Sizes of toilets: how to choose the most convenient and optimal option

It is impossible to imagine a bathroom without a toilet. Until recently, everyone installed almost the same floor kits with a cistern, which often did not fit into the dimensions of the room. At present, the problem has exhausted itself, since various shapes, colors and sizes of toilet bowls are presented in retail outlets. The buyer has the opportunity to choose a suitable item: it can be a wall-mounted, solo toilet or even a children's version that fits perfectly into the room.

Experts believe that if you choose the wrong size of the toilet, it will be inconvenient for them to use

Basic rules for choosing the size of the toilet: photos of attractive bathrooms

When choosing plumbing, many do not take into account the dimensions of the toilet bowl, paying attention only to the workmanship and other technical capabilities. Experts consider this approach to be wrong, because if you choose the wrong sizes of plumbing, it will be inconvenient to use it, which will cause significant discomfort.

To sit comfortably on the toilet, there should be at least 60 cm of free space in front of it

Interesting information! The first toilet with a cistern was developed back in 1596 by Sir John Harington in Great Britain. Queen Elizabeth became the first owner of plumbing.

When choosing the optimal dimensions of the toilet, it is first of all recommended to pay attention to the following points:

1. Once installed, the size of the toilet should not interfere with normal movement in the bathroom. It is required that the device does not become an obstacle when opening the front door or cabinet doors.
2. For a convenient location on the toilet, at least 60 cm of free space should remain in front of it, but in general this indicator depends on the height of the person who most often uses plumbing. If the distance is small, the knees will rest against either the wall or other furniture.
3. The height of the toilet bowl determines how comfortable it will be to sit on it. This installation height is considered correct when, in a sitting position, the feet are on the floor, and do not hang in the air, otherwise it will not be possible to calmly relax, and the legs will be in constant tension.
4. When choosing a width, you also need to focus on the physique of a person who uses a plumbing fixture more often than others. The main thing is that during sitting there should be no painful sensations in the muscles. So, if the rim is too narrow, the edges will constantly press on the legs, but if the rim is too wide, the legs will quickly become numb.

The correct installation height of the toilet is when, in a sitting position, the feet do not hang in the air, but are on the floor

An equally important parameter is the weight of the structure, which is influenced not only by the size of the toilet bowl, but also by the type of material from which it is made. The following are considered average parameters:

• faience products - 26-31.5 kg;
• porcelain toilets - 24.5 - 29 kg;
• stainless steel plumbing weight - 12-19 kg;
• marble models are considered the heaviest, their weight is 100-150 kg;
• the lightest is plumbing made of special plastic - 10.5 kg.

It is worth noting that hanging models are lighter than compact toilets with a cistern, because they are characterized by the absence of a foot. In general, the size and capacity of the cistern, which varies from 6 to 11 liters, affects the weight of toilets. The weight indicators of the product are considered very relevant, especially when installed in dilapidated houses of the old fund or on the second floors in private houses.

How some technical characteristics affect the size of toilets

Choosing the optimal size of the toilet, you should be guided by additional characteristics that affect the change in general parameters. Experts advise considering the following points when buying:

When choosing the size of the toilet, you should pay attention to its proportionality to the dimensions of the room

• ease of use for all residents of an apartment or house;
• proportionality to the dimensions of the room;
• attractive appearance that matches the design of the room;
• ease of installation.

The size of an already installed toilet bowl will be influenced by many factors, one of which is the type of water flush, which can be horizontal, poppet with outlet into the wall, direct with outlet into the floor or visor with oblique outlet. The features of the sewer connection depend on this parameter. This criterion is selected based on the features of the plumbing wiring. This is due to the fact that in some cases the pipe can both run along the floor and be located horizontally in the wall.

The most compact toilet for a small toilet is considered to be a model with an oblique outlet, which allows you to move the device as close as possible to the sewer pipe. Also in this case, you can easily grow the outlet pipe and position the toilet in the most optimal position.

The most inconvenient are devices with a direct outlet, requiring attachment to a pipe coming out of the floor. In this case, the only thing that can be thought of regarding the location of the toilet is to turn the device around its axis in one direction or the other. The sizes of the toilet bowls also depend on the installation features, in this case the following models stand out:

The model of a toilet bowl with an oblique outlet allows you to move it as close to the sewer pipe

• corner;
• suspended and built-in;
• monoblocks;
• wall-mounted;
• floor.

