# 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.

Source: https://www.wardrobe.com.sg/blog/standard-wardrobe-door-sizes-singapore
Author: The Wardrobe SG Team (Wardrobe SG)
Updated: 1 November 2026

## Quick 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.

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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 |

_Standard wardrobe door sizes (mm)_

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 |

_Typical door count by wardrobe width_

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](/blog/sliding-vs-hinged-wardrobe-doors-singapore) and our [HDB and BTO wardrobe dimensions guide](/blog/wardrobe-dimensions-hdb-bto-singapore).

> **Our build standard** — Every Wardrobe SG wardrobe uses 450mm swing doors or 850–950mm sliding doors, a 100mm plinth and a 450mm top compartment on a 2,600mm ceiling. See [swing door wardrobes](/wardrobes/swing-door-wardrobe) and [sliding door wardrobes](/wardrobes/sliding-door-wardrobe).

## 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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