Because of the standardization of the lock a widely.
Euro door lock sizes.
Do not measure to the end of the black cam ring.
In general standardization would make manufacturing and servicing locks easier and the euro profile lock became the shape that was a compromise of several leading types.
This will show how simple it is using the diagram to the right.
When measured correctly replacing your cylinder locks can improve your home security.
How to measure the size of the euro cylinder lock barrel out of the door.
Cylinder locks have several standardized profiles a popular one of which is the euro profile.
Security brands such as yal.
Euro cylinder door locks are the most common lock type in britain today.
How to measure euro oval cylinder locks.
How to measure a horizontal door lock.
They can be fitted to your front and back doors and offer resistance to drilling picking bumping etc.
This is dimension a and is called the external size to centre.
Next measure from the inside edge of your door including furniture to the centre of your door to find dimension b the internal size to centre.
Specifically these locks are widely used throughout the united kingdom.
They are versatile and most brands will fit any kind of upvc door as well as composite aluminium and patio doors.
Measuring horizontal locks is actually very straight forward.
The name should give you a pretty clear indication of where they are popular.
This is the overall depth or length if you like of the horizontal lock body.
Measure from the end of the cylinder barrel to the centre of the screw hole each way.
The locks are mainly used on residential doors.