{"id":26081,"date":"2026-10-27T03:41:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T03:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marix.us\/index.php\/pivot-door-weight-calculator\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T03:41:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T03:41:02","slug":"pivot-door-weight-calculator","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marix.us\/index.php\/pivot-door-weight-calculator\/","title":{"rendered":"Pivot Door Weight Calculator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"mxc\">\n<svg width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"position:absolute\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><defs>\n<symbol id=\"c-plate\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"3\" width=\"94\" height=\"94\" rx=\"12\" fill=\"#c9d1e0\" stroke=\"#7d869a\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><rect x=\"10\" y=\"10\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" rx=\"8\" fill=\"#dfe4ee\"\/><g fill=\"#0b0d12\"><rect x=\"12\" y=\"15\" width=\"16\" height=\"7\" rx=\"3.5\" transform=\"rotate(45 20 18.5)\"\/><rect x=\"72\" y=\"15\" width=\"16\" height=\"7\" rx=\"3.5\" transform=\"rotate(-45 80 18.5)\"\/><rect x=\"12\" y=\"78\" width=\"16\" height=\"7\" rx=\"3.5\" transform=\"rotate(-45 20 81.5)\"\/><rect x=\"72\" y=\"78\" width=\"16\" height=\"7\" rx=\"3.5\" transform=\"rotate(45 80 81.5)\"\/><\/g><circle cx=\"50\" cy=\"50\" r=\"19\" fill=\"#b9c2d3\" stroke=\"#7d869a\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><rect x=\"41\" y=\"41\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" fill=\"#0b0d12\"\/><\/symbol>\n<\/defs><\/svg>\n\n<section class=\"c-hero\">\n  <div class=\"in c-grid\">\n    <div>\n      <span class=\"lab\">Free tool \u00b7 Glass &amp; wood pivot doors<\/span>\n      <h1>Pivot door <em>weight<\/em> calculator<\/h1>\n      <p class=\"lede\">Enter your door size and material. We estimate the weight in seconds and tell you which Marix floor closer, and which weight rating, to order.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"c-trust\"><span><b>550<\/b> lbs max<\/span><span><b>304<\/b> stainless<\/span><span><b>5<\/b>-year warranty<\/span><span><b>90\u00b0<\/b> stop, both ways<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tool\" id=\"tool\">\n      <div class=\"seg\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Door material\">\n        <button role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-m=\"glass\" id=\"t-glass\">Glass door<\/button>\n        <button role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-m=\"wood\" id=\"t-wood\">Wood door<\/button>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"fields\">\n        <label for=\"cw\">Door width (in)<input id=\"cw\" type=\"number\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"36\" min=\"12\" max=\"120\" step=\"0.5\"><\/label>\n        <label for=\"ch\">Door height (in)<input id=\"ch\" type=\"number\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"96\" min=\"36\" max=\"200\" step=\"0.5\"><\/label>\n        <label for=\"cg\" id=\"lg\">Glass thickness\n          <select id=\"cg\"><option value=\"0.375\">3\/8 in (10 mm)<\/option><option value=\"0.5\" selected>1\/2 in (12 mm)<\/option><option value=\"0.625\">5\/8 in (15 mm)<\/option><option value=\"0.75\">3\/4 in (19 mm)<\/option><\/select><\/label>\n        <label for=\"cwt\" id=\"lwt\" hidden>Wood type\n          <select id=\"cwt\"><option value=\"3.64\">Solid hardwood (oak, walnut)<\/option><option value=\"2.6\">Solid softwood (pine, cedar)<\/option><option value=\"3.9\">MDF \/ engineered<\/option><option value=\"1.3\">Hollow core<\/option><\/select><\/label>\n        <label for=\"ct\" id=\"lt\" hidden>Door thickness (in)<input id=\"ct\" type=\"number\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"1.75\" min=\"1\" max=\"4\" step=\"0.125\"><\/label>\n        <label for=\"cx\" class=\"full\">Extra hardware, panels or cladding (lbs)<input id=\"cx\" type=\"number\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"0\" min=\"0\" max=\"300\" step=\"1\"><\/label>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"out\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n        <div class=\"wt\"><span id=\"ow\">0<\/span><small>lbs estimated<\/small><i id=\"okg\">0 kg<\/i><\/div>\n        <div class=\"gauge\"><i id=\"og\"><\/i><span class=\"tick\" style=\"left:20%\">110<\/span><span class=\"tick\" style=\"left:47.3%\">260<\/span><span class=\"tick\" style=\"left:60%\">330<\/span><span class=\"tick\" style=\"left:100%\">550<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"rec\" id=\"orec\">\n          <div class=\"rec-l\"><span class=\"mono\">Recommended<\/span><b id=\"on\">\u2014<\/b><span id=\"or\"><\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"rec-a\"><a class=\"btn\" id=\"ob\" href=\"#\">Order this closer <span class=\"ar\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"btn wa\" id=\"owa\" href=\"#\">Ask on WhatsApp<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"note\">Estimate with a 10% safety margin on the rating. Real weight varies with glass type, handles and hardware. If your door is close to a limit, send us the details before ordering.