Wheelchairs With 16 Inch Seats

Narrow seat chairs for smaller adults and pediatric crossover use, and for facilities with tight doorways where every inch of overall width counts.

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The Case For A Narrow Chair In The Fleet

A 16 inch seat does two jobs. It fits smaller framed adults properly, a patient swimming in an oversized seat sits badly and transfers worse, and it buys back overall width in older buildings where door frames predate accessibility standards. Fleets that serve smaller populations or historic facilities usually keep at least a couple of narrow chairs in the rotation.

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Silver Sport II Wheelchair, 16in with Detachable Desk Arm Rests
Item# FS-ADD612PSSDRV Original price was: $285.24.Current price is: $211.29.

Fitting Notes For The 16 Inch Width

The fit check mirrors the other widths, hip width plus clearance, but posture support matters more at this size because the users are often lighter and sit longer. Check the seat depth and back height on the product page against the intended users, and confirm overall width against the tightest passage the chair must clear.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 16 inch seat a pediatric wheelchair?

It overlaps the large pediatric and small adult range. Dedicated pediatric seating runs narrower still, so for young children review the pediatric furnishings lines instead.

How much narrower is the overall chair?

Roughly the two inches saved at the seat carries through to overall width, which is frequently the difference between clearing an older doorway and not.