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Raised Toilet Seat Weight Capacity: Over 180 Examples

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I had to look into raised toilet seats, to find one for after my mom’s hip replacement surgery. And I didn’t have a clue what the difference was between all these white donut-shaped things, until we bought one, and we saw that we didn’t want that one.

Raised toilet seat weight capacity. Raised toilet seat weight capacities are between 250 lb all the way up to 1200 lb, depending on the model.

What are the different types of raised seats ?

 

The seats which can be called “raised” or “elevated toilet” seats fall into the following categories –

 

Risers

Risers are simply a block of plastic which has holes that is bolted onto your toilet bowl – you take off your seat and lid, and then you bolt down the lid and seat through the plastic riser and onto the toilet, some risers are hinged, so they can be lifted for cleaning

 

Basic riser

Riser installed on a toilet under the seat and lid

Tall Seats

Seats with little spacers, or legs underneath, and available in 2 and 3 inch sizes – sometimes called “Tall” toilet seats – unfortunately I could not find their weight capacities, so they are not on the list.

 

Spacer raised toilet seat with lid

Elevated or raised toilet seats

These fall into a number of types depending on how they are attached to the toilet bowl –

 

Bubble seats –

seats which slot onto the top of the toilet bowl, and  several inches into it, often having some type of grip pads,  and are called raised or elevated seats – sometimes referred to as “bubble seats”.

 

Bubble seat raised toilet seat

Side Locking –

seats that are placed on, and go partially down into, the toilet bowl, and which are fixed with side bolts and a front lip, or bracket.

 

Side locking raised toilet seat with lid

Front Locking –

seats which fit over the top of the toilet bowl and partially in it with a front locking clamp, and a lip at the back which slips under the back rim of the inside of the toilet bowl.

 

Front locking raised toilet seat without handles

Front locking raised toilet seat on a toilet

Safety frames with raised toilet seats –

Some elevated, or raised, toilet seats are mounted on safety frames and these are called “raised toilet seats with safety frame”.

 

Toilet safety frame with elevated seat placed over a toilet

Bedsides Commodes as raised toilet seats –

Certain types of bedside commodes can also be used as elevated toilet seats, very similar to the safety frames. You simply lift out the commode, or potty, and place the frame and toilet seat over the open bowl of the toilet.

The main type to be used as a raised toilet seat is a 3-in-1 commode.

You can find out about using bedside commodes over toilets as raised toilet seats in my article “Can A Bedside Commode Be Used Over A Toilet ?”

3 in 1 bedside commode

Bariatric Seats –

Bariatric seats are made for heavier people, and they may fall into two or three of the categories that I have outlined here- often they are also called “heavy-duty”.

3 in 1 bariatrci bedside commode

To find out more about the different types of raised toilet seats and how they are installed, you can go to my post “Types Of Raised Toilet Seats: All You Should Know Before You Buy”

While you are looking for raised toilet seats, there is lots more that you can do to make your bathroom a safer place for seniors, or anyone else with mobility issues.

To find out all the different things you can do, to have an instant impact on bathroom safety, take a look here, 54 Bathroom Safety Tips For Seniors – A Helpful Guide”.

Raised or elevated toilet seats weight capacities –

Raised toilet seats with a 220 lb weight capacity

 

Model
Product Number
220 lb
Herdegen Clipper IV 4.3" raised toilet seat, detachable arms for transfer
500420
220 lb
Herdegen Clipper V 4.3" raised toilet seat w/ lid, detachable arms for transfer
500421
220 lb
Mobiclinic 5" Cibeles toilet seat riser and lid, adjustable height, folding arms
--
220 lb
Queralto 4" raised toilet seat with armrest and lid
--

