How to Measure Offset

HOW TO MEASURE YOUR DOOR OFFSET

Correctly identifying your door’s offset ensures you purchase the correct commercial latch or hinge. The offset describes how far the face of the door sits in or out from the door frame.

  • Flush: Door surface is even with the frame.
  • Offset: Door surface is recessed or proud of the frame — measure the distance from the door face to the frame face.
  • Example: A 1/2″ offset means the door face sits 1/2″ out from the frame face.

How to Measure Door Offset Diagram