Do not use a digital scale.
How to measure the weight of a garage door.
How to choose garage door extension springs.
Measure the height of the opening at the highest point.
This is from inside jamb to inside jamb.
This measurement is going to determine the size garage door you ll need and whether you will need to order a standard or custom sized door.
This is the distance between the right and left sides of the finished opening.
We recommend weighing your garage door to confirm the torsion spring dimensions.
Weight of the door the weight of the door can be difficult to calculate but it s a crucial measurement because the springs need to counterbalance the weight to function properly.
Step 1 use a tape measure to measure the door s opening from side to side near the floor.
10 is required for the standard extension spring or ez set extension spring system.
Door weight kg density specific gravity x door height mm x door width mm x door thickness mm 1 000 000.
Take these measurements and call us to purchase the garage door that is right for you.
This is the distance between the floor and the top of the.
Measure from the inside of the door jamb and do not include the door jamb in your dimensions.
Use feet and inches for the clearest and simplest account of the size.
Use the drawing and instructions below to measure your garage door.
Door weight calculator input your data into the box below and the weight of a single door will be automatically calculated.
Measure the height and width of the garage door opening.
Take the measurement of the width of your garage opening.
Measurements you ll want to note include.
Measure area labeled headroom distance between the top of the door opening jamb header and the ceiling or floor joist.
This weight along with the information regarding the door height track radius and drums will help us determine the correct springs to balance your door.
Measuring a garage door.
The next step is to measure the side.
Measure the width of the opening at the widest point.