How the clearance check works
A hinged door turns about its hinges, so how far it reaches forward is the leaf width multiplied by the sine of the swing angle. The projection peaks at 90 degrees, and opening further means sweeping through that point, so past 90 the leaf width itself is used. A drawer is simpler: the extension depth is the clearance it needs. Your own standing room is then added and the total is compared with the clearance in front.
No recommended walkway width is published here. Figures of that kind circulate widely but are not a standardized household value, and standing room is something you decide. Written as of October 2026.
This tool compares dimensions only. Circulation width, how much floor furniture occupies, and whether a layout works are out of scope. Sliding and bi-fold doors, which do not project forward, are not supported.
Frequently Asked Questions
No recommended walkway width is published here. This page compares only the clearance a door or drawer needs to open fully, not circulation width. Standing room is a figure you set yourself.
A door leaf projects furthest forward at 90 degrees. Opening past that means sweeping through the same point, so the leaf width itself becomes the clearance needed. The formula applied is shown in the results.
A difference of zero is reported as opening fully, with 0 in to spare. The comparison uses the same one-decimal values shown on screen, so the figures and the conclusion never contradict each other.