What lift door width do I need?

The required clear opening depends on the lift application, cabin size, accessibility needs, door mechanism and project requirements. Preliminary planning ranges are shown on this page, but final dimensions must be confirmed from the selected lift system's GA drawing.

Which lift door is suitable for a home lift?

Depending on available space and design, a home lift may use a manual swing, automatic telescopic, centre-opening, collapsible or other suitable entrance configuration. The shaft, cabin, landing and door mechanism should be checked together.

Can I check a lift door without knowing the exact measurements?

Yes. You can request a free space assessment from Volo if you do not yet know the shaft or entrance dimensions. Final suitability requires actual site measurements and the selected lift system's GA drawing.

Lift Door Configurator

Q: Can I have a centre-opening lift door?

A centre-opening lift door may be possible depending on the shaft, cabin dimensions, entrance width, door mechanism and landing arrangement.

Q: What is a single-side sliding lift door?

A single-side sliding lift door uses panels that travel towards one side of the entrance and can be useful for selected space-conscious layouts.

Q: Does the lift door affect shaft size?

Yes. Door width, door mechanism, entrance arrangement, cabin size and structural opening can affect overall lift planning dimensions.

Check Which Lift Door Can Fit Your Space

Enter the measurements you know and tell us how the lift will be used. The checker compares common door arrangements and highlights which options are worth investigating.

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Tell us about your lift

What is the lift for?

Passenger capacity

Shaft width Enter mm • feet/inches shown automatically.

Shaft depth Enter mm • feet/inches shown automatically.

Available entrance width Clear opening in mm • feet/inches shown automatically.

What access do you need?

Landing arrangement

Door you are interested in

Don't know your measurements? That's okay. Send us your number and we can help you understand what needs to be measured. Request a free space assessment ↗

What door options can you consider?

The best door depends on the shaft, cabin, entrance, landing space and how the lift will be used.

OPTION A • CENTRE OPENING

Automatic Centre-Opening

Two panels meet at the centre and move away from each other when opening.

Premium symmetrical entrance
Good passenger access
Requires complete entrance-space check

OPTION B • SINGLE SIDE

Single-Side Sliding

Door panels travel towards one side of the entrance.

Useful for some compact layouts
Can suit restrictive entrance arrangements
Side pocket must be checked

OPTION C • TELESCOPIC

Telescopic Automatic

Multiple panels slide in the same direction and can help with certain space constraints.

Space-conscious arrangement
Common in selected passenger applications
Exact mechanism dimensions vary

OPTION D • COLLAPSIBLE

Collapsible Gate / Door

Folding or collapsible entrance that can be considered for selected applications.

Can suit selected retrofit situations
Useful for some compact installations
Safety and landing conditions must be checked

OPTION E • MANUAL

Manual Swing Door

Hinged entrance that may work where there is sufficient landing swing space.

Can suit selected home lifts
Compact mechanical concept
Landing swing clearance is important

OPTION F • ARCHITECTURAL

Panoramic / Glass

Architectural automatic entrance for premium residential and panoramic lift concepts.

Appearance-led design
Premium residential applications
Structural details require confirmation

Looking for a specific answer?

These are some of the questions homeowners, architects and builders commonly need answered before finalising a lift entrance.

Can I have a centre-opening door? Check your available space Can I use a single sliding door? Explore compact entrance options Can I use a collapsible door? See where it may be considered What door width do I need? Plan for passenger access

Lift door size guide

These are preliminary planning ranges only. Final clear openings and structural dimensions depend on the selected lift system and project requirements. Dimensions are shown in mm with feet/inches in brackets.

Application	Planning opening	Possible concept	Main consideration
Compact home lift	650–700 mm (2'2"–2'4")	Manual / automatic	Available space
Residential passenger	700–800 mm (2'4"–2'7")	Centre / telescopic	Shaft + cabin balance
Higher-capacity passenger	800–1000+ mm (2'7"–3'3"+)	Automatic	Traffic + cabin size
Hospital / stretcher	900–1200+ mm (3'0"–3'11"+)	Wide automatic	Stretcher + accessibility

Lift door questions answered

Can I have a centre-opening lift door?

Possibly. It depends on the available shaft, cabin dimensions, entrance width, door mechanism and landing arrangement. Use the space checker for a preliminary comparison.

What is a single-side sliding lift door?

The door panels travel towards one side rather than separating equally from the centre. It can be useful for selected space-conscious layouts.

Can a collapsible door be used for a lift?

Collapsible gates or doors can be considered for selected home, goods, low-rise and retrofit applications, subject to the lift design and applicable project requirements.

Does the door affect the required shaft size?

Yes. Door width, mechanism, entrance arrangement, cabin size and structural opening can all affect the overall lift planning dimensions.

What door width is suitable for wheelchair access?

The required clear opening should be established from the actual accessibility requirement, cabin size and applicable project requirements. The configurator should not be treated as a statutory compliance check.

Which door is suitable for a home lift?

Depending on space and design, a home lift can use manual swing, automatic telescopic, centre-opening or other suitable configurations.

What Lift Door Size and Type Can Fit Your Space?