Can you get taller toilets?

Today’s so-called “comfort height” or “right height” toilets feature bowls that are 17 to 19 inches high, as compared to the standard 15 inches of a regular toilet. The higher bowl height can be good for the knees and back and can offer real advantages to taller folks, the elderly and people with mobility problems.

What is the tallest ADA toilet?

An ADA compliant toilet will have its seat height set at anything from 17 inches right up to 19 inches.

What height are comfort height toilets?

The newest and most popular comfort height is typically around 16 1/8” floor to rim. The standard ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) height toilets must have, a 17”-19” floor to bowl rim height, including the seat. You should also consider the toilet rough-in from the wall, which is commonly 12”.

Is there a toilet taller than chair height?

Toilet height is measured from the floor to the top of the seat. Most often, they fall somewhere between 15” and 19”, with standard toilets coming in under 17”. However, chair height toilets, what Kohler refers to as Comfort Height® toilets, measure 17” or more.

What is the best height toilet for seniors?

between 17 and 19 inches
What is the Proper Toilet Seat Height for Seniors? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) indicates that toilets must be between 17 and 19 inches from the floor, including the seat. It should be high enough so that sitting and standing are not excessively difficult. Both feet should rest flat on the floor.

What is the difference between standard height and Comfort Height toilets?

The difference between standard height and comfort height toilets is approximately two inches. It will measure 17 to 19 inches from the floor to the seat. Often this height toilet is priced less than the standard height toilet. There are a few drawbacks to this raised toilet.

What is difference between comfort height and chair height toilet?

Chair and comfort height are two different terms but they refer to a toilet of the same height. Chair height is the common term for all toilets with a height that is at least 17 inches while comfort height is a brand-specific term, for chair heights.

What is the lowest height toilet?

Anything that’s lower than 17 inches, it’s a standard height toilet. Or higher than 19 inches, it will be a non-standard toilet with an Exception clause to 604.4 of the American Disability Act for toilet seats.

What’s the difference between chair height and comfort height toilet?

Why do men prefer elongated toilets?

For elongated toilets, the consensus seems to be that they are much more comfortable for adults. The shape of the bowl is much better for men as well, giving them extra space where they need it most. Men also appreciate the sloped angle inside the bowl that helps prevent splashback.