Standard Wardrobe Door Sizes: Swing and Sliding Door Widths Explained
Standard wardrobe door widths and heights in mm for Singapore homes: 450mm swing doors, 850–950mm sliding doors, and how many doors fit a 6ft, 8ft or 10ft wardrobe.
By The Wardrobe SG Team · Updated 1 November 2026
The short answer
A standard swing (hinged or casement) wardrobe door is about 450mm wide, and a standard sliding wardrobe door is about 850mm to 950mm wide, with 900mm the most common. In a floor-to-ceiling wardrobe on a 2,600mm Singapore HDB ceiling, the main doors are about 2,050mm tall, with a separate 450mm top compartment door above and a 100mm plinth below.
Key takeaways
- Swing door panels are about 450mm wide.
- Sliding door panels are about 850–950mm wide, usually 900mm.
- Main doors are about 2,050mm tall on a 2,600mm ceiling.
- The top compartment adds 450mm and the plinth 100mm.
- Swing doors need about 450mm of clear space in front to open.
Door size affects how a wardrobe looks, how much space it needs and how easy it is to reach inside. Here are the standard sizes we build to for Singapore homes.
Standard wardrobe door widths
| Door type | Typical width | Main door height | Clearance needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swing / hinged / casement | About 450mm | About 2,050mm | About 450mm in front |
| Sliding | 850–950mm (900mm common) | About 2,050mm | None |
| Top compartment | Matches doors below | About 450mm | Opens upward or outward |
Swing doors wider than about 500mm get heavy and put more strain on hinges. Sliding doors narrower than about 800mm leave very small openings, so 900mm is a good balance.
How many doors fit your wardrobe?
| Wardrobe width | Swing doors (450mm) | Sliding doors (900mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 6ft (about 1,830mm) | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| 8ft (about 2,440mm) | 5 doors | 2–3 doors |
| 10ft (about 3,050mm) | 6–7 doors | 3 doors |
| 12ft (about 3,660mm) | 8 doors | 4 doors |
Exact counts depend on your measured width, side panels and any filler strips. We confirm the door layout at the on-site measurement.
Swing or sliding: which size suits your room?
- If there is less than about 60cm between the wardrobe and your bed, sliding doors usually work better.
- If you want to see the whole wardrobe at once, swing doors give full access.
- In wide master bedrooms, both work, so it comes down to style and budget.
For more detail, see sliding vs hinged wardrobe doors and our HDB and BTO wardrobe dimensions guide.
Disclaimer: This guide is general information only and is not professional, legal or regulatory advice. Rules and guidelines (HDB, BCA, URA, town councils, condo MCSTs) change and may apply differently to your home, so check current requirements with the relevant authority before starting works. Prices and timelines are indicative; your written quotation is final. Read the full disclaimer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the standard width of a wardrobe door?
- About 450mm for a swing (hinged) door and about 850–950mm for a sliding door, with 900mm the most common.
- How tall are wardrobe doors in an HDB flat?
- On a 2,600mm HDB ceiling, the main doors are about 2,050mm tall, with a 450mm top compartment above and a 100mm plinth below.
- How much space do swing wardrobe doors need?
- Allow about 450mm of clear space in front of the wardrobe so each door can open fully.
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