Door Hinge Weight Capacity

2 hinges are optimal for door weights of 4 6 kg.

Door hinge weight capacity.

We tend to think that if two hinges carry 40 kg 80 kg doors can be handled by installing 4. At 24 you are at the maximum width limit as specified by european hinge manufacturers. The hinge height required is determined by the door thickness and the door width. Dispel so once and for all the myth that most hinges are installed on a door more the load capacity increases in proportion.

3 hinges are optimal for door weights of 6 12 kg. Both hold up the vertical thrust i e. However dimensions and materials of the door also have an impact on this. For example if the door is 1 3 8 inches thick and the width is no more than 32 inches the hinge height is 3 1 2 inches.

The bottom hinge holds up in thrust f2. The width of the door is important because it affects the weight of the door. Hinges that carry the weight of a door and which are affected by the greatest efforts are always two. The force of gravity g.

In our experience the following number of hinges has been proven and tested. We tend to think that if two hinges carry 40 kg 80 kg doors can be handled by installing 4. Below is a chart from the salice catalog showing the door size weight guidelines. For doors 24 x 40 three hinges would be recommended.

I am certain other brands of european hinges are similar. As a rule the door weight is key in determining the number of door hinges required. Go back to top. The top hinge holds up in traction f1.

A wider door will need more load bearing support for stability.