Raised toilet seats with a 250 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
250 lb
Carex 3.5" elevated toilet seat w/ removable handles, (Riser - Elongated)
FGB31600 0000
250 lb
Carex 3.5" elevated toilet seat w/ removable handles, (Riser - Standard)
FGB31700 0000
250 lb
Delta 6 inch elevated toilet seat
DF570
250 lb
Drive Medical 3.5" Hinged toilet seat riser, (Standard)
RTL12607
250 lb
Medline 5" Medline basic elevated toilet seat, w/out arms (Riser)
G30250H
250 lb
Medokare 4.5" raised toilet seat w/ handles
001
250 lb
Moen Home Care Glacier 5 inch elevated toilet seat
DN7020
250 lb
Pivit 4.5" raised toilet seat w/ handles
001
250 lb
Vaunn Medical 4" E-Z Lock raised toilet seat w/ removable handles
M705 - 2
250 lb
Vive 5" raised toilet seat w/ padded handles (front locking)
LVA1011

While you are looking for raised toilet seats, there is lots more that you can do to make your bathroom a safer place for seniors, or anyone else with mobility issues.

To find out all the different things you can do, to have an instant impact on bathroom safety, take a look here, 54 Bathroom Safety Tips For Seniors – A Helpful Guide”.

Raised toilet seats with a 265 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
265 lb
Invacare Aquatec 900 2-6" toilet seat raiser w/ armrests
10129-10
265 lb
Invacare Aquatec 900 2-6" toilet seat raiser w/out armrests
10128-10

Raised toilet seats with a 275 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
275 lb
Invacare Aquatec 90 4" toilet seat raiser w/ lid
8.01.001
275 lb
lnvacare Aquatec 90 4" toilet seat raiser w/out lid
8.00.001
275 lb
Yunga Tart 4.75" raised toilet seat w/out arms (Universal)
--

Raised toilet seats with a 300 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
300 lb
Alimed 3" raised toilet seat (hinged riser)
80593
300 lb
AquaSense 2" raised toilet seat w/ lid
770 -625
300 lb
AquaSense 4" raised toilet seat w/ lid
770 -626
300 lb
Carex 3.5" toilet seat elevator, (riser - elongated)
FGB30600 0000
300 lb
Carex 3.5" toilet seat elevator, (riser - standard)
FGB30700 0000
300 lb
Carex 5.5" raised toilet seat
FGB302C0 0000
300 lb
Carex 5" E-Z Lock raised toilet seat w/ arms
FGB311C0 0000
300 lb
Carex 5" E-Z Lock raised toilet seat, w/out arms
FGB312C0 0000
300 lb
Carex 4.5" Classics raised toilet seat w/out armrests
FGB31877 0000
300 lb
Carex 4.5" Classics raised toilet seat w/ armrests
FGB31977 0000
Model
Product Number
300 lb
Carex 4" Quick Lock raised toilet seat
FGB32000 0000
300 lb
Carex 5" E-Z Lock raised toilet seat w/ adjustable armrests
FGB30300 0000
300 lb
Drive Medical 3.5" Premium raised toilet seat w/ removable arms, (riser)
12402
300 lb
Drive Medical 3.5" Premium raised toilet seat w/ removable arms, (riser)
12403
300 lb
Drive Medical 4.5" Premium raised toilet seat w/ arms and lock, (elongated)
12013
300 lb
Drive Medical 4.5" Premium raised toilet seat w/out arms
12014
300 lb
Graham Field 4.5" Lumex raised toilet seat w/ arms, (riser)
6487RA
300 lb
Homcom 5" raised toilet seat w/ removable arms
UK811-030-NEW0331
300 lb
JTPlus 4" raised toilet seat w/ handles
13029832
300 lb
Ktaxon 4" raised toilet seat
WF1 -13030224
Model
Product Number
300 lb
Mabis Healthcare 3.5" DMI toilet seat riser with arms
522-1504-1900
300 lb
Maddak 2" Tall-Ette elevated toilet seat, (elongated)
T725831002
300 lb
Maddak 4" Tall-Ette elevated toilet seat, (elongated)
T725831004
300 lb
Maddak 6" Tall-Ette elevated toilet seat, (elongated)
T725831006
300 lb
Maddak 2" Tall-Ette elevated toilet seat, (standard)
T725841000
300 lb
Maddak 4" Tall-Ette elevated toilet seat, (standard)
T725851000
300 lb
Maddak 6" Tall-Ette elevated toilet seat, (standard)
T725861000
300 lb
Maddak 3.5" elevated toilet seat w/ arms, (riser - elongated)
T725753311
300 lb
Maddak 3.5" elevated toilet seat w/ arms, (riser - standard)
T725753211
300 lb
Maddak 5" Lock-On elevated toilet seat w/ arms
T725753111
Model
Product Number
300 lb
Maddak 5" Lock-On elevated toilet seat w/out arms
T725753101
300 lb
McKesson 5" raised toilet seat w/ handles
146-RTL12027RA
300 lb
Medline 4.5" heavy duty raised toilet seat
MSDS80318RW
300 lb
Nova 3.5" raised toilet seat riser (standard)
8342 - R
300 lb
Nova 3.5" raised toilet seat riser (elongated)
8341 - R
300 lb
Nova 3.5" raised toilet seat riser w/ arms (standard)
8344 - R
300 lb
Nova 3.5" raised toilet seat riser w/ arms (elongated)
8343 - R
300 lb
Nova 3.5" hinged toilet seat riser (standard)
8345 - R
300 lb
Nova 3.5" hinged toilet seat riser (elongated)
8346 - R
300 lb
Nova 5" raised toilet seat w/ detachable arms
8351 - R
Model
Product Number
300 lb
Nova 5" raised toilet seat / detachable arms
8353 - R
300 lb
Nova 5" locking raised toilet seat
8350 - R
300 lb
Nova 5" raised toilet seat
8352 - R
300 lb
Nova 5" raised toilet seat
8340 - R
300 lb
PCP 4" raised standard toilet seat
7024
300 lb
Roscoe Medical 5.5" raised toilet seat
BTH - RTS
300 lb
Vaunn Medical 4.5" Clamp-On raised toilet seat, (standard)
M701 - A3

