Door Fit overview
Front Entry Door
Exterior 36 in door, the classic will-the-sofa-get-in front door.
Front Entry Door
Typical Measurements
Clear opening width
34-36 in
Door slab width
36 in
Opening height
80 in
Threshold height
1-2 in
These are planning defaults. Measure your real opening before buying, moving, or booking delivery.
Fit Notes
- A 36 in exterior door is the widest single residential door and clears most furniture.
- The raised threshold and any storm door can shave usable clearance off the opening.
- Whatever is immediately inside, a wall or stair, often decides the move more than the door.
What Fits?
Standard 3-seat sofa
Most sofas pass a 36 in door, often straight on.
King mattress
Flexes through the wide opening without trouble.
Large sectional, one piece
Deep one-piece sectionals may need to angle through.
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