Standard Wheelchair Measurements For Proper Fit

Question 1

Seat Height

Answer 1

Measure form the users heel to the popliteal fold as add 2 in he’s to allow clearance of the footrest.
19.5 to 20.5 in.

Question 2

Seat Depth

Answer 2

Measure from the users posterior buttock, along the Lateral thigh to the popliteal fold; then subtract approximately 2 inches to avoid pressure from the front edge of the seat against the popliteal space.

16 in

Question 3

Seat width

Answer 3

Measure the widest aspect of the users buttock, hips, thighs, and add approximately 2 in. This will provide space for bulky clothing, orthoses or clearance for the trochanters from the armrest side panels.

18 in

Question 4

Back Height

Answer 4

Measure from the seat of the chair to the floor of the axilla with the uses should flexed to 90° and then subtract approximately 4 in. This will allow the final back Height to be below the inferior angles of the scapulae.

16 to 16.5 in

Question 5

Armrest Height

Answer 5

Measure from the seat of the chair to the olecranon process with the users elbow flexed to 90° and then add approximately 1 in.

9in above the chair seat