Size & Dimension Guides

Knowing the specific dimensions of house rooms and objects come in handy when you need to do some house remodels & decorating.

Here’s our reference guide to the sizes of every part of the house, home objects, furniture, plumbing and so on.

How Far Apart are Studs?
| Updated August 10, 2022 | Published February 17, 2022

Studs are measured at 16 inches apart on the center.This is a standardized measurement that is used across the construction industry because it is what most building codes recognize as the best distance between studs for buildings to have structural integrity.

Standard Patio Sizes
| Updated February 18, 2022 | Published February 15, 2022

Patios come in all shapes and sizes to meet the needs of the occupants of a property and to suit the size of both the home and the backyard. Here we will look at some common patio sizes and what you need to consider when deciding on the size and shape of your new patio area.

Standard Staple Sizes
| Updated November 15, 2023 | Published February 14, 2022

A stable has a standard size that contains a thin wire gauge of 23 and legs measuring 6mm or ¼ inch long; you can easily find other stable sizes with a wire gauge of 23/8, 23/10, 23/13, 23/15, 23/17, 23/20 and 23/24.

Standard Futon Sizes
| Updated August 9, 2022 | Published February 12, 2022

The futon sizes are available in the standard mattress sizes, which can be twin-size futon (38 inches by 75 inches), full-size futon (53 inches by 75 inches), queen-size futon (60 inches by 80 inches), and king-size futon (76 inches by 80 inches). The sizes also depend on the type of position it is set up, which is either bi-fold or tri-fold.

Standard Door Hinge Sizes
| Updated February 12, 2022 | Published February 12, 2022

A door hinge has a standard size of 3.5″ in width, 3.5″ in length with a door thickness of 1 ⅜ inch. You can also find many other sizes on the market, including a 3.5-inch hinge, 4-inch hinge, 5-inch hinge, 6-inch hinge, 5-inch commercial hinge, and 6-inch commercial hinge.