Here is a guide on how to choose the best Toto toilet fit for your bathroom based on the space you have, and your preferences.
Tools
Measuring tape/ ruler
Pen
Paper/ notepad
Dimensions of a Standard Toilet
Measurements are essential when it comes to designing your bathroom layout. Here are some factors to keep in mind:
Toilet seat height
This refers to the space between the toilet seat top and the floor (the base of the toilet). For a standard toilet, the measurements should be about 15 to 17 inches.
Bowl shape
Most toilet models have elongated or round bowls. If the toilet is meant to be installed in a small space, the ideal shape would be round. On the other hand, if the space is larger or designed for commercial purposes, then the elongated bowl design would be ideal.
Toilet width
Take note of the measurements of the tank and the toilet bowl. The wider of the two will determine the width of the overall stall.
Rough-in dimensions
The rough-in space refers to the distance between the center of the waste pipe and the wall that is behind the toilet. The rough-in dimensions should be about 10 to 14 inches.
In terms of depth, the measurements should be about 27 to 30 inches deep. The back height should be about 21 to 31 inches while the width is about 20 inches. For the toilets that are ADA compliant, the height of the seat should be about 17 to 19 inches. This makes ADA compliant bathrooms different from the average ones.
How to Take Toilet Measurements
Take maximum measurements
The maximum points are the widest and the longest points of the toilet bowl. However, the bolt hole measurements are to be taken from center to center. Make sure the measurements are correct and stay safe when taking the measurements!
How To Know What Toilet Size Fits
Measure the rough-in, and measure the distance from the wall that is behind the toilet and the middle of the closest bolt caps. For those toilet models with four bolts, take the measurements up to the center of the rear bolts. The standard measurements for the rough-in would be about 10 to 14 inches, with most toilets having about a 12-inch rough-in.
Bowl Dimensions
The bowl’s dimensions consist of the width and the length. The round bowl measures about 16 to 17 inches from the bowl’s rim to the mounting holes that are on the toilet seat. Elongated bowls on the other hand measure about 14 to 14½ inches wide.
Bowl Height
The height of standard toilets is usually 15 to 17 inches above the floor. However, for children’s toilets and wheelchair-accessible toilets, the measurements are about 17 to 19 inches from the ground.
Other Factors to Consider:
Open front
Open front toilet seats are u-shaped toilet seats that are commonly found in public restrooms.
Children’s seat
These toilet seats are a perfect fit for potty training for children.
Chair toilet seats
These toilet models are higher than the standard height toilet seats and are made for people with mobility issues.
Conclusion
There are many factors to consider when measuring your Toto toilet. This guide has covered the basics in successfully taking measurements.