WC Measurements Flashcards
Width
24-26
Length
42-43
Push handles to floor height
36
Armrest to floor height
29-30
360 turning space
60x60
90 turning space
Min 36
Doorway or hall width
> 32, 36 ideal
Side reach
24 max
Parking spot
4 ft aisle
Door width
32
Outdoor swing
18 walkers 26 wc
Stairs
7-9 high 11 deep
Handrails 32 high .5-2 diameter
Light switch
36-48
Toilet seat height
17-19
Grab bars
33-36
Countertops
<31 high
>24 deep
Ramps
1:12 slope to rise
>36 wide
Handrail 34-38 and extends 12 beyond top/bottom
Level landing top and bottom
Back height
Seat to lower angle scapula
Plus seat cushion height
Armrest height
Seat to just below elbow at 90 plus cushion height
Seat height
(Min clearance between floor and footplate is 2)
Add 2 to leg length
20 norm
Seat width
Widest hips plus 2
18 norm
Seat depth
Post butt to lower leg minus 2-3
16 norm
Too long may compromise post knee circulation increase kyphosis post pelvis tilt and sacral sitting
Leg length or seat to footplate
Bottom shoe to below thigh minus cushion height
Too long encourages sacral sitting and sliding forward
Too short creates uneven distribution of weight (ischial seat WB> thighs)
