Do elongated toilet seats fit all toilets?

Do elongated toilet seats fit all toilets?

It’s a good thing they ask, because toilet seats are designed to fit one of two bowls: round or elongated. A round toilet seat absolutely won’t fit an elongated bowl, and, as you may have guessed, the opposite is also true.

What size is a standard elongated toilet seat?

Elongated toilet seats measure about 18.5 inches long and about 14 inches wide. Elongated toilet seats are preferred by many, especially men, because of their extended size. Because of its popularity, this is the seat that is standard in most large businesses such as hotels, gas stations, and airports.

Do all Kohler elongated toilet seats fit?

An elongated seat measures 18 5⁄8″ or more and fits most residential toilets, which include elongated and compact elongated toilets.

How do you know what size toilet seat fits your toilet?

Measure the length of the bowl from between the seat bolts to the outside edge of the front of the bowl. If you have a round bowl, this dimension should be about 16.5 inches. If you have an elongated bowl, the measurement should be around 18 to 18.5 inches.

How do you tell if my toilet is elongated or round?

Toilet seats are sold by shape (not by length). If the length is between 18-19.5 inches, you have an elongated toilet bowl seat. If the length is between 17-17.75 inches, you have a round toilet bowl seat. Notice also that the elongated bowl is shaped more like an oval (egg-shaped).

How do I know if my toilet seat is round or elongated?

Measure the length of the toilet bowl from the center of the toilet seat bolt holes at the back of the toilet, to the front edge of the toilet bowl. Round toilet bowls measure at about 16.5 inches. Elongated toilet bowls measure about 18.5 inches. That’s it.

How do I know if I have an elongated toilet?

Are there different size toilet seats?

Toilet seats don’t come in sizes, but they do come in two different shapes: round toilet seats and elongated toilet seats, each of which correspond to two different toilet bowl shapes. Elongated toilet seats are becoming more popular, and they have a long oval shape.

Why are some toilets elongated?

Elongated bowls are also considered more ‘hygienic’ in that the larger surface area of the bowl makes is easier for men and children to use with less mess. The longer bowl size is also a requirement for ADA use, and the longer/wider bowl is generally easier to use for those with mobility issues.

What is the benefit of an elongated toilet?