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Conversions
Shoe Sizes
UK
Mainland US US Europe* Women’s Men’s
2 34 4
21⁄2
35
41⁄2
31⁄2 36 51⁄2
4
36
6
41⁄2 37 61⁄2
5
38
7
51⁄2 39 71⁄2 51⁄2
6
39
8
6
61⁄2 40 81⁄2 61⁄2
7
40
9
7
71⁄2 41 91⁄2 71⁄2
8
42
10
8
81⁄2 42 101⁄2 81⁄2
9
43
11
9
91⁄2 44 111⁄2 91⁄2
10
44
12
10
101⁄2 44 121⁄2 101⁄2
11
46
13
11
111⁄2 46 131⁄2 111⁄2
12
46
14
12
121⁄2 47 141⁄2 121⁄2
13
48
15
13
131⁄2 131⁄2
14
14
141⁄2 141⁄2
15
15
*Sizes are approximate
Measuring Sticks
A correctly measured stick enables the user to maintain an upright posture with the elbow slightly bent.
Body weight is taken through the stick as the
user pushes down on it when walking.
Using a walking stick of the correct height
is imperative. When measuring, the handle should rest on the floor against a relaxed arm. The stick should then be adjusted or trimmed to the crease of the wrist.
Where two walking sticks are needed, the length should be slightly longer as they will be used ahead of the body when walking.
Ramp Selection Guide
When choosing a ramp, the length, and therefore the angle of the ramp, depends upon:
The height to be raised
The type of wheelchair or scooter
The weight of the wheelchair or scooter and the user The strength of the helper or user.
As a general guide, a raise of 1 in 12 is suggested when the user is seated on the wheelchair or scooter. For loading an unmanned wheelchair or scooter into a vehicle, a higher gradient can be used, but this should not exceed 1 in 3.
Metric Measurements
Height of Ramp Length Ramp Length Obstruction For 1 in 12 Raise For 1 in 3 Raise
5cm 60cm 15cm
10cm
1.2m
30cm
15cm 1.8m 45cm
20cm
2.4m
60cm
25cm 3m 75cm
30cm
90cm
35cm 1.05m
40cm
1.2m
45cm 1.35m
50cm
1.5m
60cm 1.8m
70cm
2.1m
80cm 2.4m
90cm
2.7m
1m 3m
Imperial Measurements
Height of Ramp Length Ramp Length Obstruction For 1 in 12 Raise For 1 in 3 Raise
3˝ 3´ 9˝
6˝
6´
1´6˝
9˝ 9´ 2´3˝
1´
3´
1´3˝ 3´9˝
1´6˝
4´6˝
1´9˝ 5´3˝
2´
6´
2´3˝ 6´9˝
2´6˝
7´6˝
2´9˝ 8´3˝
3´
9´
3´3˝ 9´9˝
Metric and Imperial Measurements
Length
1 Centimetre (cm) = 10mm = 0.3937in
1 Metre (m)
= 100cm
= 1.0936yd
1 Inch (in) = 2.54cm
1 Yard (yd)
= 36in
= 0.9144m
Volume and Capacity
Weight
1 Cubic cm (cm3) = 0.0610in3
1 Cubic metre (m3)
= 1.3080yd3
1 Cubic inch (in3) = 16.387cm3
1 Cubic yard (yd3)
= 27ft3
= 0.7646m3
1 Pint (pt) = 20fl.oz = 0.5683L
1 Gram (g) = 1000mg = 0.0353oz
1 Kilogram (kg)
= 1000g
= 2.2046lb
1 Ounce (oz) = 28.35g
1 Pound (lb)
= 16oz
= 453.6g
Floor and Wall Mounted Rails and Seats
Maximum Maximum user weight load weight
The maximum user weight/load given for these products is dependent upon the correct choice of fixings for the mounting surface. For this reason, all rails should be installed by a person who has suitable qualifications and/or experience in installing this type of product, ensuring the fixtures are appropriate for the specific installation.
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