These come in lots of different sizes and a corner vanity, or a lavatory that is wide but not very deep can solve all sorts of design challenges in bathrooms. What a lot of words that mean the same thing in various parts of the English speaking world! I'm going to use the words washbasin and vanity. Sink, washbasin, lavatory or vanity dimensions and clearances They should be placed between the rim of the bathtub and 33 inches (84cm) above the floor. Minimum bathtub clearance - A minimum of 21 inches (53cm) must be left as clear space along the edge of the bathtub.īathtub controls location - You need to be able to reach the tub controls from both inside and outside the tub. Recommended bathtub clearance - 30 inches (76cm) should be left as clear space along the edge of the bathtub. Whirlpool tubs with dimensions of 5ft x 2 3/4ft or 153cm by 81cm are available. Standard bathtub dimensions - The smallest standard bath is 5ft x 2 ½ feet (153cm x 76cm). Toilet paper holder location – the suggested position is 8-12 inches (20 - 30cm) from the front of the toilet seat to the center line of the toilet paper holder, and a height of 26 - 30 inches (66 - 76cm). The recommended clearance in front of the toilet is 30 inches (76cm). This means a span of 40 inches (102cm) is recommended to accommodate a toilet. – 20 inches (51cm) is recommended from the center line of the toilet seat to the nearest wall or obstruction. A minimum of 21 inches (53cm) is required is required in front of a toilet or bidet. This means the minimum span required to accommodate a toilet is 30 inches (76cm). The minimum distance required from the edge of the toilet to the wall is 4 inches (10cm).
Minimum code toilet clearance - The minimum distance required from the toilet center line to the nearest obstruction is 15 inches (38cm). Recommended toilet clearance - 20 inches (51cm) is recommended from the center line of the toilet seat to the nearest wall or obstruction. Minimum bathroom dimensions and clearances - maybe for using in your small bathroom floor plans or even a Jack and Jill bathroom.These are what you want to make a bathroom feel spacious - perhaps for your master bathroom floor plans. Recommended bathroom dimensions and clearances.
In this bathroom dimensions section I've included: Bathroom Fixture Dimensions and Clearances So I guess you can slot the back of the toilet and any portion of the bath that isn't a shower under a sloping ceiling. A good rule of thumb is that if you're going to stand (in front of the toilet, in front of the lavatory, in the shower then you need decent ceiling height.Ī height of 6ft 8 ins (2.03m) is required in front of all fixture and for a 30 inch (76cm) diameter where the shower head is.
If you're trying to sneak a bathroom into that area under the stairs or squeeze one into some left over loft space you need to check the rules about ceiling height. If you're one of my UK readers where there's no regulations (not sure about other places) a smaller arrangement is possible if you use a high wall mounted tank (dotted line) or space saving toilet. The minimum you're allowed by code in the US is 5ft x 2.5ft (1.5m x 0.76m). Half bathroom dimensions (toilet and corner sink, pocket door) 5ft x 3ft (1.5m x 0.9m).