Infographic – Door Handing And Swing Direction Made Simple
- Door Handing: Refers to which side the hinges are mounted and the side toward which the door swings.
- Swing Direction: Indicates whether the door opens inward (inswing), outward (outswing), or swings both ways (double-acting).
- Understanding door handing and swing direction helps to identify door type for accurate installation, safety, and space planning.
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Door Hand Type
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Description
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Common Use
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Left Hand (LH)
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Hinges left, swings inward
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Typical interior door
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Right Hand (RH)
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Hinges right, swings inward
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Typical interior door
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Left Hand Reverse (LHR)
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Hinges left, swings outward
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Exterior/outward swinging door
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Right Hand Reverse (RHR)
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Hinges right, swings outward
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Exterior/outward swinging door
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Left Hand Double Acting
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Hinges left, swings both ways (in/out)
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Commercial kitchens, corridors
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Right Hand Double Acting
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Hinges right, swings both ways (in/out)
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Commercial kitchens, corridors
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