Body Height in Tub Guide

Find the Right Bathtub Size: Chart and Body Height Examples

Unsure about the right bathtub size for your height? This visual bathtub size guide lets you see how a person or mannequin fits inside our bathtub designs. It is useful to compare the examples because two tubs with the same overall length can have different amounts of usable interior space due to the shape of the bathing well, the slope of the backrest and the thickness of the tub walls.

What sizes do bathtubs come in? Bathtubs are available in a wide range of lengths, widths and depths. A common built-in alcove bathtub is about 60 inches long and 30 to 32 inches wide, while freestanding and soaking tub dimensions vary much more. The comparison chart below shows the actual overall measurements and available body-height examples for our tubs so you can compare individual designs rather than relying on exterior length alone.

The longest tub that fits your bathroom is not necessarily the most comfortable choice. If a tub is too long for the bather, their feet may not reach the opposite end in a comfortable position, making it harder to support the body while reclining. A shorter person may therefore be more comfortable in a smaller tub, while a taller person may benefit from a longer bathing well or a more upright backrest.

How to Read the Bathtub Size Examples

  • In the primary examples, the person shown is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs approximately 150 pounds.
  • Where a mannequin is shown, it represents a person approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 130 pounds.
  • Some tubs also have images of a 5-foot-4-inch person, a 6-foot person or two people. These additional examples appear with the applicable tub when available.
  • Use the chart to compare overall length, bathing depth, step-over height, width and gallons to overflow. Product specifications should always be reviewed before ordering.

If you are still unsure which bathtub dimensions will suit you, please contact us. We can help you compare the available space in your bathroom with the size and interior shape of the tubs you are considering.

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5 foot 8 inch body height comparison in 69" Water & Air Jetted Clawfoot Tub “SanSiro Empress EM69N” Reinforced Acrylic
5′8″ sizing example
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bathtub Sizes

What sizes do bathtubs come in?

We offer tubs ranging from 53" x 30" at the smallest up to 79" x 40" at the largest.

What is a standard bathtub size?

60" x 28" to 60" x 30" is the most common size range of a typical alcove tub. We offer a variety of tubs in 58" - 59" length to fit in the space of an old alcove tub.

What bathtub size is best for my height?

Most people around 5'8" fit well in tubs between 58" - 67", but there can be a big difference in bathing space between two tubs of the same outer dimensions, for example our swedish slipper tubs are very deep and roomy with the 58" swedish slipper still being a good tub if you are up to 5'10" and considerably deeper than almost any 60" x 30" alcove tub, however our 59" Antium is not ideal for bathers over 5'8". Have a look a the size examples and please feel free to contact us if you are uncertain.

Is a longer bathtub always more comfortable?

Not always. There can be big differences in depth, internal width and floor length in two different style tubs of a given size but if you are a shorter person you may find that in too long of a tub, your feet cannot reach the other side of the tub and you will not be able to support yourself with your legs while you sit in the tub which is usually uncomfortable.

Which bathtub measurements should I compare before buying?

Fistly look at the outer length and width to see if the tub will fit in the space you have. Then we suggest looking at bathing depth first, as most people prefer the tub to be as deep as possible and keep stepover height in mind. Tall stepovers are something that some people struggle with more than others, but there tends to be a trade off between stepover height and depth.