The right height for the toilet bowl

The right height for a toilet bowl depends on a number of factors. In this blog, we tell you how to determine the ideal height for your toilet.

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When installing a hanging toilet bowl, it is important to hang it at the right height. One or two centimetres difference in height may not seem like much, but it can be a big difference. The perfect toilet height depends on a number of factors. You can read more about them in this blog.

The standard height of a toilet

For many years, the standard height of a toilet was 40 cm. This is the height measured from the tiled floor to the edge of the toilet bowl, without a toilet seat. However, the standard toilet height has slowly increased as the average person grows taller and taller. Instead of 40 cm, the pot is now hung at 43 cm as standard.

For older people, it is difficult to stand up from a low position, so it is wise to hang toilets used mainly by senior citizens higher - a height between 46 and 50 cm is ideal.

The best sitting position

The suitable sitting position on the toilet is with your knees at a 90° angle with your feet flat on the floor. The knees may be slightly higher than the thighs. To aid bowel movement, it is better to sit a little lower so that the pelvic floor muscles can relax properly. A slightly squatted position actually makes bowel movements easier.

What should you pay attention to when determining the height of the toilet?

There are a number of things to consider when determining the right height of your hanging toilet bowl. We give you some tips below:

Look at the height of the users

First of all, look at the height of the people who use the toilet daily. If you live with several people in the house and they are not the same height, choose a nice average so everyone can sit comfortably on the toilet bowl.

Work out which height is most comfortable

You also need to find out how you sit best on a toilet. If possible, try different heights and find out what you like. Put a book under your feet to see how a lower bowl sits, or try raising the seat a little. A useful tip is to check your current toilet. Is it too high or too low, or is the height just right? Depending on the answer, determine the height of your new toilet.

Take the height of the toilet seat and floor into account

Don't forget to take the height of the toilet seat and floor into account. Are you determining the height without the floor? Then always add the thickness of the tiles. Most standard measurements are measured from the floor to the edge of the bowl. This does not include the rim of the seat.

Conclusion

The height of the toilet bowl depends on your height, but also on what you find comfortable to sit on. The standard height of a toilet varies between 40 and 45 cm, but for tall people a few extra centimetres can be pleasant. Just remember: lower is better for bowel movements.

Choose your ideal toilet at Maxaro

Toilet bowl height depends not only on your height, but also on what you find a comfortable sitting position. At Maxaro you will discover a varied range of toilets in all kinds of designs. View the complete range online, or visit one of our megashowrooms.