Raised toilet seats with a 330 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
330 lb
Etac Cloo adjustable 2-5" raised toilet seat
--
330 lb
Herdegen Clipper VI 4.3" raised toilet seat
500430
330 lb
Herdegen Clipper VII 4.3" raised toilet seat w/ lid, adjustable frame and armrests
500431
330 lb
Homecraft Taunton 2" raised toilet seat
091079359
330 lb
Homecraft Taunton 4" raised toilet seat
091079367
330 lb
Homecraft Taunton 6" raised toilet seat
091079383
330 lb
NRS Healthcare 2.25-5.25" adjustable raised toilet seat with armrests
NRS M35355

Raised toilet seats with a 350 lb weight capacity

 

Model
Product Number
350 lb
Maddak 3" Basic open front elevated toilet seat
T725790000
350 lb
Maddak 3" hinged elevated toilet seat, (elongated)
T725711005
350 lb
Maddak 3" hinged elevated toilet seat, (standard)
T725711000

Raised toilet seats with a 400 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
400 lb
Aquasenes Portable 4 inch raised toilet seat
770 610
400 lb
Drive Medical 4" raised toilet seat w/ lid
12065
400 lb
Drive Medical 4" raised toilet seat w/out lid
RTL12064
400 lb
Drive Medical 6" raised toilet seat w/out lid
12066
400 lb
Herdegen Clipper I 4.3" raised toilet seat
500400
400 lb
Herdegen Clipper II 4.3" raised toilet seat
500410
400 lb
Herdegen Clipper III 4.3″ raised toilet seat w/ lid
500411
400 lb
Herdegen Contact Plus 5" raised toilet seat, w/ lid
500300
400 lb
Herdegen Contact Plus 5" raised toilet seat, w/out lid
500300
400 lb
Maddak Extra wide Tall-Ette elevated toilet seat w/ aluminum legs
T725881000
400 lb
McKesson raised toilet seat
146RTL12064
400 lb
NRS Healthcare 4.5" Comfort raised toilet seat
NRS F21565

