If measuring for a standard wheelchair you will simply need to know the users seat width and depth. Use this seating chart to determine correct chair size. Over 6 will be more comfortable in a highback wc to accommodate their height. Standardized dimensions and related clearances for wheelchairs directly impact the built environment by establishing required widths and turning radii mandated in an effort to make public. Under 52 please put please hemi wc in the notes. Measure from the top of the seat they are sitting in and determine where the end user would like the top of the backrest to be.
Most wheelchairs can support up to 250 or 300 pounds so if the user weighs more they must look into wheelchairs with higher weight capacities such as bariatric wheelchairs. That are in between sizes please go to the size up for women and the size down for men. Wheelchairs are chairs with wheels designed to serve users that are unable to or have difficulty with walking due to injury illness or disability. When measuring for a custom or rehab wheelchair seat width seat depth back height and seat to floor height are crucial to configuring the wheelchair correctly. Also the weight of the wheelchair itself is important if the user is able to get out of their chair they might want one that has a light frame so they can move it. Average is 16 start there and move your fingers up and down as needed to get to the desired height must be whole inch increments.
A typical wheelchair has a length of 42 1067 cm a height of 36 914 cm seat heights around 195 495 cm and a width of 25 635 cm. Size charts sizes vary between brands and between different item take the time to know the right size for you based on the manufacturers size chart. If you need any more help or guidance please contact our customer services team on 866 316 0162.
Gallery of Wheelchair Size Chart Height And Weight
