Canada Bathroom Vanity Sizes: Nominal Inches and Exact Millimetres
Canadian product programs often use inch classes in merchandising and metric dimensions in technical files. Keep both, but never turn a rounded conversion into an exact product claim. The cabinet, countertop, basin, mounting and plumbing drawings must describe the selected SKU.
Use dual units without creating a false equivalence
| Merchandising class | Approximate metric reference | Approval point |
|---|---|---|
| 24 in | about 610 mm | Confirm actual cabinet and top width |
| 30 in | about 762 mm | Confirm basin, storage and wall clearance |
| 36 in | about 914 mm | Do not describe 900 mm as exactly 36 in |
| 48 in | about 1219 mm | Confirm whether 1200 mm is a class or actual width |
Approximate conversions help buyers navigate a range. The drawing should carry the manufacturing dimension and tolerance in the controlled unit system.
Five dimensions that determine fit
- Finished width: cabinet, countertop and basin can differ.
- Depth: include top, handle and open drawer or door projection.
- Finished height: distinguish cabinet, countertop and vessel-basin height.
- Plumbing zone: overlay the waste, trap and shutoffs on the internal layout.
- Mounting: record wall construction, reinforcement, hardware and responsibility.
For multi-unit programs, approve one coordinated drawing and sample before repeating the configuration. Record any site variants rather than leaving installers to solve them room by room.
Model references with explicit dimensions
Byron 750 mm wall-hung vanity
The exact record lists a 740 W × 460 D × 550 H mm cabinet. Use any inch class only as a secondary navigation aid.
Laguna Mark II 900 mm
The model record separates its 900 mm nominal class from an 890 mm cabinet width.
Hampshire 1200 mm curved vanity
Review the exact model page, drawing and quotation for dimensions, inclusions and finish approval.
Canadian RFQ inputs
- Province or territory and intended retail, project or institutional channel.
- Nominal inch class plus exact metric dimensions and tolerances.
- Cabinet, countertop, basin, faucet, drain and hardware scope.
- Actual panel material and finish for the selected model.
- Quebec and other language-content requirements for the exact channel.
- Mounting, site conditions and installer responsibilities.
- Sample, artwork, labels, spares and delivery plan.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 900 mm vanity be called 36 inches?
It may sit in a 36-inch merchandising class, but 900 mm is about 35.4 inches. Publish the actual finished dimension prominently and consistently.
Do all Canadian markets use the same product and language requirements?
No. The province or territory, Quebec scope, channel and product configuration can change the required review. Confirm them before artwork and documentation approval.
Send a Canadian dual-unit brief
Review boundary: exact model records, applicable laws, provincial or territorial adoption and the authority having jurisdiction govern final acceptance.