Raised toilet seats with a 420 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
420 lb
Aidapt Ashby 4" Super Quick-Fit Raised Toilet Seat
VR218
420 lb
Aidapt Senator 4" raised toilet seat w/out
VR223
420 lb
Aidapt Senator 4" raised toilet seat w/lid
VR223L
420 lb
Aidapt Senator 2" raised toilet seat w/out
VR222
420 lb
Aidapt Senator 2" raised toilet seat w/ lid
VR222L
420 lb
Aidapt Viscount 6" raised toilet seat w/out lid
VR224E
420 lb
Aidapt Viscount 6" raised toilet seat w/ lid
VR224H
420 lb
Aidapt Viscount 4" raised toilet seat w/out lid
VR224D
420 lb
Aidapt Viscount 4" raised toilet seat w/ lid
VR224G
420 lb
Aidapt Viscount 2" raised toilet seat w/out lid
VR224C
Model
Product Number
420 lb
Aidapt Viscount 2" raised toilet seat w/ lid
VR224F
420 lb
Gima 5"raised toilet seat with reclining armrests
27751
420 lb
Homecraft Ashby 2" Easy fit raised toilet seat
63122
420 lb
Homecraft Ashby 4" Easy fit raised toilet seat
63144
420 lb
Homecraft Ashby 6" Easy fit raised toilet seat
63166
420 lb
Homecraft Savanah 2" raised toilet seat w/out lid, (standard)
081305507
420 lb
Homecraft Savanah 4" raised toilet seat w/out lid, (standard)
081305523
420 lb
Homecraft Savanah 6" raised toilet seat w/out lid, (standard)
081305549
420 lb
Homecraft Savanah 2" raised toilet seat w/ lid, (standard)
081305515
420 lb
Homecraft Savanah 4" raised toilet seat w/ lid, (standard)
081305531
Model
Product Number
420 lb
Homecraft Savanah 6" raised toilet seat w/ lid, (standard), Prod. No. 081305556
081305556
420 lb
NRS Nuv0 2" toilet seat raiser (riser) Prod. No. NRS M11119
NRS M11119
420 lb
NRS Healthcare Linton Plus 2" raised toilet seat, Prod. No. NRS M53163
NRS M53163
420 lb
NRS Healthcare Linton Plus 4" raised toilet seat, Prod. No. NRS M53175
NRS M53175
420 lb
NRS Healthcare Linton Plus 6" raised toilet seat, Prod. No. NRS P42446
NRS P42446
420 lb
NRS Healthcare Stanton 6" raised toilet seat w/ lid, Prod. No. NRS N05289
NRS N05289
420 lb
NRS Healthcare Stanton 6" raised toilet seat w/out lid, Prod. No. NRS N05266
NRS N05266
420 lb
Performance Health Novelle 3" Clip-On raised toilet seat, Prod. No. F2514
F2514

Raised toilet seats with a 485 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
485 lb
Gordon Eliss Serenity 6"raised toilet seat w/ lid, Prod. No. 64626/AL
64626/AL
485 lb
Gordon Eliss Serenity 6"raised toilet seat w/out lid, Prod. No. 64606
64606
485 lb
Gordon Ellis Serenity 4" raised toilet seat w/ lid, Prod. No. 64624/AL
64624/AL
485 lb
Gordon Ellis Serenity 4" raised toilet seat w/out lid, Prod. No. 64604
64604
485 lb
Gordon Ellis Serenity 2" raised toilet seat w/ lid, Prod. No. 64622/AL
64622/AL
485 lb
Gordon Ellis Serenity 2"raised toilet seat w/out lid, Prod. No. 64602
64602

Raised toilet seats with a 500 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
500 lb
Carex 4.25" Safe-Lock raised toilet seat
B31300 0000

Raised toilet seats with a 600 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
600 lb
Maddak Extra wide Tall-Ette elevated toilet seat with steel legs
T725882000

Raised toilet seats with a 800 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
800 lb
Big John 1.5" standard toilet seat w/ lid, (universal)
6-W

