Bathroom Sizes
Bathroom Sizes
SIZE ?
◦ Minimum bathroom size for powder room also known as or half bathroom in which there is a commode and wash basin) – 20-25 sqft
◦ A medium-sized bathroom incorporates a sink, a commode and a shower area. Its area is around 30-45 square feet.
◦ A full-sized bathroom can accommodate a sink, a commode and a bathtub, as well as a shower area. It has a covered area of more than
50 square feet.
◦ Average bathroom size – 30 sqft
LUXURY
◦ LARGE BATHROOMS -
◦ A Four-fixture bathroom - a toilet, a bathtub and 2 wash basins (His and Her's) will be 10'0" x 7'2" or 12'2" x 5'0".
◦ A Five-fixture bathroom - with a bathtub, 2 toilets and 2 wash basins in separate compartments will be around 16'4" x 5'0" or 11' x 8’0”
Utility bathroom is a three-fixture one (approximate size 60-70 ft area bathroom) having additional space to allow functions like
laundering, dressing etc.
Commode or WC (water closet)
◦ Firstly, one needs to choose between a wall-mounted or a
floor-mounted commode for the bathroom.When deciding
the position of the commode, demarcate a clear width of 3
feet 4 inches on the wall for placing the commode. In case
you have a compact bathroom, then you have to demarcate
a width of at least 30 inches on the wall for placing the
commode.
◦ The minimum clearance (free space) in front of the
commode for comfortable use should be at least 30 inches.
https://www.thespruce.com/bathroom-space-design-1821325
Standard tub enclosure dimensions
Bathtubs come in many models, shapes and sizes. Choose the model that is best suited for your
bathroom.The plumbing fixtures should be installed at a height of 33 inches from floor level so that they
can be accessed from the bathtub itself.
Standard dimensions for the shower
enclosure
One can install a readymade shower enclosure in the bathroom or fabricate a shower area with toughened
glass. The minimum measurement for a square-shaped shower enclosure is 3x3 feet, and for a rectangular
shower enclosure is 3x4 feet.
◦ Install the overhead showerhead at a height 6 feet 6 inches from the floor level.
◦ Fix the faucets and the hot and cold water mixer at a height of 4 feet from floor level, so that it can be
easily accessed while standing.
Bathroom door
For entering the bathroom , the minimum width of the door opening should be between 30 and 33 inches.
In case there is a space constraint then you may opt for a door opening that is 28 inches wide.
A bathroom door should ideally swing open into the bathroom and never hit the vanity or the commode
while opening.
REFER AGAIN
◦ https://www.houseplanshelper.com/bathroom-dimensions.html
https://civillane.com/14-essential-bathroom-construction-tips/