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Shop Doors 42x80

Explore 42-inch-wide by 80-inch-high doors, organized by door style. Compare the designs in this size, then open a product to review its starting configuration, materials and available options.

42 inches wide × 80 inches high4 door styles to explore

Explore door styles Understand the measurements

Full X Exterior Door

Ranch Exterior Door

Altitude Front Door

Photographs show door styles. The finish, glass, hardware and configuration depend on your selections.

Front Door Styles 42x80

Find an entrance with the right character in 42x80. Review the selected exterior configuration, handing, frame and threshold details on each product.

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42″ × 80″

Full X Exterior Door 42 x 80 in

Door panel dimensions; not the rough opening or framed-unit size.

From $2,131.00

Customize & Buy

42″ × 80″

Ranch Exterior Door 42 x 80 in

Door panel dimensions; not the rough opening or framed-unit size.

From $1,932.00

Customize & Buy

42″ × 80″

Altitude Front Door 42 x 80 in

Door panel dimensions; not the rough opening or framed-unit size.

From $2,251.00

Customize & Buy

42″ × 80″

Locust Round Top Front Door 42 x 80 in

Door panel dimensions; not the rough opening or framed-unit size. Height is measured to the top of the arch; confirm the arch profile before ordering.

From $4,771.00

Customize & Buy

Style photographs may show a different finish, glass or hardware combination. Starting prices apply to each listing’s selected base configuration; available upgrades, shipping and tax are additional.

Measure once. Choose thoughtfully.

Choosing a 42x80 door

A 42x80 door is 42 inches wide and 80 inches high according to the listing’s measurement basis. Before you choose, confirm whether that means a single slab or the combined leaves of a pair. The dimensions of your frame and wall opening are separate.

Door panel size

The physical door panel is also called a slab. Its dimensions do not specify the frame or the wall opening.

Framed door unit

A hinged door’s jamb, threshold and frame change the overall unit dimensions. Use the selected product’s specifications.

Rough opening

The opening in the wall framing must match the selected door system’s installation requirements. Do not derive it from slab size alone.

Schematic diagrams explain the measurement types. They are not construction drawings or fit allowances.

42-inch width, 80-inch height

42 inches is 3 feet 6 inches across. For a single-door listing, this is the nominal panel width. Confirm your actual panel and opening measurements rather than assuming an existing frame is sized for the new door.

An 80-inch-high panel is 6 feet 8 inches tall. It is 4 inches shorter than an 84-inch panel and 16 inches shorter than a 96-inch panel. Confirm the selected product’s frame and installation dimensions before choosing.

Door size and clear passage are different measurements. Hinges, pivots, frames and the open position of the door affect the space you can move through.

Compare door heights

80″

This size

6 feet 8 inches

84″

7 feet

96″

8 feet

Panel heights shown to the same scale. Height alone does not determine the required opening.

Sliding barn doors

Plan the coverage and the travel

A 42x80 barn door listing states its measurement basis; check whether the width describes one panel or a pair. Check the opening, trim, required overlap, track clearance and wall parking space with the chosen hardware. A panel that matches the opening’s width exactly may not provide the coverage you need.

Read the barn door measuring guide

Hinged, pocket & pivot doors

Match the size to the door system

For hinged doors, confirm handing, swing, jamb and threshold details. A pocket door needs room within the wall for its frame and travel. A pivot door needs the specified pivot location and clearance. The same panel dimensions can have different installation requirements.

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Arched door dimensions

Check the shape as well as the height

For an arched listing, check whether the stated height is measured to the top of the arch. The arch profile, springline and matching frame need their own specifications. A rectangular door with the same width and height does not establish the fit of an arched door.

Arched interior doors Arched exterior doors

Before you choose

Your measuring checklist

A few details help turn a size search into the right door for your project.

Name the measurement. Record whether you have a panel, framed-unit, finished-opening or rough-opening size.
Measure in more than one place. Record widths and heights at several points, and check whether the opening is square and level.
Check the installation space. Include trim, wall depth, ceiling clearance, nearby fixtures and room for the door to move.
Confirm the selected system. Review the product drawing, installation instructions and included hardware before ordering.

42x80 door questions

What does 42x80 mean for a door?

42x80 means 42 inches wide by 80 inches high. For a single door, the listing generally refers to the door slab. A double-door listing may use the combined nominal width of two leaves. Read the dimension note on the product you select.

Will a 42x80 door fit an opening of the same size?

Panel size alone does not establish fit. A hinged door has frame and jamb requirements, while a barn door needs coverage, overlap and hardware clearance. Use the selected product’s specifications and installation instructions to confirm the required opening.

Which door styles come in 42x80?

The sections above show the current 42x80 listings in this collection. Each product links to its own size and starting configuration. Material, finish, glass and hardware options vary by model.

What if I need a size close to 42x80?

A listed size is a starting point for comparison. Available custom dimensions vary by product and door system. Explore a nearby size, review the model’s configurator, or contact Rustica with your opening measurements before ordering.

Have an opening measurement instead of a door size? Rustica can help you review the dimensions and available options.

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