Standard Light Switch Size

You can replace mid size or oversize wall plates with enerlites standard size ones.

Standard light switch size.

Shop by size click light switch plate configurations to select from 400 of switch plate configurations in nearly 20 quality metal finishes. For example if a light is controlled by one switch you ll need to replace it with a single pole switch. The boxes outlets and switches are standard sizes. Those are normally interchangeable between manufacturers.

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. We are the exclusive distributor for kyle design switch plates. 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. What is the standard height for electrical wall switches.

A light switch opens or closes an electrical current to turn on a light fixture ceiling fan or similar electrical device. The standard size for a 1 gang decorator light switch wall plate from enerlites is 4 5 height x 2 76 length. Except that ceiling boxes ceiling fan boxes audio wiring boxes etc. 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.

L only one size of screwdriver required for installation l dual earth terminals. Select a type of light switch that is compatible with the circuit where it will be installed. Get free shipping on qualified standard light switch plates or buy online pick up in store today in the electrical department. Kyle switch plate designs custom wallplate sizes so you can shop the largest selection of configurations available online.

The national electrical code specifies that each room in a house should have at least one switch to operate lights in the room but it. The only exception which comes to mind is that dimmer switches may require a larger than normal box for. When mounting a light switch over a countertop for example in an indoor or outdoor kitchen an art studio or a craft room reduce the standard wall mounting height to 40 inches. Using the gasket with all switches will ensure compliance to iec 60669.

Are different sizes than boxes for outlets and switches.