Standard wheelchair measurements
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What is the standard SEAT WIDTH for an adult manual wheelchair?
18"
What is the standard SEAT DEPTH for an adult manual wheelchair?
16"
What is the standard DOORWAY WIDTH?
Minimum of 32" (ideal 36") with additional 26" beside door to allow for door swing
What is the standard HALLWAY WIDTH?
36"
What is the standard SEAT HEIGHT in an adult manual wheelchair?
20"
What is the standard SEAT WIDTH for a narrow adult manual wheelchair?
16"
What is the standard SEAT DEPTH for a narrow adult manual wheelchair?
16"
What is the standard SEAT HEIGHT for a narrow adult manual wheelchair?
20"
What is the standard SEAT WIDTH for a slim adult manual wheelchair?
14"
What is the standard SEAT DEPTH for a slim adult manual wheelchair?
16"
What is the standard SEAT HEIGHT for a slim adult manual wheelchair?
20"
What is the standard dimensions for SEAT HEIGHT for a hemi/low seat wheelchair?
17.5"
What is the standard SEAT WIDTH for a junior wheelchair?
16"
What is the standard SEAT DEPTH for a junior wheelchair?
16"
What is the standard SEAT HEIGHT for a junior wheelchair?
18.5"
What is the standard SEAT WIDTH for a child wheelchair?
14"
What is the standard seat depth for a child wheelchair?
11.5"
What is the standard SEAT HEIGHT for a child wheelchair?
18.75"
What is the standard SEAT WIDTH for a tiny tot wheelchair?
12"
What is the standard SEAT DEPTH for a tiny tot wheelchair?
11.5"
What is the standard SEAT HEIGHT for a tiny tot wheelchair?
19.5"
What is the WIDTH of a standard adult manual chair from rim to rim?
24"-26"
What is the LENGTH of a standard adult manual wheelchair?
42"-43"
What is the HEIGHT TO PUSH HANDLES FROM FLOOR of a standard adult manual wheelchair?
36"
What is the HEIGHT TO SEAT FROM FLOOR of a standard adult manual wheelchair?
19.5"
What is the HEIGHT TO ARMREST FROM FLOOR of a standard adult manual wheelchair?
29"-30"
How much room is needed for a 360 degree wheelchair turning space?
60" x 60"
Side reach in wheelchair
48" maximum and at least 15"
Maximum countertop
31"
Parking spaces
Need additional 4 foot aisle
Pathways and walkways
48" wide
Ramps
36" wide with slop to rise is 1:12 (vertical rise 1" to 12" ramp)
Railings
Should be between 29"-36" high with 32" average.
Curbs on ramps
4" high
Level platform of ramp
4' x 4' platform
Sharp turn in ramp
90d turn requires minimum of 4' x 4' landing; a 180 degree turn requires minimum of 4' x 8' landing.
Ramp leading to door
Must be 5' x 5' platform before door that extends 12"-18" alongside of door to allow for door swing without back up
Replacing hinges with offset hinges
Can add 1 1/2"
Forward reach for adult standard manual wheelchair
Maximal height when seated: 48"
Lowest height: 15"
Side reach for adult standard manual wheelchair
Maximal height when seated: 48"
If counter is obstructing: 46"
Hallway width
36"
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