About wheelchair sizes:

Overall widths and other dimensions vary across several categories of Wheelchairs.  Almost all wheelchair buyers should be concerned with some of the basic dimensions such as overall width.  You should begin by scouting out the lay-of-the-land.  Do this by identifying the smallest and narrowest doorways, passage ways, elevators, or whatever you can think of or visualize that will be part of your day. Around the home it's usually a bathroom door or narrow hallway that limits access. Heavier users with wider chairs may see obstacles at every turn.

In general, use the formulas below to determine the overall width of a wheelchair:

• Transport Wheelchair: Seat Width + 3"
• Standard Folding Wheelchair: Seat Width + 8"
• Reclining Wheelchairs:  Seat Width + 8"
• Bariatric Wheelchairs:  Seat Width + 8"

Using the formula above, a standard wheelchair with a standard size seat of 18" wide would be (18" seat width + 8" = 26" overall width). 

Consult with each products specifications page to get exact dimensions.

Who needs to measure?
Measuring for Transport Wheelchair, standard wheelchairs and most lightweight wheelchairs need only the seat width & depth.  In some cases, for those patients wanting to propel the chair with their feet, the seat-to-floor height.

Helping you configure.
Some of our wheelchairs have detailed configuration information and require additional measurements.  To help you through the configuration process we have provided the Seating Chart below to help with various menu selections and choices.  In addition, this information may be needed when calling-in your order. 

Write this down.
Get a piece of paper & pencil and write down these simple measurements. You can also print this page and fill in the blanks.  An easy way to measure seat width is to place a book on each side of the hips while seated then measure the distance between the books. You might allow an additional inch if the user will wear a coat in the winter.

What we do.
We review all online orders for correctness before charges are actually made to your credit card. Our review basically looks for inconsistencies like a cushion that doesn't match the wheelchair seat size,  or a chair ordered without footrests.  We can spot most irregularities and  will contact the customer by phone and email to verify and review the order.

Your info:

Printable Seating Chair