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How to measure the top third of an archway for Mezuzah placement?

Question: How do I measure the proper place to affix the Mezuzah by such a entry; a third from the top of the circle or from where it goes…

My doorway is around 94 inches tall. The bottom of Shlish Ho’Elyon is around 31 inches from the top, which is around 62 inches high. My shoulder height is around 54-55 inches high. So where do I place the Mezuza? I saw conflicting sources which leave me confused.

If the doorway is 100 inches tall, or less, it should still be placed on the top third and not at shoulder height. It is placed at sholder height…

Our doorway is 100 inches tall. Does putting the Mezuzah on the top third mean that the bottom of the Mezuzah has to be at 33 inches, or should it be at shoulder height, roughly 63 inches?

If the doorway is 100 inches tall, it should still be placed on the top third and not at shoulder height. Sources: בשו״ת אבנ״ז יו״ד שפד, ח שבמקום ששליש…

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