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Walk and Driveway Gate Post Spacing
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Since gates come in multiple widths and with options for hinge and latch hardware, we will need to
determine the ‘on-center’ post measurement for our gates individually. Before you can calculate the ‘on-
center’ post measurement for the gate, you will need to note the following items:
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The width of the gate
o
The width needed for the hinges
o
The width needed for the latch
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First, let’s determine which style of hinge was supplied in your order. If you are unsure which hinge you
have, you can refer to your itemized invoice or refer to Figure 3 below. Once you know which hinge your
gate is utilizing, note the single (one leaf) or double (two leaf) gate width measurement in Figure 2 below:
Hinge Name
Use
Adjustable
Single
Gate
Width
Double
Gate
Width
5.5" J-Bolt Hinge
Walk Gates
Yes
3"
6"
7" J-Bolt Hinge
Driveway
Gates
Yes
3" to 4"
6" to 8"
Self-Close Hinge*
Walk Gates
No
3/4"
1.5"
Figure 2 - Hinge Width Table
* NOTE – Covers all models of self-closing hinge.
Figure 3 – 5.5" J-Bolt Hinge 7" J-Bolt Hinge Self-Closing Hinge
