Standard hinge spacing for a 2 hinged door is

• A. 7 inches from top 12 inches from bottom
• B. 6 inches from top 11 inches from bottom
• C. 7 inches from top 10 inches from bottom
• D. 7 inches from top 11 inches from bottom

Answer: (D)

The spacing is chosen to balance the door’s weight and keep the swing smooth without binding. Put the top hinge about 7 inches down from the top edge to anchor the door high on the frame and give solid support where the door begins to swing. Place the bottom hinge about 11 inches up from the bottom edge to support the lower portion, resist sag over time, and keep enough clearance from the floor and threshold. This combination distributes load along the door height in a way that maintains alignment and operation over many openings and years.

Moving either hinge away from these placements can lead to problems: a top hinge too close to the edge can interfere with trim or hardware and reduce effective anchoring, while a bottom hinge too close to or too far from the bottom edge can increase wear or cause rubbing and binding as the door moves.