Raised toilet seats with a 1200 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
1200 lb
Big John 2.5 " original toilet seat w/lid, (universal)
1-W
1200 lb
Big John 2.5 " original toilet seat w/lid, (universal)
2-CR
1200 lb
Big John 2.5 " original toilet seat w/lid, open front, (universal)
3-W
1200 lb
Big John 2.5 " original toilet seat w/out lid, open front (universal)
4-W
1200 lb
Big John 2.5 " classic toilet seat w/out lid, open front (universal)
7-W

Safety frames with raised toilet seats with a 200 – 300 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
220 lb
Lattice commode toilet seat and frame
--
275 lb
PCP raised toilet seat and safety frame 2-in-1
PCP 70077
280 lb
Homecraft uni-frame folding toilet frame w/ seat
49338
280 lb
Aidapt Solo Skandia raised toilet seat and frame
VR157
280 lb
Aidapt Solo Skandia raised toilet seat and frame, floor fixed
VR158

Safety frames with raised toilet seats with a 300 – 400 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
330 lb
Aidapt President Bariatric raised toilet seat and frame, adjustable height
VR219AL
340 lb
Aidapt Solo Skandia raised toilet seat and frame w/ clip on seat
VR157FC
340 lb
Aidapt Solo Skandia raised toilet seat and frame w/ lid
VR215
340 lb
Aidapt Solo Skandia bariatric raised toilet seat and frame w/ lid
VR215B

Safety frames with raised toilet seats with a 400 – 500 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
420 lb
Homecraft Deluxe Sterling toilet frame
081124585
420 lb
Aidapt President Bariatric raised toilet seat and frame adjustable height and width
VR220
420 lb
Ashby Lux toilet seat and frame, adjustable height
VR213
420 lb
NRS Healthcare Mowbray lite toilet frame and seat, width adjustable
NRS M66613 or N36974 (assembled)
420 lb
NRS Healthcare Mowbray lite toilet frame and seat
NRS M66625
420 lb
NRS Healthcare Mowbray lite toilet frame and seat, "510" version
NRS M92740
420 lb
NRS Healthcare Mowbray toilet seat and frame, adjustable width
NRS M11089
420 lb
NRS Healthcare Mowbray toilet seat and frame
NRS M9273

Safety frames with raised toilet seats with a 500 – 600 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
540 lb
Aidapt Solo Skandia bariatric raised toilet seat and frame
VR157B
540 lb
Aidapt Solo Skandia bariatric raised toilet seat and frame, fixed floor
VR158B
540 lb
Aidapt Solo Skandia bariatric raised toilet seat and frame w/ lid
VR215B
550 lb
Aidapt Solo Skandia Bariatric raised toilet seat and frame
VR215B
550 lb
NRS Healthcare Mowbray toilet seat and frame, Extra wide
NRS M48805
550 lb
NRS Healthcare Mowbray toilet seat and frame floor fixed, Extra wide
NRS M48817
560 lb
Aidapt President Bariatric raised toilet seat and frame, adjustable height, aluminum
VR219
560 lb
Aidapt Cosby bariatric toilet seat and frame
VR224

Portable bedside commodes with a 200 – 300 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
220 lb
Lattice folding bedside commode
--
250 lb
Medline steel drop arm commode
MDS89668
250 lb
Nova drop arm 3-in-1 commode
8900W
260 lb
Elite Care lightweight folding commode
ECCOM1
280 lb
SXRL folding bedside commode with padded seat
707-549
280 lb
ZXXX folding bedside commode
YS-300

