What is the distance measure of a lock? Distance measure explained simply!

The center distance (Entfernungsmaß) of a mortise lock specifies the distance in mm between the so-called follower (Drückernuss) and the keyhole (in the locking cylinder). It is measured from the respective center of each point.

The follower has a square opening and is combined with a square spindle, on which the door handle (lever handle) ultimately sits.

For standard room doors, the center distance is normally 72 mm. If a round cylinder lock is installed, it is usually 74 mm. For front doors, the center distance is typically 92 mm, or 90 mm in the case of round cylinder locks.

Other locks, such as the profile frame lock, can have a center distance between 72 and 120 mm.

Locks that do not have a follower have, by definition, no center distance.

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