Door Sweep Length Calculator

Measure doors quickly with precise sweep length guidance. Plan trims, clearances, and waste per door. Export results to share with your installation team today.

Calculator

Choose the unit for all length inputs.
A pair counts as two leaves per set.
Use “Total pair width” only for double doors.
Enter leaf width, or total pair width if selected.
How many single doors or pairs.
Gap from each end to avoid binding.
Positive extends beyond edges; negative shortens.
For trims, stops, or manufacturer requirements.
Covers offcuts, mistakes, and spares (0–50).
Reset

Example data table

Scenario Door width Config End clearance Side extension Extra length Waste Sweep / leaf Total incl. waste
Interior single 900 mm Single 3 mm 0 mm 0 mm 5% 894 mm 938.7 mm (1 set)
Exterior single (spare) 36 in Single 0.125 in 0 in 0.25 in 10% 36.0 in 39.6 in (1 set)
Double door, pair width entered 1800 mm Double 3 mm 0 mm 0 mm 5% 894 mm 1877.4 mm (1 pair)
Examples are illustrative; manufacturer cut lengths may vary.

Formula used

The sweep is typically cut slightly shorter than the door width to prevent end binding. This calculator uses a configurable trim model:

Sweep Length per Leaf (L) = Leaf Width − 2×End Clearance + 2×Side Extension + Extra Length
Total Length = L × Number of Leaves
Total Including Waste = Total Length × (1 + Waste% / 100)

For double doors, leaves = 2 × door sets. If you enter total pair width, the leaf width is half.

How to use

  1. Select your unit (mm or in) and door configuration.
  2. Choose whether the width you entered is leaf width or total pair width.
  3. Enter the door width and the number of doors or pairs.
  4. Set end clearance to keep the sweep from rubbing the jamb.
  5. Add side extension or extra length if your product requires it.
  6. Include a waste factor for spares and cutting losses.
  7. Press Calculate, then download CSV or PDF if needed.

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