| Required Clearance |
| |
Standard |
Metric |
| Single Doors (Square Edged) |
| A. Thickness of Hinge |
5/16" (10/32") |
8.0mm |
| B. Allowances for frame irregularities |
1/32" (1/32") |
0.8mm |
| C. Single Door Clearance on Lock side |
1/8" (4/32") |
3.2mm |
| Total |
15/32" |
12.0mm |
| Single Doors (Beveled Edged) |
| A. Thickness of Hinge |
5/16" (10/32") |
8.0mm |
| B. Allowances for frame irregularities |
1/32" (1/32") |
0.8mm |
| C. Single Door Clearance on Lock side |
1/8" (4/32") |
3.2mm |
| D. Allowance for Beveled edge |
1/32" (1/32") |
0.8mm |
| Total |
16/32" |
12.8mm |
| Pairs of Doors (Square Edged) |
| A. Thickness of Hinge |
5/16" (10/32") |
8.0mm |
| B. Allowances for frame irregularities |
1/32" (1/32") |
0.8mm |
| C. Recommended Edge to Edge clearance |
3/16" (6/32") |
4.8mm |
| D. Second allowance for frame irregularities |
1/32" (1/32") |
0.8mm |
| E. Second hinge thickness |
5/16" (10/32") |
8.0mm |
| Total |
28/32" |
22.4mm |
| Pairs of Doors (Beveled Edged) |
| A. Thickness of Hinge |
5/16" (10/32") |
8.0mm |
| B. Beveled Edge Allowance |
1/32" (1/32") |
0.8mm |
| C. Allowances for frame irregularities |
1/32" (1/32") |
0.8mm |
| D. Recommended Edge to Edge Clearance |
3/16" (6/32") |
4.8mm |
| E. Second Allowance for frame irregularities |
1/32" (1/32") |
0.8mm |
| F. Second allowance for beveled edge |
1/32" (1/32") |
0.8mm |
| G. Second Hinge Thickness |
5/16" (10/32") |
8.0mm |
| Total |
30/32" |
24mm |