When choosing a place for installing the device, it is necessary to take into account the size of the corrugation for the toilet, the main purpose of which is to drain water. The corrugation is most often made of hard or soft plastic. When choosing an element, it must be borne in mind that if the size of the toilet cuff is 13 cm, then the length of the corrugation should not be less than 20-120 cm. The diameter is selected based on the parameters of the toilet model that will be installed in this bathroom.

Useful advice! The cuff should fit snugly against the external outlet of the appliance and ensure a tight connection between the corrugation and the toilet. The diameter is selected taking into account the parameters of the attachment point, and the length of the cuff is in the range of 112-130 mm.

What are the standard sizes of toilet bowls for bathrooms

Previously, all cistern toilets were built to standard sizes that were considered optimal and versatile for most washrooms. Despite the fact that today you can choose or order a toilet bowl of any size, it is still recommended to build on the standard sizes of a toilet bowl with a cistern, which were calculated based on the average growth, size and weight of a person. The plumbing fixture, which is characterized by the presence of a solid-cast shelf, is 60.5 cm long, 34 cm wide, and the height of the toilet bowl from the floor in this case reaches 35 cm.

Today you can choose a toilet of almost any size, but it is recommended to adhere to the standard parameters.

The size standards for toilets with a cistern, in which there is no cast shelf, will be slightly different parameters. In this case, the length is 46 cm, and the width is 36 cm. In such toilets, the height parameters can vary from 35 to 40 cm. Children's toilets, which are installed both in preschool institutions and in apartments, can be distinguished into a separate group. The following dimensions can be considered as the size standards for toilets intended for children:

• length should be between 28 and 40 cm;
• width - 21-29 cm;
• height - 13-33 cm, this characteristic depends on the age of the child who will use the device.

Helpful information! According to GOST, toilet bowls of domestic manufacturers differ in such dimensions - 380x480x370-400 mm. The parameters may vary depending on the type of device. It should be borne in mind that the parameters of the toilet without a cistern are indicated, the dimensions of which are taken into account separately.

Imported devices have parameters that differ from domestic ones. So, the depth usually does not exceed 68.5 cm, the width reaches 36.5 cm, and the height of the toilet bowl from the floor is at the level of 41 cm.

When choosing an imported toilet bowl, you must remember that their parameters differ from domestic ones.

Thus, when choosing the overall dimensions of the toilet, you can focus on the above figures, which are considered optimal for use by people with a normosthenic body type. If people of non-standard build live in the apartment, in this case, you should choose atypical sizes of toilet bowls, which will be most comfortable for the user.

Sizes of toilets: features of corner models and monoblocks

In some bathrooms, especially those whose area is limited, they often prefer to install corner models, the parameters of which are chosen based on the width of the corner space where the installation is planned. The most common sizes of floor-standing toilets designed for corner installation are:

• width - 345-375 mm;
• depth - 725-790 mm;
• height - 370-430 mm.

The advantage of installing a toilet in a corner is the ability to hide all communications and leave more open space in a small bathroom. Corner models can be floor-standing or wall-mounted. The wall-mounted installation for a toilet bowl built into the wall is not only characterized by minimal dimensions, but also reliably attached to the wall or floor.

The size of the corner toilet is chosen based on the width of the space where the installation of the device is planned

A distinctive feature of a monoblock from a compact toilet is the fact that the flush cistern and bowl are one undivided element made from a single piece of ceramic. The main disadvantage follows from this, because if one element is violated, the entire structure must be replaced.

Ease of cleaning lies in the fact that there are no additional elements between the water tank and the bowl itself, which also affects the warranty period, which in some models reaches 20 years. The sizes of toilets with a built-in cistern are different for all manufacturers.However, domestic products are influenced by the accepted standards of GOST, according to which the standard for the size of a monoblock toilet has the following characteristics:

• width - 360-375 mm;
• height - 390-775 mm;
• length - 685-775 mm.

