{"id":21887,"date":"2021-08-09T10:43:34","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T09:43:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/blog\/?p=21887"},"modified":"2021-08-09T10:43:34","modified_gmt":"2021-08-09T09:43:34","slug":"how-wide-is-a-bench-seat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/blog\/lockers\/how-wide-is-a-bench-seat\/","title":{"rendered":"How wide is a bench seat?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The width of a standard <\/span>bench seat<\/span><\/a> depends on the number of people it is designed to seat. That said, a bench seat designed for two people typically has a width of 42- 52 inches; a bench seat for three people is approximately 53-80 inches wide, and bench seats above 80 inches wide can accommodate at least four people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As the width of a bench seat can vary between brands and designs, it is always best to check the seating capacity of a bench seat product before purchasing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What height should a bench seat be?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Although the standard height of a bench seat is between 18 and 20 inches, how high a bench seat should be will depend on who will be using it. For example, you may need a lower bench seat for young children in schools so that it is accessible for pupils. You can calculate the height of a bench seat by measuring the distance between the seat and the floor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the depth of a standard bench seat?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The depth of a standard bench seat is approximately between 15 and 20 inches but as with other dimensions, the depth you will require for your bench seat can depend on who the bench will be used by – i.e. a bench seat for young children may require a smaller depth in order to be comfortable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Types of benches<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are many different types of benches that are designed for specific purposes, here are just some types of bench seats and their typical features:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n