Portable bedside commodes with a 300 – 400 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
300 lb
Carex folding bedside commode
B341-00
300 lb
Drive Medical deluxe steel drop arm commode
11125KD-1
300 lb
Drive Medical shower padded commode w/ wheels
11114KD-1
300 lb
Drive Medical drop arm commode
11125KD-1A
300 lb
Drive Medical drop arm commode with wheels with padded armrests
11101W-2
300 lb
Drive Medical drop arm commode with padded seat
11125PSKD-1
300 lb
Guardian drop arm bedside commode
98202
300 lb
Healthline drop arm bedside commode with padded seat
--
300 lb
Lifestyle Mobility Aids folding 3-in-1 steel commode
B3400F
300 lb
Lifestyle Mobility Aids folding 3-in-1 commode with elongated opening
B3500F
Model
Product Number
300 lb
Lifestyle Mobility Aids steel drop arm commode
B3900
300 lb
Lumex drop arm 3-in-1 commode
6433A
300 lb
MedPro Homecare commode chair
770-315
300 lb
Nova folding commode
8700-S
300 lb
Nova drop arm padded commode
8901W
300 lb
Performance Health adjustable drop arm commode
081512839
300 lb
Probasics 3-in-1 steel commode
BS31C
300 lb
Probasics drop arm 3-in-1 commode
BSDAC
300 lb
Platinum Health UltraCommode bedside commode and folding shower chair
--
310 lb
Mor Medical New Era PVC rolling commode chair
DNE-118-3TWL
Model
Product Number
340 lb
Aidapt Essex height adjustable commode
VR161G
350 lb
Drive Medical 3-in-1 Competitive Edge folding commode
11148CE-4
350 lb
Drive Medical steel folding bedside commode
RTL11158KDR
350 lb
Drive Medical steel folding bedside commode
11148N-4
350 lb
Drive Medical steel folding bedside commode
11148-1
350 lb
Guardian padded drop arm commode
98204
350 lb
Homecraft Heavy-duty 3-in-1 commodes
081437862
350 lb
Homecraft drop arm padded commode
081706399
350 lb
Medline Guardian deluxe bedside commode
G30213-1F
350 lb
Medline 3-in-1 steel bedside commode
MDS89664KDMBG
Model
Product Number
350 lb
Probasics 3-in-1 folding commode
BSFC
375 lb
Aidapt Essex height adjustable commode
VR161
385 lb
Mor Medical New Era PVC 22" wide shower commode chair, with wheels
DNE-122-3TWL

Portable bedside commodes with a 400 – 500 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
400 lb
Lumex imperial collection 3-in-1 bedside commode
7446A-2
400 lb
TFI Healthcare wide 3-in-1 commode w/ elongated seat
3224G
400 lb
TFI Healthcare 3-in-1 commode w/ elongated seat
3223G
400 lb
TFI Healthcare drop arm commode w/ elongated seat
3225
400 lb
Tuffcare M450 extra wide 3-in-1 commode chair
M450
435 lb
Mor Medical New Era PVC bariatric 26" wide commode shower chair
DNE-126-4TWL
450 lb
Probasics heavy duty Wide Commode
BSB31C
450 lb
Tuffcare extra wide drop arm commode chair
M470
470 lb
Performance Health drop arm commode
081299338

Portable bedside commodes with a 500 – 600 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
500 lb
Healthline bariatric drop arm bedside commode
HL7206-2
500 lb
Homecraft heavy-duty drop arm commode
081611110
500 lb
Nova heavy duty commode w/ extra wide seat
8582
500 lb
Performance Health Briggs heavy-duty commode
081437862
500 lb
Performance Health Hip commode
081512821
545 lb
Aidapt Sussex bariatric commode
VR221

Portable bedside commodes with a 600 – 700 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
600 lb
Lumex 6438A imperial collection 3-in-1 steel drop arm
6438A
600 lb
Performance Health heavy-duty 3-in-1 drop arm commode
081202704
650 lb
Drive Deluxe bariatric commode
11130-2
650 lb
Drive folding bariatric commode
11117N-1
650 lb
Probasics bariatric commode extra wide seat
BSB24C
650 lb
Probasics heavy duty drop-arm commode
BSBDAC

Portable bedside commodes with a 700 – 800 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
700 lb
Performance Health heavy-duty commode w/ elongated seat
081261767
700 lb
Performance Health drop arm all-in-one commode
081110287
700 lb
TF1 3240 Extra large bedside commode w/ elongated seat
3240

