Standard Light Switch Plate Dimensions

Standard size electrical faceplates all standard size faceplates are 4 490 in height.

Standard light switch plate dimensions.

Quickly find the right wall plates for you with image search in the home depot mobile app. Three gangs are 6 3 8 wide. Please note that these sizes are standard. 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.

Four gangs are 8 3 16 wide. Snap a picture of a wall plate you like and we ll show you similar products. 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. Five gangs are 10 wide.

Width varies based on the number of gangs. 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. Switchplates from switchplate gallery charming decorative light switch plates for coastal farmhouse shabby chic floral and lots more.

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. Keep wires out of sight and add to your home s decor with the perfect wall plates for each room. Available in nearly every size. 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. One gang plates are 2 3 4 wide. Six gangs are 11 13 16 wide. However your faceplates may not match.

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.