Torsion Spring Calculator
Answer a few quick questions and we'll help you find the right spring
Step 1 Door Measurements
Enter your garage door dimensions and weight.
Door Width *
-- Select Width --
8 ft 9 ft 10 ft
12 ft 14 ft 16 ft
18 ft 20 ft Other (enter manually)
Enter width manually (e.g. 11 ft):
Common:
9 ft
16 ft
8 ft
Please select or enter door width
Door Height *
-- Select Height --
6 ft 7 ft 8 ft
9 ft 10 ft 12 ft
Other (enter manually)
Enter height manually (e.g. 11 ft):
Common:
7 ft
8 ft
Please select or enter door height
Door Weight *
-- Select Weight --
75 lbs 100 lbs 125 lbs
150 lbs 175 lbs 200 lbs
225 lbs 250 lbs 275 lbs
300 lbs 350 lbs
Other (enter manually)
Unknown
Enter weight manually (e.g. 185 lbs):
Common:
100 lbs
150 lbs
200 lbs
Please select or enter door weight
Number of Springs *
-- Select --
1 Spring
2 Springs
Most common:
2 Springs
1 Spring
Please select number of springs
Step 2 Spring Specifications
Measure your existing spring or enter the needed specifications.
Spring Wind *
Info:
Standard setup: Left-Hand spring goes on the right side (black cone). Right-Hand spring goes on the left side (red cone).
L
Left-Hand Wind
Right side of door, Black cone
R
Right-Hand Wind
Left side of door, Red cone
Please select spring wind direction
Wire Size *
-- Select Wire Size --
.125" .135" .142"
.1483" .1562" .162"
.170" .177" .1875"
.192" .207" .2187"
.2253" .2343" .2437"
.250" .2625" .273"
.283" .289" .295"
.3065" .3125" .3437"
.375" .4062" .4375"
.500"
Other (enter manually)
Enter wire size manually (e.g. .185):
Most common:
.192"
.207"
.250"
.162"
Please select or enter wire size
Inside Diameter (ID) *
-- Select ID --
1-3/4" (1.75")
2" (2.0")
2-1/4" (2.25")
2-9/16" (2.5")
3" (3.0")
3-3/4" (3.75")
Other (enter manually)
Enter inside diameter manually (e.g. 2.75"):
Most common:
1-3/4"
2"
2-1/4"
Please select or enter inside diameter
Spring Type
Torsion Spring
Extension Spring
Not sure
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Next: Lift Type
Step 3 Lift Type & Track
Select your garage door lift configuration and track radius.
Lift Type *
[H]
Standard Lift
~12" headroom. Most residential doors.
[H+]
Hi-Lift
High ceilings, car lifts.
[V]
Vertical Lift
Commercial / industrial.
Please select lift type
Track Radius *
-- Select Radius --
12" (Standard)
15" (Large)
Other (enter manually)
Enter track radius manually (e.g. 14"):
Most common:
12"
15"
Please select or enter track radius
Headroom Available (optional)
-- Select --
10" 11" 12"
13" 14" 15"
18" 24"+
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Next: Drum
Step 4 Drum Information
Drums are usually stamped with a part number. Look for numbers on the drum face.
Info:
Drums are stamped with a part number 98% of the time. If unknown, you can measure the drum circumference and outside diameter.
Drum Type *
-- Select Type --
Standard Lift Drum
Hi-Lift Drum
Vertical Lift Drum
Unknown
Most common:
Standard
Hi-Lift
Please select drum type
or measure the drum if part number is unknown
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Next: Contact
Step 5 Your Contact Info
We'll review your specifications and contact you with the right spring recommendation.
Phone (optional)
Additional Notes (optional)
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