Throw (Hinge)
The distance a hinge moves the door away from the cabinet or frame when opened, determining whether the door clears adjacent doors, walls, or appliances.
In Detail
In cabinet hardware, "throw" describes how far the hinge arm swings the door outward and to the side when opened. Standard concealed hinges have a throw of about 3/4" — the door edge clears the face frame by 3/4" at full opening. Zero-protrusion (zero-throw) hinges are designed for blind corners where the door must not intrude into the adjacent opening. Full-crank hinges increase throw for doors that need to clear thick face frames or moldings.