Are toilet seats a standard size?

No, there isn’t a standard size for all toilet seats, due to a variety of toilet styles. There are key measurements that you will need, even though most seats are adjustable to fit the most common toilet bowl shapes. The measurements are: The distance between the fixing holes – where the screws are.

How do you measure for a replacement toilet seat?

The standard measurement is 5 1/2 inches. Measure the width of the bowl at its widest point. Measure the length of the bowl from between the seat bolts to the outer edge of the front of the bowl. Round bowls should have a length of about 16 1/2 inches and elongated bowls should be 18 to 18 1/2 inches.

What is the highest toilet seat they make?

Toilet seats are usually about an inch high or slightly higher on those with the anti-slip bumper. But it is safe to assume they are always fixed at 1 inch high. So that leaves the bowl height which has to be at least 16 inches tall to make up for the minimum 17 inches to deem as comfort height.

How do you measure a B&Q toilet seat?

Measure from your toilet seat fixing point to the lip and then the width to find the dimensions needed for your new toilet seat.

What is the difference between a comfort height and a chair height toilet?

‘Chair height’ is commonly used for toilets bearing the height of 17 inches. ‘Comfort height’ also means chair height but is brand-specific. The 17 to 19-inch height starts from the upper part of the seat and down to the floor. This is the number set by ADA or Americans with Disability Act for compliance.

What is comfort height vs chair height toilet?

Heights vary enough to be noticeable. Most often, they fall somewhere between 15” and 19”, with standard toilets coming in under 17”. However, chair height toilets, what Kohler refers to as Comfort Height® toilets, measure 17” or more.

What is the difference between top fix and bottom fix toilet seats?

Types Of Toilet Seat Fittings Top fixing toilets seats work by feeding two bolts into the pan which are then tightened from the top. Bottom toilet seat fixings are fitted from the top and then tightened from underneath, often with wing nuts.