For example let s say we want to frame a 6 8 x 3 0 front entry door.
Rough in dimensions for french doors.
Add 2 to 2 1 2 inch to the measurement of the door s width to determine the total width of the rough opening.
This takes into account the thickness of a standard 3 4 inch doorjamb on each side.
Of frame is 40 x 86 as the frame face is 2 around all 3 sides.
For reference standard interior door widths range from 24 36 finished opening.
While a standard door height is 80 finished opening.
The rough opening should be 49 by 82 for a 48 by 80 inch door.
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Framing rough opening sizes are really quite simple.
You should add 2 1 2 to the height of the actual door.
If you re going to frame a rough opening for a door then you ll need to know the unit size.
Refer to the charts below to determine what size of door you will need.
To get the total width multiply the width of each door by 2 and add 2 inches.
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The rough opening would be 40 1 2 x 86 1 4 for a 3 0 x 7 0 door frame.
Therefore the rough opening would be 82 1 2 tall by 38 1 2 wide.
Standard door rough openings.
So if each door measures 30 inches wide the width of the rough opening should be 62 inches.
This will give you room to space the door frame off of the sub floor.
The difference between a rough opening and finished opening is usually 2 3 inches.
The required size of the finished opening for a 48 by 80 inch door is 48 by 82 inches.
Just add 2 to the width of the actual door size.
Many manufacturers make a so called 5 french door in which the rough opening is exactly 5 0 wide but that means that the opening is 5 0 the door frame is approx.
Getting the rough opening size right the first time will save you from frustration when installing your doors.