Portable bedside commodes with a 800 – 900 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
800 lb
Big John Commode chair, adjustable legs
BJBC
850 lb
Model 724DAU Bedside commode w/ drop arms
724DAU
850 lb
Model 724DAL Bedside commode, w/ left drop arm, right arm fixed
724DAL
850 lb
Model 724DAR Bedside commode, w/ right drop arm, left arm fixed
724DAR
850 lb
Model 724T Bedside commode w/ fixed arms
724T

Portable bedside commodes with a 1000 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
1000 lb
Drive Bariatric drop arm commode
11135-1
1000 lb
Homecraft deluxe bariatric drop arm commode
081706381
1000 lb
Model 730 Bedside commode w/ fixed arms
730

Portable bedside commodes with a 1500 lb weight capacity

Model
Product Number
1500 lb
Model 736DAU Bedside commode w/ fixed arms
736DAU
1500 lb
Model 736DAL Bedside commode w/ left drop arm, right arm fixed
736DAL
1500 lb
Model 736DAR Bedside commode w/ right drop arm, left arm fixed
736DAR

 

I hope that this list has been of help to you, and that you have found the raised seat that you wanted, and it’s relevant weight capacity.

I took all the weights from the manufacturers websites.

Good luck.

 

Who can benefit from a raised toilet seat ?

The standard height of a toilet seat – 15 inches from the floor to the seat – for individuals with mobility problems, is typically too low to make sitting down and standing up easy, safe or comfortable.

Elderly adults, people with mobility and balance issues, and anyone with one of the following health conditions can also benefit from a raised toilet seat –

 

  • arthritis
  • spinal conditions
  • obesity
  • Parkinson’s
  • hip replacement surgery
  • knee replacement surgery

 

If you want to learn more about the benefits of raised toilet seats, you can take a look at my article “How Does A Raised Toilet Seat Help?”

 

How high should a raised toilet seat be ?

The height of a raised toilet seat should be enough that when the user sits, their hip is no lower than the back of their bent knee, especially if it is for someone who is recovering from a hip replacement.

The seat should also not be so high that the person’s feet are dangling in the air, as this may cause the feet to go to sleep by restricting the circulation, leading to falls when standing up.

To learn more about the correct raised toilet seat height, you can check out my post on how to measure and calculate that,  here – “How High Should A Raised Toilet Seat Be ?”.

Raised toilet seats, or risers, which fix to the toilet, come in a range of fixed heights from 1 to 6 inches, with a small number of models having an adjustable height of 2 to 6 inches.

Freestanding raised toilet seats, which are placed over the toilet, are height adjustable, typically having a seat height range from 17 to 23 inches above the floor. Some models’ seats even go as high as 27 1/2 inches from the floor.

You will find examples of the different types of raised toilet seats and their heights in the post listed above. 

How to choose a raised toilet seat ?

 

To choose which type of raised toilet is suitable for the user, you also want to consider –

 

  • the features on offer on the different types of seat
  • the amount of time you need the raised toilet seat for
  • the environment where the seat is going – space ? Clutter ? Access ?
  • the health and age of the user
  • medical issues and medications

Features to consider on a raised toilet seat

 
The important features that you want to keep in mind when looking at the raised toilet seats are –

  • height – what height seat is correct for you
  • weight – we have already dealt with this here
  • portability – some seats are very large and bulky, and others are designed to be portable
  • what toilet shape do you have – is the seat you are looking at a universal fit, or is it just for an elongated or round toilet – this only applies to models which attach to the toilet, not to freestanding models
  • freestanding models – do you want a model which is in a frame and is placed over the toilet – I prefer these models for anyone who is frail and struggles to sit, or is visually impaired
  • hinged risers – most seats which attach to the toilet are fixed in place and will need to be unfastened for you to clean underneath, hinged risers have a hinge which allows you to lift the seat and clean underneath without undoing it
  • raised toilet seats which attach to the toilet – what type of locking system you need, or do you want a freestanding model
  • armrests – if the seat is for someone who is visually impaired, frail or suffers from balance issues, armrests are better
  • seat width – seats come in a whole range of sizes on the freestanding models, which is good news for those with larger thighs
  • elongated seats – these seats are deeper and offer easier access for personal cleaning
  • seats for larger individuals often have elongated seats to help facilitate cleaning – this mainly applies to bedside commodes used as raised toilet seats
  • padded seats – you may want this for greater comfort
  • a seat with or without lid
  • materials – the freestanding models are way more solid, and are built on either aluminum or steel frames

If you are looking for a bedside commode to use as a raised toilet seat for a larger person, you can check out each of these articles –

“Raised Toilet Seats For A Large Person : The complete guide”

“Do Bedside Commodes Come In Different Sizes ?”

