General Dimensions for Spaces Between Things Page 41
Make adjustments to these measurements if you're smaller or larger than the average person. |
Traffic lanes around a room (passage around/behind things) |
24-36" |
Knee space between sofa and coffee table |
9-18" |
Height difference between end table and sofa arm (plus or minus) |
1-2" |
Kneewell depth under a table or desk |
21-24" |
Knee width under a table or desk |
24-30" |
Height difference between knee and underside or apron of table |
6-7" |
Place settings at a table |
20-30" |
Between chairs at a table |
12-18" |
Chair pullback space from a table or desk |
24-36" |
Drawer pullback space from a desk or dresser |
24-36" |
Width of a doorway |
24-36" |
Height of a doorway |
80-84" |
Clearance for arc of opening door, in or out (equals width of door) |
30-36" |
