What is the recommended minimum corridor width?

750 mm for a single person, and 1200-1500 mm for two persons to cross (Fig 11).

What is the recommended kitchen worktop height?

Between 750 mm and 850 mm from the floor level (Fig 20).

What is the minimum clearance required behind a dining chair?

A minimum of 900 mm is recommended to allow another person to pass behind a seated diner (Fig 17).

What are the basic space requirements for a single bed?

A minimum area of 900 mm x 2000 mm for the bed itself, with a 600 mm activity zone on at least one side (Fig 15).

IS 5823

: 1986

Recommendations for dimensions for spaces for human activities

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This standard provides recommendations for space dimensions based on Indian anthropometric data. It covers minimum clearances and spatial requirements for various human activities, serving as a fundamental guide for architects and designers in space planning for residential, commercial, and other buildings.

Recommendations for dimensions for spaces for human activities

Quick Reference Values

Average Stature of Indian Male1646 mm

Average Stature of Indian Female1519 mm

Minimum width for single person circulation750 mm

Recommended kitchen worktop height750 mm to 850 mm

Minimum clearance for passage behind a seated diner900 mm

Minimum clear width for a single bed900 mm

Recommended dining table height700 mm to 750 mm

Practical Notes

The anthropometric data is from the 1980s and may not fully represent the current population; designers should use it as a starting baseline.

These are non-mandatory recommendations, but serve as a widely accepted standard of care for good design practice in India.

Always verify clearances for specific modern furniture and appliances as their dimensions may exceed the generic examples provided in the code.