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Dimension or Size of Chairs: A Comprehensive Guide

One of the most common questions that we have been getting through emails, especially from our dealers, distributor and procurement personals from all over the world is “what is the dimension or size of chairs”, or “how do we find out the chair heights”. In the current context, our customers wanted to know about the most common chair height which is used as a base for a seating and dining tables. This is a broad question, as there are many types of chairs available in the market and in the end, the most important factor is the target customer, average height and demographics of the society in which the dealer or distributor is operating. Here we have prepared a brief detail about the general size of the chair and information about the common sizes of toilets. We hope this will serve as a guide for all those who are having similar issues and need these details to continue their operations. We do recommend you should have an eye on all the relevant parameters which we will be covering in this piece of content.

Size of a chair Dimension of a Standard Chair

Dimensions for General Seating or Dining tables A majority of the chairs will have the height between 16-18 from the ground. This height is suitable for an average individual and also for a standard table height which is normally between 28 to 30 inches. The size of the seat is also equally important. The standard or normal size of the seat can vary between 15-17 inches.

Dimensions of Specific chairs or tables In addition to general seating or dining chairs, there are also variations in chair height for specific use. This includes bar stools, which normally will have a seat height of 28-32 inches. This is so that the stools can be used along with higher tables or counters.

Dimensions of Chairs for Kids or People with Special Needs In some of the instances where the chairs are targeted for kids or people with special needs, the height of the chair is specifically altered to accommodate the user’s needs.

Dimensions of Chairs for Elderly The elderly may have different chair height preferences based on their ease of use and comfort. This is due to the fact that the knees and the back of elderly people can be sore easily. It is also important to take care of the back support offered by the chair.

Dimension of Toilets Dimension of a Standard Toilet

Standard Height Toilet A normal or standard toilet height is generally around 14-15 inches from the floor to the actual toilet seat.

Height of Toilet Bowl The toilet bowls are usually of two different types – round and elongated. Round toilet bowls are usually in the range of 16-17 inches, while the elongated toilet bowls are usually in the range of 18-19 inches.

Dimensions of ADA Toilets or Universal Design Toilets In this section, we will be taking about some specific toilet heights.

Height of ADA Toilets ADA (Americans with Disability Act) height toilets are usually required to be between 17-19 inches.

Space around the Toilet In universal design, there is space requirement given which must be followed around the toilet.

Grab Bars Grab bars are also another important aspect which must be considered when it comes to toilet dimensions.