Corner toilet makes it possible to hide all communications

The most common sizes of wall-hung and built-in toilets

Built-in toilets, which are considered to be typical for the creation of modern interiors, are gaining more and more popularity in the design of toilet rooms. The advantage of using suspended models is that the toilet bowl has no points of contact with the floor covering, and all communications are reliably hidden behind a false wall or a special box. Today there is a large selection of installations that allow you to choose the optimal height of the toilet bowl, which is especially important for people with a non-standard physique.

In addition to the fact that the installation of a suspended structure, due to the absence of any toilet elements on the floor, simplifies cleaning in the room, it also allows you to visually increase the size of the room. If you correctly install the built-in model, it can withstand a significant weight (up to 400-450 kg), although outwardly in terms of parameters it does not differ from a standard solo toilet bowl.

The standard sizes of built-in toilets are shown in the table:

These models are very widespread due to the fact that all elements that do not look too original, such as a drain, a tank, sewer pipes and connections, are hidden behind a bezel. All that remains in sight is the attractive bowl and the chrome-plated water release button, which is often two-piece and allows you to control the amount of water used. Most often in retail outlets there are such sizes of wall-mounted toilet bowls with installation:

• width - 355-370 mm;
• depth - 470-580 mm;
• height - 390-420.

Standard dimensions of the installation frame are: width 50 cm, height 110 cm

Due to the fact that the cistern is located in the space between the walls, which is processed with sound-insulating materials, the noise from draining water and filling the cistern is significantly reduced. When choosing the size of the installation, you need to take into account the dimensions of the device, because, based on them, you will have to make a special niche, where all communications will be hidden.

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If the wall-mounted toilet bowl and the installation frame itself are purchased separately, then it is necessary to carefully measure in order to choose a frame that matches the dimensions of the plumbing fixture. In the case when the toilet bowl has non-standard dimensions, it is recommended to purchase a frame with adjustable elements that can be easily adjusted to specific dimensions.

Helpful information! The standard frame parameters for installation are considered to be 50 cm wide and 110 cm high. You should be aware that some manufacturers offer shorter models for rooms with limited height, in which case the height reaches 850 mm.

The advantage of hanging toilets is that all communications are hidden behind a false wall

Features of the size of children's toilet bowls and compact class models

Small toilets are often installed in rooms where families with children live. In addition, such models are also preferred by lovers of minimalist interiors, even if the parameters of the bathroom allow you to install a larger model. This is due to the fact that the main task of the style is to arrange the functional space and at the same time leave the maximum amount of free space.In general, the following sizes of a compact toilet are distinguished:

• width - 290-350 mm;
• length - 460-590 mm;
• height - 260-340 mm.

When choosing the size of a children's toilet, one should take into account not only the age, but also the weight, as well as the characteristics of the physique of the child. Do not forget that children grow up quickly, so you should choose in advance a device with a size margin of 20-25%.

Plumbing experts say that it is possible to mount a special children's toilet only if there is enough free space in the bathroom. Otherwise, you should pick up a special cover for the toilet, with which the child will be comfortable using the plumbing. Now even pads with a ladder have been developed, which help a child climb onto the toilet without the help of adults.

Plumbers recommend installing a children's toilet only if there is enough free space in the toilet

Custom sizes of toilet bowls: models for the disabled and devices with additional functions

For people of large build, the appropriate sizes of toilets are also selected, which are characterized by increased dimensions. Such options are intended for people with a large weight or height from 190 cm. When choosing a model, you should give preference to an option that can withstand an increased load. Often, enlarged toilet bowls are designed for a weight of 600-650 kg. In this case, the standards for the height of the toilet bowl from the floor will differ from the generally accepted ones and usually reach 65-70 cm, the length of the models is from 70 cm, and the width is 40 cm or more.

Useful advice! If the retail outlets did not find the optimal size of the toilet bowl corresponding to the area of ​​the room, you can make a plumbing item to order, taking into account the necessary parameters.

Most often, non-standard toilet bowls for people with disabilities are made to order. In this case, it is necessary that the device is not only larger in size, but also equipped with special handrails and a seat. The height of such models is 15-20 cm more than standard options. If the toilet is used by a wheelchair user, the seat height should not exceed the dimensions of the wheelchair. Usually this parameter is 50-60 cm. The same dimensions of the toilet are recommended for use by the elderly.

