Small Walk In Tubs for Small Bathrooms
You do not need a 5 foot alcove to get a walk in tub. These 24 compact models are 26 to 30 inches wide and 39 to 53 inches long, and most go in where an old tub or a stall shower was, in one day.
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The smallest walk in tubs are about 26 inches wide by 45 inches long, and front-entry models go down to about 27 x 39 inches. They still have a 16 to 18 inch seat, a low door threshold and a full-depth soak because they gain height instead of length.
Where small walk in tubs fit
- Old 5 ft tub alcove: a 52 or 53 inch tub plus a factory extension panel.
- Stall shower: a 26 to 30 inch wide tub often fits the old shower footprint.
- Mobile homes and condos: 26 x 45 and 26 x 46 models are lighter and fit tight doors.
- Corners and closets: front-entry tubs that you step into from the short end.
Small tub checklist
- Measure the narrowest door on the way in
- Bather height: under 5 ft 8 in is comfortable in a 45 to 48 inch tub
- Inward door keeps clear floor space; outward door is easier for transfers
- Smaller tubs fill and drain faster
- A 40 gallon water heater works for most compact tubs
Compact walk in tubs we install
Every small walk in tub, by size
| Model | Width × length | Class | Door | Seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ella's Bubbles Mobile | 26" × 45" | Compact | Outward | 19" |
| Hydro Dimensions 2645 | 26" × 45" | Bariatric / wide | Inward | 45" |
| Meditub 2646 | 26" × 46" | Bariatric / wide | Inward | 46" |
| Ella's Bubbles Transfer26 | 26" × 52" | Compact | Outward | 19" |
| Hydro Dimensions 2653 | 26" × 53" | Bariatric / wide | Outward | 53" |
| Meditub 2653 | 26" × 53" | Bariatric / wide | Inward | 53" |
| Meditub 2739 | 27" × 39" | Bariatric / wide | Outward | 39" |
| Meditub 2747 | 27" × 47" | Bariatric / wide | Outward | 47" |
| Hydro Dimensions 3048 | 27.75" × 47.75" | Bariatric / wide | Inward | 45" |
| Ella's Bubbles Flow | 28" × 48" | Compact | Inward | 20" |
| Ella's Bubbles Petite | 28" × 52" | Compact | Inward | 19" |
| Hydro Dimensions 2851 | 28.25" × 51" | Bariatric / wide | Inward | 51" |
| Meditub 2952 | 29" × 52" | Bariatric / wide | Inward | 52" |
| Meditub 2953WCA | 29" × 53" | Bariatric / wide | Outward | 53" |
| Hydro Dimensions 3052 | 29.75" × 51.5" | Bariatric / wide | Inward | 45" |
| Hydro Dimensions 3052W | 29.75" × 51.5" | Bariatric / wide | Outward | 55" |
| Step In Bathtub with Door for Seniors | 30" × 50" | Standard | Inward | — |
| Ella's Bubbles Capri | 30" × 52" | Standard | Outward | 20" |
| Ella's Bubbles Elite | 30" × 52" | Standard | Inward | 22" |
| Ella's Bubbles Standard | 30" × 52" | Standard | Inward | 22" |
| Ella's Bubbles Transfer30 | 30" × 52" | Standard | Outward | 22" |
| Ella's Bubbles Zen | 30" × 52" | Bariatric / wide | Inward | 52" |
| Ella's Bubbles Ultra | 30" × 53" | Standard | Inward | 22" |
| Meditub 3053 | 30" × 53" | Bariatric / wide | Inward | 53" |
What a small walk in tub costs
Compact tubs cost about the same to install as standard ones because the labor is the same: removal, plumbing, setting and leveling, a fill test and trim. Fully installed, most of our walk in tubs land around $15,000 and under $20,000, written on the first call with no home visit. National brands quote $25,000 to $30,000. See the cost breakdown →
Small tub, or a roll in shower?
If the bather can step over 3 to 7 inches and wants to soak, a small walk in tub is the better buy. If they use a wheelchair full time, a 48 x 34 or 48 x 36 barrier free shower fits the same small bathroom and needs no step at all.
Small Walk In Tubs for Small Bathrooms FAQ
What is the smallest walk in tub you can buy?
About 26 x 45 inches for a side-entry tub, such as the Ella Mobile and Hydro Dimensions 2645, and about 27 x 39 inches for a front-entry model like the Meditub 2739.
Can a small walk in tub replace a shower stall?
Often, yes. Many stall showers are 30 to 36 inches deep, so a 26 to 30 inch wide tub fits the footprint once the drain and supply lines are adjusted.
Is a small walk in tub comfortable for a tall person?
Most people under about 5 ft 8 in are comfortable in a 45 to 48 inch tub. Taller bathers usually prefer a 52 to 60 inch model.
Do small walk in tubs have jets?
Yes. Most compact models come as soakers or with air jets, water jets or both, plus options like a heated seat and quick drain.
Will a small walk in tub fit in a mobile home?
Yes. 26 x 45 and 26 x 46 tubs are common in mobile homes because they are light, narrow and fit tight doors and floors.
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