There is no single standard shower door size, but most doors fall into a few common bands. Bathtub doors in our catalog are 56 to 60 inches wide and 62 inches tall. Sliding doors for alcove showers come in 48 and 60 inch widths at 76 inches tall, and hinged single doors run roughly 23 to 30 inches wide at 72 inches tall. The size that fits your bathroom depends on the finished opening, so this guide to standard shower door sizes starts with how to measure, then shows the actual width ranges, heights and glass thickness of the doors we carry.
Standard shower door sizes at a glance
Many sliding doors list a width range (for example 56 to 60 inches) because the top guide bar can be trimmed. Hinged and fixed doors usually list one width, so they need a more exact opening.
- Bathtub doors: sized to sit on a tub ledge. Our WOODBRIDGE tub doors fit 56 to 60 inch openings at 62 inches tall.
- Sliding alcove doors: common listed sizes are 48 x 76 inches and 60 x 76 inches, with some models covering 44 to 48 or 56 to 60 inch ranges.
- Hinged single doors: our ANZZI hinged and semi-frameless doors run 23 to 30 inches wide at 72 inches tall.
Wayfair’s shower door measuring guide also suggests measuring your hallway and bathroom doors, since a large glass panel has to fit through them.
How to measure for a shower door
The WOODBRIDGE listings say to measure only after walls are finished (tile, back walls and so on). Then follow these steps.
- Measure the width in three places. Measure wall to wall at the top, middle and bottom of the opening. The Dulles Glass sliding door measuring guide takes the bottom reading just above the curb, the middle at 36 inches up, and the top about 4 inches below the header.
- Use the narrowest number. Dulles Glass says the smallest of the three readings determines what size door fits, and suggests calling the supplier before ordering if the readings differ by more than 1/2 inch.
- Check the walls for plumb. Hold a level vertically against each side wall. Wayfair advises getting professional help if your walls are not plumb.
- Check the curb or tub ledge. Lay the level across it to confirm it is level, and measure its width. Dulles Glass calls a curb of at least 2 inches ideal. Several of our WOODBRIDGE doors note a minimum threshold depth of 3 inches, so check the spec sheet of the exact door you want.
- Measure the height from the top of the curb or tub ledge, and check for obstructions above the door.
- Check swing clearance for hinged doors. For a hinged or pivot door, Wayfair suggests anchoring a tape at the hinge side and sweeping it in an arc to confirm the door clears the vanity, toilet and bathroom door.
Record widths to the nearest 1/16 inch; your narrowest width must fall inside the door’s listed range.
Bathtub shower door size vs stall door size
A bathtub shower door sits on the tub rim, so it is shorter. The WOODBRIDGE frameless bathtub doors we carry are 62 inches tall and adjust from 56 to 60 inches wide, which matches the width of a 60 inch alcove tub opening. The SDD6062-B lists a 25 5/8 inch walk-in opening.
Stall and alcove shower doors sit on a shower base or tiled curb, so they are taller. In our catalog these run 72 to 76 inches tall. Our freestanding bathtub buying guide covers tub sizes if you are still choosing between an alcove tub and a freestanding one (freestanding tubs do not take a door).
Sliding vs pivot shower door
A sliding (bypass) door uses two panels on a top rail: one panel slides past the other, so nothing swings into the room. Sliders suit tubs and alcoves of 48 to 60 inches. The walk-in opening is narrower than the full width. For example, the ANZZI Kahn and Stellar 60 inch doors list a 31 1/8 inch walk-in opening, and the Rhodes 60 inch door lists 28 1/8 inches.
A pivot or hinged door swings out, giving a wider clear entry for its size but needing floor space in front. The ANZZI Fellow 30 inch hinged door lists a 30 inch walk-in opening, while the semi-frameless ANZZI Lancer 23 inch door lists a 20 inch walk-through. ANZZI’s measuring guide lists single doors at 24 to 36 inches wide.
Frameless vs framed shower door
Frameless doors hold the glass with rollers, hinges and a top rail rather than a full metal surround, which gives a cleaner look. Framed doors wrap the glass in a metal frame and track. In our listings, glass thickness varies by model rather than strictly by style: the WOODBRIDGE tub door uses 3/8 inch (10 mm) ANSI Z97.1 certified tempered safety glass, the ANZZI sliders use 5/16 inch, and the framed Vanity Art VABSD6076 uses 0.4 inch tempered glass (see the table below). Thicker glass is heavier, and the WOODBRIDGE 60 inch tub door weighs 153 pounds, so plan for two people when installing.
Shower doors we carry, by size
| Model | Type | Width | Height | Glass | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOODBRIDGE SDD6062-B tub door | Frameless double sliding | 56 to 60 in | 62 in | 3/8 in | $791.00 |
| WOODBRIDGE ASD4876-MBL | Frameless double sliding | 46 to 48 in | 76 in | 5/16 in | $851.00 |
| ANZZI Kahn 60 x 76 | Frameless sliding | 60 in | 76 in | 5/16 in | $559.99 |
| ANZZI Stellar 60 x 76 | Frameless sliding | 60 in | 76 in | 5/16 in | $461.99 |
| ANZZI Rhodes 60 x 76 | Frameless sliding | 60 in | 76 in | 5/16 in | $529.99 |
| Vanity Art VABSD6076 | Framed bypass | See listing | See listing | 0.4 in | $1,095.06 |
| ANZZI Fellow 30 x 72 | Frameless hinged | 30 in | 72 in | 3/8 in | $582.99 |
| ANZZI Lancer 23 x 72 | Semi-frameless hinged | 23 in | 72 in | 1/4 in | $239.99 |
Prices can change. Single widths are overall door width, so confirm the fit range on each spec sheet. You can browse more frameless options on our WOODBRIDGE brand page.
Choosing a 60 inch shower door
For a 60 inch opening, decide first whether the door sits on a tub (a 62 inch tall tub door like the WOODBRIDGE SDD6062-B) or a shower base (a 76 inch door like the ANZZI Kahn, Stellar or Rhodes). If your narrowest width is 57 or 58 inches, an adjustable 56 to 60 inch door is a safer match than a fixed 60 inch size.
Installation notes
Several of these doors are marked “professional installation highly recommended” by ANZZI, and the Vanity Art listings describe two-person installation. Follow the manufacturer’s manual and local building code, and get a professional if your walls are out of plumb or your curb is not level. Shower doors ship by freight: orders of $999 or more ship free, and orders under that ship for a flat $200. Sizing questions? Call 866-777-2590 (Monday to Friday, 9AM to 6PM PST) and review our return and refund policy before ordering.
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Frequently asked questions
What are standard shower door sizes?
Common sizes are 56 to 60 inches wide by about 62 inches tall for bathtub doors, 48 or 60 inches wide by 72 to 76 inches tall for sliding stall doors, and roughly 24 to 36 inches wide for single hinged doors (per ANZZI’s size chart). Always measure your finished opening first.
How do I measure for a shower door?
Measure the finished opening wall to wall at the top, middle and bottom, and use the narrowest reading. Check both walls for plumb with a level, check that the curb is level, and measure height from the curb or tub ledge.
What size bathtub shower door do I need?
For a 60 inch alcove tub, look for a door that fits a 56 to 60 inch range, like our WOODBRIDGE tub doors. Measure along the tub ledge after tiling, and pick a door whose adjustable range includes your narrowest width.
Is a sliding or pivot shower door better?
Sliding doors save floor space and suit wide tubs and alcoves, but the walk-in opening is narrower than the door. Pivot and hinged doors give a wider entry on narrow showers but need clear space to swing open.
