About Lightweight Wheelchairs

About lightweight Wheelchair Sizes

The overall widths and other measurements will vary across several categories of Ultra light Wheelchairs. All wheelchair buyers should be concerned with some of the basic dimensions such as overall width, etc.

You should begin by scouting out the basic layout dimensions of the wheelchairs. Do this by identifying the smallest and narrowest doorways, passage ways, elevators, or whatever will affect your daily life.

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″

How to Measure for Wheelchair Size:

Who needs to measure?
Measuring for Transport Wheelchair, standard wheelchairs and most lightweight wheelchairs need only the seat width & depth. If the person wants to propel themselves then the seat-to-floor height.

Helping you configure.
Some of the lightweight 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 placing your order.


Write down your measurements as these will be required when selecting your lightweight wheelchair.

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