; \u00d7 82\u20111\/2&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tall Height: 96&#8243; Nominal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Nominal Door Size<\/th><th>Panels<\/th><th>Actual Door Size (Approx.)<\/th><th>Required Finished Opening<\/th><th>Required Rough Opening<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>24&#8243; \u00d7 96&#8243;<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>23\u20111\/2&#8243; \u00d7 95&#8243;<\/td><td>24&#8243; \u00d7 96\u20113\/4&#8243;<\/td><td>26&#8243; \u00d7 98\u20111\/2&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30&#8243; \u00d7 96&#8243;<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>29\u20111\/2&#8243; \u00d7 95&#8243;<\/td><td>30&#8243; \u00d7 96\u20113\/4&#8243;<\/td><td>32&#8243; \u00d7 98\u20111\/2&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>36&#8243; \u00d7 96&#8243;<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>35\u20111\/2&#8243; \u00d7 95&#8243;<\/td><td>36&#8243; \u00d7 96\u20113\/4&#8243;<\/td><td>38&#8243; \u00d7 98\u20111\/2&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>60&#8243; \u00d7 96&#8243;<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>59\u20111\/2&#8243; \u00d7 95&#8243;<\/td><td>60&#8243; \u00d7 96\u20113\/4&#8243;<\/td><td>62&#8243; \u00d7 98\u20111\/2&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72&#8243; \u00d7 96&#8243;<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>71\u20111\/2&#8243; \u00d7 95&#8243;<\/td><td>72&#8243; \u00d7 96\u20113\/4&#8243;<\/td><td>74&#8243; \u00d7 98\u20111\/2&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caveats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manufacturers can deviate by \u00b11\/8&#8243; to \u00b11\/4&#8243;. Always consult the product data sheet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Older homes may have 78\u20113\/4&#8243; to 79&#8243; finished heights; choose products matched to your smallest measured height.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bifold-sizing-chart.webp\" alt=\"Comprehensive bifold door sizing chart showing nominal, actual, finished, and rough opening dimensions for common widths\/heights\" class=\"wp-image-15353\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bifold-sizing-chart.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bifold-sizing-chart-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bifold-sizing-chart-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bifold-sizing-chart-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bifold-sizing-chart-12x12.webp 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do You Measure for a Bifold Door? A Foolproof 3\u2011Step Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Measure width and height in three spots each and use the smallest number. Then confirm depth for hardware and folded panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Measure the Width (Top, Middle, Bottom)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Record all three; use the smallest width.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If variation exceeds 1\/4&#8243;, plan to shim the jamb or tune drywall edges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Measure the Height (Left, Center, Right)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please record all three measurements and use the smallest height.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify the finished flooring thickness if not yet installed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check the Depth<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Standard interior bifolds are typically 1\u20113\/8&#8243; thick panels and allow hardware and swing\/stack clearance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A minimum clear jamb depth of approximately 2&#8243;\u20132\u20111\/2&#8243; is generally recommended for tracks and pivots; please ensure your hardware kit is verified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how-to-measure-bifold-1.webp\" alt=\"Measurement diagram showing width\/height in three spots each for a closet opening\" class=\"wp-image-15356\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how-to-measure-bifold-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how-to-measure-bifold-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how-to-measure-bifold-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how-to-measure-bifold-1-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how-to-measure-bifold-1-12x12.webp 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do You Fix Common Measuring Problems?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the smallest measurement, then correct the opening with shims, jambs, and trim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Opening not square (diagonals don\u2019t match)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please adjust the hinge\/pivot side jamb to ensure it is plumb, and then set the track to be Bifolds tolerate minor out\u2011of\u2011square if the head is level and pivots are aligned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Different widths or heights in spots<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Order to the smallest dimension. Use jamb shims and finish trim to disguise gaps. Avoid forcing a too\u2011large door\u2014it will bind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non\u2011standard size<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Easiest: reframe to a standard finished opening from the chart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alternatively, order a custom size (higher cost, longer lead time). Some wood bifolds can be trimmed slightly\u2014check the manufacturer\u2019s \u201ctrim allowance.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flooring not installed yet<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deduct final flooring thickness from the measured height or delay measuring until floors are in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"suggested-reading-box\">\n  <div class=\"box-title\">Suggested reading<\/div>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Sizes and tools: <a href=\"\/standard-folding-door-sizes\">Standard Folding Door Sizes (with Chart &#038; Converter)<\/a><\/li>\n    <li>Comparisons: <a href=\"\/sliding-vs-folding-doors\">Sliding vs Folding Doors<\/a><\/li>\n    <li>Custom: <a href=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/folding-doors\/\">Custom Bifold Door from Hotian<\/a><\/li>\n    <li>Materials: <a href=\"\/steel-door-guide\">Steel Door Guide<\/a><\/li>\n    <li>Materials: <a href=\"\/french-door-materials-hardware\">French Door Materials (Wood, Fiberglass, Steel) &#038; Hardware Guide<\/a><\/li>\n    <li>Garage reference: <a href=\"#\">Aluminum vs. Steel Garage Doors<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interior vs Exterior Bifold Doors: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide covers lightweight interior closet\/pantry bifolds with a simple top track. Exterior bifolds are a different category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Interior Bifolds<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lightweight; 1\u20113\/8&#8243; thick panels common; top\u2011track hardware; straightforward DIY.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exterior Bifolds (Patio Systems)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heavy, weather\u2011sealed units with sills, multi\u2011point locks, and complex frames. Almost always custom and professionally installed. Consult the manufacturer for exact rough opening and load support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: Measure Three Times, Buy Once<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key to a smooth\u2011gliding bifold is precise measuring and using the smallest width\/height you record. With your finished and rough openings dialed, you\u2019re ready to choose a door that will operate flawlessly for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You\u2019ve got your size!<\/strong>&nbsp;Shop our complete selection of bifold doors to find the perfect style for your home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Questions? Share your opening dimensions in the comments\u2014happy to sanity-check them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"local-faq-block\">\n  <h2 class=\"local-faq-title\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"local-faq-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"local-faq-q\">Can I cut a bifold to fit?<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"local-faq-a\">\n      Sometimes\u2014wood panels often allow <strong>1\/2\u2033\u20131\u2033<\/strong> total trimming; molded\/laminate panels may allow less or none. 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