Toilets of non-standard sizes and characteristics are ordered for people with disabilities

Toilet bowls with a built-in bidet can also have non-standard sizes. In most cases, these models are long due to their special elongated shape, because the shower shower is conveniently mounted on the rim. The toilet cistern with a bidet is also large compared to standard sizes. The length of the models is usually about 70 cm, and the width is 40-41 cm.The harness has smaller dimensions: the width is 29-36 cm, and the length is 52-60 cm.

How to choose a toilet seat by size, features of choosing a cover

Choosing the right toilet seat size is considered just as important as buying a properly sized plumbing fixture. Another important accessory is the toilet lid, which has a decorative and protective function.

When choosing the size of the toilet seat, make sure that the accessory fits the rim of the bowl. It is important that the seat is not noticeable narrower than the rim, but the width may exceed the dimensions of the rim, but not more than 1 cm.

Another important characteristic of the seat is the material from which it is made, because it is on it that the main load of a person's weight goes. Of course, it is better to choose models that have a smooth surface that will be easier to keep clean. Some people prefer fabric upholstered seats. In this case, it is important that the fabric does not crease or wrinkle during use.

When choosing a toilet seat, you need to make sure that it fits not only in size, but also in fixings

Useful advice! When choosing a plastic seat, you need to pay attention to the fact that there are no cracks or chips on the surface, which will not only cause discomfort, but can also cause damage and pinching of the skin.

We do not recommend the use of seats made of wood, because this material cannot be coated with an antibacterial coating. Due to the porosity of wood, the seat will absorb harmful fumes and bacteria that can cause disease. Therefore, it is better to buy a product made of high-quality plastic, pre-treated with antibacterial agents. For people with disabilities, it is advised to purchase seat models equipped with special handles.

The size of the toilet lid does not have to match the rim or the diameter of the bowl. Some models are smaller than the seat itself. The main thing is that the lid tightly covers the opening of the toilet bowl. To prevent animals from accidentally getting into the device, you need to monitor the tight fit of the lid to the rim of the toilet bowl without creating gaps.

Many people are familiar with the problem when, after using the toilet bowl, the lid falls off and hits the seat and rim, which soon leads to cracking of the accessory, and also creates unnecessary noise. In this case, the way out of the situation is to buy a seat with a microlift, the so-called soft close system, which automatically lowers the lid with the seat without unnecessary knocking and does not allow it to hit the tank during opening. Other advantages of installing such a seat:

Better to buy a seat made of plastic pre-treated with antibacterial agents

• increase in the service life of the cover and the drain tank;
• ease of installation, which even a person without experience can handle;
• ease of maintenance, which is achieved due to the fact that the cover can be simply removed and rinsed using two fastening buttons.

Some models are additionally equipped with touch sensors that independently lower / raise the seat depending on the approach or distance of a person from the toilet.

What determines the size of the cistern: the main types of containers

Different models of toilets from different manufacturers differ in the capacity of the cisterns. In most domestic toilets, the size of the tank varies from 4 to 13 liters, but in imported versions this parameter is in the range of 4-6 liters. This is due to the fact that in most countries water consumption is treated with great trepidation. Water from the tank is drained using a drain mechanism. It is important to note that, regardless of the capacity of the tank, the drain fittings to drain a certain amount of water.

Regardless of the volume of the tank, the drain fittings can be adjusted for a certain amount of water

Interesting information! Plumbers note that 3.5-4 liters of water are used for maximum drainage, and 1.5 liters are enough for a small one. Most modern toilets have 2 flushing modes - maximum and half volume, which saves on utility costs.

Dual-mode 6L tanks enable one family to save up to 6500L per person per year. Thus, with an economical tank, which is also distinguished by its reduced size, a family of four can save up to 20 thousand liters of water per year.

The choice of the size of the toilet should be approached with all responsibility, because the wrong model will not allow you to relax normally. In addition to taking into account the physique of the people who will use it, it is necessary to take into account the size of the bathroom. Only a well-chosen toilet bowl can guarantee the comfort of the whole family.