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How to Measure for a Wheelchair
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Before you consider purchasing a wheelchair you should consider some of the following:
(Scroll to the bottom to view measurement diagram)
· The size of your home
· The width of your doorways
· The surface of your floor
· If the wheelchair will be used outside, the outdoor terrain
· Your budget
· The material of the wheelchair
· The weight, height, and size of the individual
Write these measurements down in a safe place for future reference.
Wheelchair Measurements:
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Hip Width:
Use this to figure seat width if it is the widest point
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Widest Point:
Measure the widest area across the lower extremities if different from the hip width. This may influence seat width or arm style.
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Chest Width:
Measure the widest point of the thorax just below the arm pit. This measurement may influence system width or back width.
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Heel to Knee:
Use this for leg rest extensions and seat height.
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SRP to Knee (Seat Reference Point to Knee):
This will determine the seat depth
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Elbow to SRP (Elbow to Seat Reference Point):
Measure this width with the arm in a 90 degree angle at the elbow and the shoulder in a neutral position.
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Shoulder Height:
This will determine the height and the style of the back panel or the start for a custom back.
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Head Height:
This will help determine the proper headrest height.
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