Recommended Size of Hinges Per Door, Either Wood or Metal

Door

Hinge
Thickness
In. (mm)
Width
In. (mm)
 Height
In. (mm)
Gauge
1-3/8 (35)up to 36 (914) 3-1/2 (89).123
1-3/8 (35)over 36 (914) 4 (102).130
1-3/4 (44)up to 36 (914) 4-1/2 (114)*.134
1-3/4 (44)36 - 48 (914 - 1219) 5 (127)*.146
1-3/4 (44)over 48 (1219) 6 (152)*.160
2 2-1/2 (51-64)up to 42 (1067) 5 (127.190
2 2-1/2 (51-64)over 42 (1067) 6 (152) HW*.203

 


Expected Frequency of Door Operation

 Expected Daily CyclesFrequency Yearly
Commercial
Commercial Store Entrance
5,0001,500,000
High
Office Building Entrance4,0001,200,000
Theatre Entrance1,000450,000
School Entrance1,250225,000
School Restroom Door1,250225,000
Store or Bank Entrance500150,000
Office Building Restroom Door400118,000
School Corridor Door8015,000Average
Office Building Corridor Door7522,000
Store Restroom Door6018,000
Residential
Entrance
4015,000Low
Restroom Door259,000
Corridor Door10
3,600
Closet Door62,200

NOTE: McKINNEY recommends that bearing hinges be used on all above categories other than residential. One Cycle = one complete opening and closing.


Door Weights Per Square Foot
Based upon 3'0" x 7'0" Door Size

Hollow Metal Door Weights by Gauge
 Lbs. Per Square Foot
20 Gauge4
18 Gauge5
16 Gauge6
14 Gauge7

Door Weights Per Square Foot
Based upon 3'0" x 7'0" Door Size

Wood Door Weights by Door Thickness
 Lbs. Per Square Foot
 1-3/8" door1-3/4" door
Particle/Mineral Core4.755.25
Stave Core Wood3.754.25
Hollow Core Wood1.31.5

NOTE: Weights do not include hardware. Metal and wood door weights are approximate and will vary slightly among door manufacturers.


Recommended Number of Hinges Per 3'0" Wide Door*, Either Wood or Metal

Door Height
In. (mm)
Number of Hinges
per Door
Up to 60 (1524)2
60 to 90 (1524 to 2286)3
90 to 120 (2286 to 3048)4

* Consult factory for doors wider than 3'0". Doors up to 60" in height shall be provided with two hinges and an additional hinge for each additional 30" of door height or fraction thereof. The distance between hinges shall be permitted to exceed 30". Where spring hinges are used, a minimum of two must be provided.

Standards

  • Template hinges are made in sizes, gauges, and with screw holes located to conform to ANSI/BHMA A156.7 and U.S. Government standards CS9-65 and SDI. Templates are available on McKINNEY’s Website at www.mckinneyhinge.com, or upon request
  • McKINNEY finishes meet or exceed ANSI/BHMA A156.1, A156.18 and BHMA 1301 standards for materials and finishes
  • McKINNEY bearings meet or exceed the testing requirements of NFPA-80 Table 2-8.1.1 1995 Builders Hardware
  • McKINNEY spring hinges meet or exceed testing requirements of ANSI/BHMA A156.17 and are UL listed in both the USA and Canada
  • McKINNEY continuous hinges meet or exceed testing requirements of ANSI/BHMA A156.26 and are UL listed in both the USA and Canada
  • Heavy weight hinges should be used on all heavy weight doors or those exposed to high frequency use. Five knuckle heavy weight hinges have four bearings. The following gauges of metal apply:

    Heavy weight 4-1/2" (114) high = .180 gauge

    Heavy weight 5" (127) high = .190 gauge

    Heavy weight 6" (152) high = .203 gauge

NOTE: Five knuckle 8" (203) high hinges have six bearings.


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