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Standard door size

A standard US interior door is 80 × 32 inches (203 × 81 cm). In the UK, it's 78 × 30 inches (198 × 76 cm) — slightly shorter and narrower.

80 × 32 inUS standard
203 × 81 cmUS in cm
78 × 30 inUK standard

Door sizes by country and type

TypeUSUK
Standard interior height80 in (203 cm)78 in (198 cm)
Common interior width28–36 in (71–91 cm), 32 in most common27–33 in (686–838 mm), 30 in most common
Standard exterior height80 in (203 cm)80 in (203 cm)
Standard exterior width36 in (91 cm)813 mm (32 in)
Width varies more than height — closets, bathrooms and utility rooms often use narrower doors (24–28 in) than bedrooms and main entries. Always measure the existing rough opening before ordering a replacement door; "standard" is a starting point, not a guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

What is a standard door size in the US?

80 × 32 inches (203 × 81 cm) for most interior doors.

What is a standard door size in the UK?

78 × 30 inches (198 × 76 cm), sometimes expressed as 1981 × 762 mm.

Are all interior doors the same width?

No — widths commonly range from 24 to 36 inches depending on the room; 30–32 inches is most typical for main rooms.