“How Wide Is A Bariatric Commode ?”

To find out more about what toilet design you have, you can check my article illustrating how to do this –

“How To Measure For A Raised toilet seat ?”

If you are looking for a really tall raised toilet seat, you can take a look at my post “What Is The Highest Raised Toilet Seat ?”, which list a large number of the tallest seats, across the different types.

You can then ask yourself lots of questions about –

 

  • the environment where the seat is going – space ? Clutter ? Access ?
  • the health and age of the user
  • any particular medical reasons for using the raised toilet seat i.e. surgeries, illnesses and medications

 

If you want more specific advice on how to choose a raised toilet seat, I have a very in-depth article which outlines all the questions you should be asking yourself, along with a PDF that you can download and print out for free – “How To Choose A Raised Toilet Seat ?”

Best raised toilet seats for the elderly ?

If you want to read a post on choosing seats for more elderly adults, with recommendations for specific raised toilet seats in different situations, you can find that here – Best Raised Toilet Seats For Elderly Seniors: A Detailed Guide With Prices

Frequently asked questions

Do raised toilet seats fit any toilet ?

 

A freestanding elevated toilet seat should be able to be place over most toilets, as they typically have a maximum seat height of at least 21 inches from the floor.

Raised toilet seats which attach to the toilet, depending on the particular model, can be for –

  • elongated toilets only
  • round toilets only
  • universal, fitting both types of toilet type

Can a raised toilet seat be too high ?

 

If a toilet seat is too high and the user’s feet are hanging in the air, and not flat to the floor, the blood circulation in the legs can be affected, causing the user’s feet to go to sleep, and lead to falls when standing.

Secondly, for those with issues with constipation, a lower seat is more conducive to passing a bowel movement.

What’s the tallest toilet height ?

 

The tallest toilet height is a wall mounted toilet from Kohler.

The Kohler Veil Wall-hung Toilet K-6303 has a maximum bowl height of 28 1/2 inches from the floor.

The tallest standing toilet is the Signature Hardware Bradenton Elongated Toilet, which has a bowl rim height of 21 inches without a seat from the floor.

How to measure for a raised toilet seat ?

 

To find the correct height of raised toilet seat that you need –

  • measure the height of the toilet bowl rim from the floor
  • measure the from the floor to the back of your knee where it bends
  • subtract the first measurement from the second, and the difference is the height of raised toilet seat that you need

The position you are looking to achieve is one where, when seated, your hip is not lower than your knee.

When can you use a regular toilet after a hip replacement ?

 

For those individuals who have been told to use a raised toilet seat after hip surgery by their surgeon – typically for lateral and posterior hip replacements – the precaution will usually be taken for up to 6 to 10 weeks following the surgery.

When can you use a regular toilet after a hip replacement ?

 

For those individuals who have been told to use a raised toilet seat after hip surgery by their surgeon – typically for lateral and posterior hip replacements – the precaution will usually be taken for up to 6 to 10 weeks following the surgery.

What is the highest raised toilet seat ?

 

The highest raised toilet seat is the OasisSpace Stand Alone Safety Frame and Raised Toilet Seat, which has a maximum seat height of 27.5 inches.

The tallest raised toilet seat which attaches to the toilet seat is a 6 inch high seat, of which there are many models, but even on the tallest standing toilet they are not as high as the OasisSpace Stand Alone Safety Frame and Raised Toilet Seat.

I’m Gareth, the author and owner of Looking After Mom and Dad.com

I have been a caregiver for over 10 yrs and share all my tips here.

Gareth Williams

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