Metric Data 04: Circulation and Space
In Metric Data 04 we look at the circulation and space. This includes details such as space requirements for people next to each other, in a queue, corridor width requirements, wheelchair passing space and much more. These dimensions are useful when planning spaces and developing designs.
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Space requirements
People next to each other
width one person: 625mm
two people next to each other: 1150mm
four people next to each other: 2250mm
People in a queue
one person: 375mm
spaced queue four people: 1875mm
Corridor widths
width for one person: 750mm
width for two people passing: 1400mm




Average dimensions for wheelchair circulation
large wheelchair turning circle: 1700mm
medium wheelchair turning circle: 1500mm
small wheelchair turning circle: 1245mm
two wheelchairs passing: 1800mm
single wheelchair: 900mm
Other dimensions
width of person with crutches: 840mm
width of person with stick: 660mm
person with walking frame: 760mm





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Information based on average data for British men and women.
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