This measurement is also referred to as turning radius or turning circle. It is the smallest circle in which the wheelchair can be driven making a 360° (Waugh et al., 2013).
What is the size of the space needed for a wheelchair to turn around inside of an accessible public restroom?
A clear circle of at least 60 inches around the side wall and 56 inches from the rear wall to allow a wheelchair to turn (the door cannot swing into the minimum required area for wheelchair-accessible toilet compartments).
What is the minimum diameter a wheelchair needs to turn around in a kitchen?
An accessibly-designed kitchen, for example, should allow for wheelchair access (i.e., a minimum of 48 inches between countertops, a minimum turning radius of 60 inches and a minimum 32-inch-wide doorway) with easily accessible work stations.
How much space do wheelchair users need to turn 180 degrees?
60 inches
What is the minimum width for a wheelchair?
32 inches
What is the standard size of a wheelchair seat?
Typical wheelchair seat widths: Standard wheelchairs widths are 16′′ (narrow adult), 18′′ (average adult) and 20′′ (wide adult). For children and small adult sizes as small as 8” are available.
How do you determine wheelchair size?
How to Choose a Wheelchair Size
How do you measure for a wheelchair?
Place a clipboard/book at the back of the wheelchair user to help get an accurate measurement. Measure from the back of the pelvis to the back of the knee in a straight line. Always measure both legs. If there is a difference between the two legs, check that the wheelchair user is sitting up with the pelvis level.
How do you determine the width of a wheelchair seat?
Determine seat width by measuring the person’s hips from one side to the other, in a straight line. Then add two inches to this measurement to select a proper wheelchair seat width. Determine seat depth by measuring from the back of the hip to the back of the knee of the person while seated.
What is a standard wheelchair?
Standard manual wheelchairs are the most frequently used wheelchairs in today’s market. Standard wheelchairs weigh over 35 lbs. without the front riggings, they have a seat width and depth between 16 and 20 inches, and have fixed or detachable armrests.
What is the width of a narrow wheelchair?
The narrowest wheelchair is the Drive Medical Lightweight Transport Chair which is only 21 inches wide from edge to edge with a 17′′ seat width. The narrowest self-propelled wheelchair though is the Medline Excel K4 which is only 23.5 inches wide from wheel to wheel with a 16′′ seat width.
What is the width of a transport wheelchair?
Yes, all transport wheelchairs fold to a size of 2.5 feet by 9 inches wide – compact enough to fit into any car!
How wide should a hallway be for wheelchair access?
Hallways in public buildings must provide an adequate amount of space to conveniently accommodate people in wheelchairs. The minimum required ADA hallway width is 36 inches.
What is code for hallway width?
4.4 The minimum width of all hallways is 3 feet (914 mm). 5.1 Stairways must have a clear width of 36 inches (914 mm). 5.2 The minimum headroom in all parts of the stairway shall not be less than 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm).
