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Dimensions of people and equipment

Critical dimensions of wheelchair user

Eye level of wheelchair user

1245mm

Seated height of wheelchair user

1300 - 1385mm

Reach over high table

600mm

Width of wheelchair user allowing for elbows

900mm

Turning circle - manual wheelchair user

1500mm

Turning circle - outdoor wheelchair user

2400mm

Turning circle - electric pavement wheelchair user

4350mm

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