Standard Wheelchair Measurements - Adult

Lower Leg Length

19.5-20.5 in

measure from the heal to the popliteal fold and add 2 inches

footplates should be at least 2 in from the floor

Buttock/Thigh Depth

16 in

measure from the posterior buttock, along the lateral thigh, to the popliteal fold, then subtract up to 2 in

Hip Width

18 in

measure the widest aspect of buttocks, hips or thighs and add 1.5 in

Shoulder Height

16-16.5 in

measure from the seat of the chair to the floor of the axilla with the user's shoulder flexed to 90 degrees, then subtract 4 in

Elbow Height

9 in above the chair seat

measure from the seat of the chair to the olecranon process with user's elbow flexed to 90 degrees, add 1 in