The standard rough in is 12 inches though you may encounter 10 inch and 14 inch rough ins in older homes.
Toilet bolts 10 inches from wall.
This toilet will work if you have either a 3 inch or 4 inch drain.
I measured the distance between the wall and the toilet attachment bolt centers to be 11 5 inches if the baseboard wasn t.
The distance is measured from the wall not the molding to the center of the outlet pipe where bolt caps are fixed on the side of the toilet that is used to drain waste water from the toilet.
You should find the rough in measurement in the new toilet s product information.
The most standard rough in dimension is 12 inches but some toilets call for a 10 inch or 14 inch rough in.
We posted a video demonstrating basic toilet repairs on the apron blog.
In small bathrooms where space is tight also measure from the sides of the flange bolts to the sidewalls or other objects to assure side to side clearance.
Or suppose you re roughing in a toilet and there s a floor joist in your way.
I want to replace an existing 25 year old toilet.
Confirm the rough in dimension with the toilet installation instructions or manufacturer.
The internal tank parts have no bearing on if the toilet will attach to and work with a 3 inch drain.
American standard cadet 3 powerwash tall height 10 in.
Rough 2 piece 1 28 gpf single flush elongated toilet in white seat not included model 270ab101 020 36.
We have11 inches only.
Is there an 11 inch model that we could consider.
If you re simply replacing your toilet and notice the center of your flange is only 10 inches from the wall there s no need to go through the hassle of moving the flange.
The distance from the flange s center to the back wall is known as the toilet rough in dimension.
So on a 11 inch they ll leave a gap of 1 3 4 1 75 inches.
Your american standard consumer connections team.
However when you install this toilet on a 10 rough in it has a gap of about 1 inch between the tank and the wall.
It appears standard toilets are 12 inches from the opening to the wall.
Includes 2 color matched bolt caps and wax ring gasket with closet bolts.
Just get a water closet with a 10 rough in.