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"c-how\">\n  <div class=\"in c-grid2\">\n    <div class=\"scene\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n      <div class=\"stage\"><div class=\"flr\"><div class=\"plate\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\"><use href=\"#c-plate\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wall l\"><\/div><div class=\"wall r\"><\/div><div class=\"lintel\"><\/div><div class=\"leaf\" id=\"leaf\"><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n      <span class=\"lab\">How we calculate<\/span>\n      <h2>Area \u00d7 thickness \u00d7 material<\/h2>\n      <ul class=\"f\">\n        <li><b>Tempered glass<\/b><span>about 13 lbs per sq ft for every inch of thickness. A 1\/2 in glass door weighs about 6.5 lbs per sq ft.<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><b>Solid hardwood<\/b><span>about 3.6 lbs per sq ft for every inch. Softwood about 2.6, MDF about 3.9, hollow core about 1.3.<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><b>Rating with margin<\/b><span>we add 10% and pick the first Marix weight rating above it: up to 110, 260, 330 or 550 lbs.<\/span><\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <p class=\"tip\">Installer tip: measure the opening at 3 heights and 3 points, and always go with the smallest number.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"c-prod\">\n  <div class=\"in\">\n    <span class=\"lab\">The right closer for each door<\/span>\n    <h2>Glass or wood, concealed in the floor<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"pg\">\n      <a class=\"pc\" href=\"\/index.php\/product\/marix-glass-door-closer\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Marix-door-closers-for-glass.webp\" alt=\"Marix Glass Door Closer\" loading=\"lazy\"><div><span class=\"mono\">Glass doors \u00b7 up to 550 lbs<\/span><b>Marix Glass Door Closer<\/b><span>Ratings: 110 \u00b7 260 \u00b7 330 \u00b7 550 lbs<\/span><em>From $149.90 \u2192<\/em><\/div><\/a>\n      <a class=\"pc\" href=\"\/index.php\/product\/marix-edge-floor-spring-door-closer\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Marix-Edge-door-closer.webp\" alt=\"Marix EDGE Floor Spring Door Closer\" loading=\"lazy\"><div><span class=\"mono\">Standard wood doors \u00b7 up to 260 lbs<\/span><b>Marix EDGE Floor Spring<\/b><span>Ratings: 110 \u00b7 260 lbs<\/span><em>From $149.00 \u2192<\/em><\/div><\/a>\n      <a class=\"pc\" href=\"\/index.php\/product\/new-marix-pivot-door-closer\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Marix-door-Closers-1.webp\" alt=\"Marix Pivot Door Closer\" loading=\"lazy\"><div><span class=\"mono\">Heavy &amp; any material \u00b7 up to 550 lbs<\/span><b>Marix Pivot Door Closer<\/b><span>Ratings: 110 \u00b7 260 \u00b7 330 \u00b7 550 lbs<\/span><em>From $149.00 \u2192<\/em><\/div><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"c-faq\">\n  <div class=\"in\">\n    <span class=\"lab\">FAQ<\/span>\n    <h2>Common questions<\/h2>\n    <details><summary>How heavy is a glass pivot door?<\/summary><p>A 36 \u00d7 96 in door in 1\/2 in tempered glass weighs about 156 lbs. The same door in 3\/4 in glass weighs about 234 lbs.<\/p><\/details>\n    <details><summary>Which Marix closer is right for a wood door?<\/summary><p>For standard wooden pivot doors up to 260 lbs, use the Marix EDGE. For heavier or oversized wood doors, use the Marix Pivot Door Closer, rated up to 550 lbs.<\/p><\/details>\n    <details><summary>Should I choose a higher weight rating?<\/summary><p>Yes, when in doubt. The calculator already adds a 10% margin. Heavy handles, metal cladding or outdoor use with wind are good reasons to go one rating up.<\/p><\/details>\n    <details><summary>How wide can the door be?<\/summary><p>With a center pivot, Marix handles doors up to 8 ft wide. For small and mid-size openings an offset pivot works well.<\/p><\/details>\n    <details><summary>Does Marix rust on wet floors or outdoors?<\/summary><p>No. The closer is made of 304 stainless steel and has a 5-year warranty.<\/p><\/details>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"c-cta\">\n  <div class=\"in\"><h2>Not sure about your door?<\/h2><p>Send us the size, material and photos. 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