---
title: "How long does a front door last?"
description: "A front door lasts 20–60 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/front-door/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How long does a front door last?

**Typical lifespan: 20–60 yr**

The main external door of a house, typically 36 by 80 inches in the US and 838 by 1,981 mm in the UK.

> Typical service life before replacement.

## How that compares

*Front door against things of a similar time.*

- Front door: 20–60 yr
- Komodo dragon: 25–35 yr
- Toilet: 20–50 yr
- Solar panel: 25–40 yr
- Great hammerhead: 20–44 yr
- Three-toed sloth: 20–40 yr
- Shortfin mako shark: 28–32 yr
- Harpy eagle: 25–35 yr

## What that means over time

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| Period | How many you would buy |
| --- | --- |
| Per year | 0.0333 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1 of them |

> Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.

## More about a front door

- [How much does a front door weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/front-door/) — 20–90 kg
- [How much does a front door cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/front-door/) — 250–4,000 $
- [Front door vs Window](https://atoneplace.net/vs/front-door-vs-window/) — Side by side
- [Front door vs Toilet](https://atoneplace.net/vs/front-door-vs-toilet/) — Side by side
- [Front door vs Bathtub](https://atoneplace.net/vs/bathtub-vs-front-door/) — Side by side
- [Front door vs Garage door](https://atoneplace.net/vs/front-door-vs-garage-door/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How long does a front door last?

A front door lasts 20–60 yr. Typical service life before replacement.

## Related pages

- [How much does a front door weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/front-door/)
- [How much does a front door cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/front-door/)
- [How long does a toilet last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/toilet/)
- [How long does a solar panel last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/solar-panel/)
- [How long does a ceiling fan last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/ceiling-fan/)
- [How long does a bathtub last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/bathtub/)
- [How long does a elevator last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/elevator/)
- [How long does a garage door last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/garage-door/)
- [How long does a window last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/window/)
- [How long does a fire extinguisher last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/fire-extinguisher/)
- [How long does a radiator last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/radiator/)
- [How long does a escalator last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/escalator/)
- [Front door vs Window](https://atoneplace.net/vs/front-door-vs-window/)
- [Front door vs Toilet](https://atoneplace.net/vs/front-door-vs-toilet/)
- [Front door vs Bathtub](https://atoneplace.net/vs/bathtub-vs-front-door/)
- [Front door vs Garage door](https://atoneplace.net/vs/front-door-vs-garage-door/)

## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)