how to measure a toilet seat uk

There is no universal standard for toilet or toilet seat sizes in the UK. However, certain patterns have developed. The following combinations of toilet seat lengths and widths are relatively popular: width 35 cm, length 40-41 cm.

How many sizes of toilet seats are there?

As we said, toilet seats come in two sizes: round and elongated. Every toilet seat is one of these two, indicated on its packaging.

Are toilet seat sizes universal?

Are toilet seats a standard size? No, there isn’t a standard size for all toilet seats, due to a variety of toilet styles. To find out the best seat for your toilet, you will need to measure your loo.

Do all toilet seats fit all toilets UK?

Toilet Seat Sizes In The UK

There isn’t a single universal toilet seat size in the UK. Lots of different toilet seat sizes are available but the most common sizes tend to be between 350mm and 500mm. Toilet seats vary by both size and shape so it’s important to know which size you need before investing in a new one.

How do you tell if you have a round or elongated toilet?

Toilet seats are sold by shape (not by length).

If the length is between 18-19.5 inches, you have an elongated toilet bowl seat. If the length is between 17-17.75 inches, you have a round toilet bowl seat. Notice also that the elongated bowl is shaped more like an oval (egg-shaped).

Do all elongated toilet seats fit?

Your seat post holes should measure 5.5 inches, and, if they do, all standard toilet seats will fit your seat post holes regardless of shape.

Can I get a bigger toilet seat?

The Big John Toilet Seat is a 19-Inch wide, 1200 pound capacity, ADA Compliant toilet seat that raises the height by 2-1/2-Inches and fits on any standard toilet, round or elongated. Its large bumpers provide an anti-slip grip that makes it the most stable toilet seat available.

Can I put an elongated toilet seat on a round toilet?

An elongated toilet seat will technically fit on a round toilet, but the fit and comfort may be compromised. An elongated toilet seat will likely overhang a round toilet which may be fine unless the rim of the toilet is visible within the opening of the toilet seat.

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