Dimension reference Garage door

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Standard Garage Door Sizes: Single, Double & RV Dimensions

Standard single-car garage doors are 8, 9 or 10 ft wide and double-car doors 16 or 18 ft wide, both usually 7 ft tall (8 ft optional). Most common: 9 × 7 ft and 16 × 7 ft.

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Garage doors are specified as width × height; standard residential heights are 7 ft and 8 ft.

Key facts

  • Standard single-car doors are 8, 9 or 10 ft wide; 9 × 7 ft is the most common.
  • Standard double-car doors are 12, 14, 16 or 18 ft wide; 16 × 7 ft is the most common.
  • Residential heights are 7 ft (standard) and 8 ft; RV/oversized doors reach ~16 ft wide and ~14 ft tall.
  • Allow 12–15 in of headroom above the opening and 3 3/4 in of side room for the vertical tracks.
  • Doors are built from 18, 21 or 24 in nominal sections (ANSI/DASMA 102); insulated doors are ~1 3/8–2 in thick.

Standard residential garage door sizes (US)

Door typeStandard widthStandard heightMost common
Single-car8, 9 or 10 ft (2438–3048 mm)7 ft (2134 mm); 8 ft option9 × 7 ft
Double-car12, 14, 16 or 18 ft (3658–5486 mm)7 ft (2134 mm); 8 ft option16 × 7 ft
RV / oversizedup to 16 ft (4877 mm)up to 14 ft (4267 mm)16 × 14 ft

Source: OGD Overhead Garage Door — Complete Guide to Standard Garage Door Sizes

Panel & size standards (ANSI/DASMA 102)

AttributeStandard value
Standard widths8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 ft
Standard heights (residential)7 ft and 8 ft
Section (panel) nominal heights18, 21 or 24 in (457–610 mm)

Source: ANSI/DASMA 102 — Specifications for Sectional Overhead-Type Doors (2018)

UK / EU standard garage door sizes (metric)

Door typeCommon widthCommon height
Single2134 mm (7 ft), up to 2438 mm (8 ft)1981 mm (6 ft 6 in) or 2134 mm (7 ft)
Double4267 mm (14 ft) or 4877 mm (16 ft)2134 mm (7 ft)

Source: Build4less — Garage Door Sizes in the UK: A Comprehensive Guide

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FAQ

What is the standard size of a garage door?

Single-car doors are typically 9 × 7 ft (2743 × 2134 mm) and double-car doors 16 × 7 ft (4877 × 2134 mm). 8 ft-tall versions are widely available.

How wide is a double garage door?

Standard double-car doors are 16 or 18 ft wide (4877–5486 mm); some run 12–14 ft. 16 ft is the most common.

What size garage door do I need for an RV?

RV and oversized doors go up to about 16 ft wide and 14 ft tall; 12 × 12 ft and 14 × 14 ft are common for larger motorhomes.

How much headroom do I need for a garage door?

Standard tracks need 12–15 in of headroom above the opening plus at least 3 3/4 in of side room each side; low-headroom kits reduce this.

What are UK standard garage door sizes?

Common UK single doors are 2134 mm (7 ft) wide × 1981–2134 mm high; doubles are 4267 mm (14 ft) or 4877 mm (16 ft) wide.

Sources & method

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