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Understanding Fit & Sizing for Power Recliner Lift Chairs

Electric Power Lift Recliner Sizing & Fit

It’s important to fit the chair to the person, not the other way around.

Fitting the person to the chair and ‘settling’ for something close will inevitably lead to pressure points and discomfort. And with an investment of that size, you should get all the comfort you deserve!

Often, when clients look for a power recliner with massage and heat features, what they’re really looking for is pain relief. The wrong fit or size chair can cause pressure points and therefore discomfort. When you choose the correct size and fit for your power recliner chair, you’re eliminating and preventing pressure points.

 

 

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Sizing

Recliner chairs are not “one size fits all”. Quite the opposite! We have many different sizes of chairs.

Seat Height – The most important measurement is foot to seat height. Your feet must be on the floor in a natural sitting position.

Seat Depth & Width – Power recliner lift chairs are built so that the seat depth and width are proportionate to the seat height. However, there are also models with extra wide seats for alternate comfort positions (ultimate for some!)

Seat Back – Not all bodies are built the same! Some people have short legs and a long torso. Some have long legs, short torso and many fit the ‘just average’. Therefore the seat back height is equally important for finding the right fit for comfort and posture.

 

There are a few measurements that will help you find the right size chair and they are:

  • 1 – Calf measurement (from the back of the knee to the floor with your heels planted on the ground)
  • 2 – Hamstring measurement (from behind your knee to the top of your hip when standing)
  • 3 – Torso measurement (from the base of your tailbone to the top of your neck)
  • BONUS–Shoulder width (measure across from the outer side of your tricep to the outside of the other tricep) which helps determine a suitable width chair should you require a wide seat.

These few basic measurements will help guide you in finding the correct fitting chair for your body. With these in hand, you can review the chair measurements to get started and make sure it will fit your body properly.

Now you can explore power recliners that fit you! The most important measurement to start with is the floor to seat height. If your calf measurement is between 10-13″, begin by selecting the short chairs button to see some chairs that my fit your needs.

 

Now that you have your measurements, it makes it easy to explore options that will fit you! Take a look at the measurement ranges in each of the tabs above and then select a button below to find specific models that fit your measurements.

And when you’re ready, come to the store and try a couple on for size!

The range of measurements for tall chairs:

Short Power Recliner Chair Measurement Ranges

 Chair Ranges From To
Seat to Floor 18″ 20″
Seat Depth 18″ 18.5″
Top of Back to Seat 25″ 28″
Seat Width 18.5″ 20″

The range of measurements for tall chairs:

Medium Power Recliner Chair Measurement Ranges

 Chair Ranges From To
Seat to Floor 19.5″ 20.5″
Seat Depth 18″ 22.5″
Top of Back to Seat 25″ 27″
Seat Width 21″ 22.5″

The range of measurements for tall power recliner chairs:

Tall Chair Ranges From To
Seat to Floor 20.5″ 21.5″
Seat Depth 22″ 22.5″
Top of Back to Seat 26″ 31″
Seat Width 22″ 23.5″

The range of measurements for tall chairs:

Wide Power Recliner Chair Measurement Ranges

 Chair Ranges From To
Seat to Floor 18″ 19.5″
Seat Depth 18″ 18.5″
Top of Back to Seat 23″ 24.5″
Seat Width 24″ 24″
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