The formula to calculate the hinge weight is:
\[ \text{HW} = \frac{\text{DW}}{\text{H}} \]
Where:
Hinge weight refers to the weight that each hinge must support when a door is hung. It is calculated by dividing the total weight of the door by the number of hinges. This calculation is important for ensuring that the hinges used are capable of supporting the door's weight without failure.
Let's consider an example:
Using the formula to calculate the hinge weight:
\[ \text{HW} = \frac{150}{3} = 50 \text{ lbs} \]
This means that each hinge must support 50 lbs for this scenario.
