Standard Light Switch Plate Dimensions

When the switch is over a counter that has a knee space and the counter depth exceeds 20 inches the maximum height of a switch is reduced to 44 inches.

Standard light switch plate dimensions.

Six gangs are 11 13 16 wide. Snap a picture of a wall plate you like and we ll show you similar products. However your faceplates may not match. Standard size electrical faceplates all standard size faceplates are 4 490 in height.

One gang plates are 2 3 4 wide. Please note that these sizes are standard. Keep wires out of sight and add to your home s decor with the perfect wall plates for each room. Switchplate sizes and overall dimensions.

Get free shipping on qualified standard light switch plates or buy online pick up in store today in the electrical department. Five gangs are 10 wide. Tall 5 0 high shop tall wall plates midway 5 06 high shop midway wallplates jumbo 1 gang 6 4 high x 4 5 wide shop oversized jumbo and ultra light switch covers. 9 5 inches wide 5 5 inches tall.

Quickly find the right wall plates for you with image search in the home depot mobile app. The standard size plate is nominally 2 75 inches 4 5 inches the preferred size plate is nominally 3 13 inches by 4 88 inches and the oversized plate is nominally 3 5 inches by 5 25 inches. Use of a larger wall cover plate can save time and effort in non standard applications where you would otherwise have to patch sand and or repaint the wall around an outlet or switch to use a standard wall plate. Width varies based on the number of gangs.

The height from the floor to the middle of the switch plate should not exceed 48 inches and the minimum height should not be less than 15 inches. Two gangs are 4 9 16 wide. Available in nearly every size. Regular switchplates are a standard 4 1 2 high and 5 32 deep.

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