{"id":1801,"date":"2023-01-25T10:47:23","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T15:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lavatorylab.com\/?page_id=1801"},"modified":"2023-03-30T09:23:51","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T14:23:51","slug":"what-size-rain-shower-head-should-you-get","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lavatorylab.com\/shower-head\/what-size-rain-shower-head-should-you-get\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips For Choosing The Right Rain Shower Head Size"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Selecting the right size can be challenging when deciding on a rain shower head. Too big, and it may not fit in the shower stall; too small, and the coverage will be limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll share tips to find the perfect rain shower head size for you and your bathroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whats-a-rain-shower-head\">What&#8217;s a Rain Shower Head?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rain shower heads are a type of shower head that is specifically designed to mimic the feeling of natural rainfall while showering. Rain shower heads are much larger than a standard fixed shower head and often have a diameter of 8&#8243; or more. In addition, the shape will be square or round and often only has one spray setting. Lastly, they are typically mounted on the ceiling or wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-10-12-and-12-diameters\">8&#8243;, 10&#8243;, 12&#8243;, and 16&#8243;+ Diameters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/data\/series\/sr_11\/sr11_249.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anthropometric Reference Data for Children and Adults in the United States between 1988 and 1994<\/a>, the average shoulder width for women was 14.4&#8243; whereas men had an average shoulder width of 16.1&#8243;. When considering this, you will better understand the expected coverage that a rain shower head will provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a table that summarizes the key differences between the various rain shower head sizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Rain Shower Head Diameter<\/th><th>Pros<\/th><th>Cons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>8&#8243;<\/td><td>Increased water pressure. Compatible with small shower stalls. Ceiling and shower arm mount types.<\/td><td>Doesn&#8217;t cover the full body. It can be frustrating to use. Rarely includes a separate handheld shower wand.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10&#8243;<\/td><td>50%+ more surface area. Good balance between coverage and pressure. Most popular option. Ceiling and shower arm mount types. Works in most shower stalls.<\/td><td>Still doesn&#8217;t cover the full body. Likely doesn&#8217;t include a separate handheld shower wand.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12&#8243;<\/td><td>Almost complete body coverage.<\/td><td>Lacks adequate pressure. Requires large walk-in shower stall.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16&#8243;+<\/td><td>Full body coverage provides a luxurious experience. Good for couples.<\/td><td>Needs a separate handheld shower head for adequate bathing. Low pressure. Professional installation recommended.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>8&#8243; diameter shower head (64 square inches)<\/strong>: The 8&#8243; breadth will only be enough to cover approximately half of the body. Despite not providing full coverage from shoulder to shoulder, an 8&#8243; diameter will have greater water pressure as there is less surface area to cover. This is good for those who prefer a more powerful shower rather than full coverage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10&#8243; diameter shower head (100 square inches)<\/strong>: This nearly covers the entire body while still having adequate pressure. Most folks will find this a good balance between coverage and pressure. Additionally, the size isn&#8217;t too large and will accommodate most bathroom shower stalls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12&#8243; diameter shower head (144 square inches)<\/strong>: The larger size of this shower head will provide just about full coverage. However, the nearly 50% more surface area compared to the 10&#8243; diameter results in significantly less water pressure. <a href=\"https:\/\/lavatorylab.com\/shower-head\/do-rain-shower-heads-use-more-water\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1770\">Be sure the shower head has a flow rate of 2.5 GPM<\/a> to account for the increased surface area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Over 16&#8243; in diameter<\/strong>: For a luxurious experience, a shower head that covers the entire body is ideal. Oversized shower heads must be ceiling mounted and often requires a walk-in shower. Furthermore, pressure will be the lowest on this shower head size. <a href=\"https:\/\/lavatorylab.com\/shower-head\/rain-shower-heads-with-a-wand\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1776\">A separate hand shower is recommended<\/a> for thoroughly cleaning and rinsing off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"consider-placement\">Don&#8217;t Forget the Placement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we recently discussed, <a href=\"https:\/\/lavatorylab.com\/shower-head\/placement-of-a-rain-shower-head\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1797\">a rain shower head should be placed approximately 80 to 84&#8243; above the floor and 15 to 24&#8243; from the wall<\/a>. Consider this placement in relation to the size of the shower head when making your decision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Selecting the right size can be challenging when deciding on a rain shower head. Too big, and it may not fit in the shower stall; too small, and the coverage will be limited. We&#8217;ll share tips to find the perfect rain shower head size for you and your bathroom. What&#8217;s a Rain Shower Head? 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