Hinges and Hardware 101 - How to measure your hinge

Have you been looking for information on how to measure your hinges?  Here's a simple guide for the main dimensional components of your hinge.  Open Width - the dimension when the hinge is open flat.  Length - How long is the hinge measured along the barrel or pin. Material Thickness - What is the measurement for the material used for the hinge leaves.  Pin Diameter - the rod that is inserted through the rolled part of the leaves. Knuckle Length - The length of each of the segments of the hinge leaves wrapped around the pin.  If you know these five dimensions you can successfully order a hinge.  You just need to specify what material you're looking the hinge to be supplied in.  This of course does not include any custom operations such as holes, springs or bends.  For more information on standard hinges click here.