Patio Door Size Guide: Finding the Perfect Patio Door for Your Home

Patio doors range in size based on design and the needs for your home. Common patio door sizes generally range from 60 to 192 inches wide and 80 to 96 inches tall. The size of the door will depend on how many panels you want. Instead of a conventional two-panel sliding patio door, you can choose a three-panel or a four-panel patio door instead. Find out more about standard patio door sizes for sliding patio doors and French doors, plus learn about custom-sized patio doors.

Standard Patio Door Sizes and Dimensions

Standard two-panel patio doors can measure 6-feet wide by 8-feet tall while large sliding glass doors can span 16-feet wide and 8-feet tall. The size of your patio door can vary based on the patio door dimensions for the rough opening.

It’s important to know how to measure patio doors because a proper fit can help prevent leaks. Measuring sliding glass door dimensions also informs design considerations based on available space. To get patio door dimensions, measure the width from the inside of one jamb to the other. For the patio door height, measure from the threshold to the head jamb.

Double Sliding Patio Doors Dimensions

Two-panel sliding glass door sizes will range between 60 and 72 inches wide with a height between 80 and 96 inches. You can find 5-foot, 6-foot, and 8-foot wide two-panel patio doors.

Custom Sliding Glass Door Sizes

Custom sliding door sizes can help expand the design possibilities for your home. Marvin Replacement custom sizes all patio doors to ensure a proper fit for your home. If you’ve got a specific project in mind, custom-sized sliding patio doors will serve you best. With custom sliding patio doors you can extend the width and the amount of included panels. Custom sizing patio doors can allow you to add patio door features like sidelites or adjoining picture windows to capture more natural light and scenery.

French Door Dimensions

Sliding French doors dimensions mirror sliding patio door sizes because they function the same. The biggest difference between French doors vs. sliding patio doors is the door’s profile. A French door has a wider bottom rail for a bolder look. It also means a slighter smaller glass area than a sliding glass door. Our French door buying guide can help you with design and style options.

How to Choose a Patio Door

Knowing when to replace a patio door can help get you started on how to choose a patio door. You can decide to replace your patio door with the same style of door. Or, you can pick a different patio door style, like a sliding French door, for a bolder, more traditional look. If the space allows it, you can also think about a bigger patio door. A patio door buying guide can help you navigate the possibilities so you can pick the best patio door for your home.  

Cost to Install a Sliding Glass Door

Patio door costs vary based on several factors. The sliding glass door size, installation needs, and design selections will affect the price of a patio door. Larger doors and those that require more installation work will have a higher price than smaller sliding glass doors that have fewer installation needs. Marvin Replacement offers full-service patio door replacement so you can select your patio door and allow our professional installers to handle the hard work of setting up your new patio door.