If they re on the right it s a right handed door.
Left handed door vs right handed door.
If you are replacing an existing interior door open that door place your back against the hinges and if the door is on your left you then have a left hand door.
You will need a left handed lh lock.
If they re on the left side it is a left handed door.
Stand with your back to the jamb that has the hinges.
If the hinges are on the right you have a right handed door.
To do this you ll need to stand on the outside of your door.
Make sure you are entering not exiting.
As seen in the graphic below if it s an outswing door with the hinges on the left hand side your door is left hand reverse.
Why is this important you may wonder.
Notice where the hinges are.
If you do the same and the door swing is on your right and outward then it s a right hand door.
When the door opens away from you towards the outside and the knob is on the right hand side it is a left hand outswing door.
However the clerk taking the order may still get confused especially if you re ordering over the phone.
If the door opens to your right this is a right handed door.
If the door swing is on your left and also inward then you ve got a left hand door.
It s best to order your doors in person.
If your right hand swings with the hinges on the same side as the door in front of you it s a right handed door.
When the door opens toward you and the knob is on the left hand side it is a left hand inswing door.
Standing with your back against the swinging door hinges open your door.
Are they are on your left side or right side.
If the door is on your left it s left handed.
Then hold up your hands pretending your wrists are hinges and your hands are doors.
If the door is on your right it s right handed.
C if the hinges are on your right side it is a right handed door.
If the door is on your right you then have a right hand door.
B if you have to pull the door towards you to enter it is a reverse swinging door.
If it opens to your left it s a left handed door.
3 standard or reverse handed push in or pull out following 1.
When the door opens toward you and the knob is on the right hand side it is a right hand inswing door.
If the hinges are on the left you have a left handed door.
B if the hinges are on your left side it is a left handed door.