Standard Passenger Lift Size
Passenger elevators come in different sizes to meet people’s requirements. Its sizes range from small, perfect for houses and apartments, scaling up to more specious options for malls and offices. The small sizes are used for 2-3 people, and the big ones contain up to 20 passengers. Have a look at the following table to learn about different lift sizes.
| Passengers | Capacity (kg) |
Speed (m/s) |
Car Size (mm) | Shaft Size (mm) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car Width | Car Depth | Door Open Width | Shaft Width | Shaft Depth | |||||
| Min | Max | Min | Max | ||||||
| 4 | 320/400 | 0.3 | 1000 | 1100 | 700 | 1300 | 1500 | 1300 | 1500 |
| 0.4 | |||||||||
| 6 | 450 | 1 | 1200 | 1100 | 700 | 1300 | 1500 | 1400 | 1600 |
| 1.5 | |||||||||
| 1.75 | |||||||||
| 8 | 630 | 1 | 1400 | 1100 | 800 | 1830 | 2130 | 1700 | 1930 |
| 1.5 | |||||||||
| 1.75 | |||||||||
| 10 | 800 | 1 | 1400 | 1350 | 800 | 1830 | 2130 | 1950 | 2180 |
| 1.5 | |||||||||
| 1.75 | |||||||||
| 2.0 | 1400 | 1350 | 800 | 1900 | 2200 | 2050 | 2350 | ||
| 2.5 | |||||||||
| 13 | 1000 | 1 | 1400 | 1400 | 900 | 2050 | 2350 | 2000 | 2230 |
| 1.5 | |||||||||
| 1.75 | |||||||||
| 2.0 | 1600 | 1400 | 900 | 2100 | 2400 | 2100 | 2400 | ||
| 2.5 | |||||||||
| 16 | 1150 | 1 | 2000 | 1350 | 1100 | 2500 | 2800 | 2100 | 2330 |
| 1.5 | |||||||||
| 1.75 | |||||||||
| 2.0 | 2000 | 1350 | 1100 | 2500 | 2800 | 2100 | 2400 | ||
| 2.5 | |||||||||
| 18 | 1350 | 1.0 | 2000 | 1500 | 1100 | 2500 | 2800 | 2150 | 2380 |
| 1.5 | |||||||||
| 1.75 | |||||||||
| 2.0 | 2000 | 1500 | 1100 | 2500 | 2800 | 2150 | 2450 | ||
| 2.5 | |||||||||
| 21 | 1600 | 1.0 | 2000 | 1700 | 1100 | 2500 | 2800 | 2350 | 2580 |
| 1.5 | |||||||||
| 1.75 | |||||||||
| 2.0 | 2000 | 1700 | 1100 | 2500 | 2800 | 2350 | 2650 | ||
| 2.5 | |||||||||
Passenger Lift Size Drawings
Detailed Analysis of Different Lift Sizes
Standard, compact, and large are the three main lift sizes. Each of the sizes has different needs and space available in the building. Standard size is used for offices and normal apartments and can easily carry 8-10 people.
In places where there is little room, the compact elevator is a great choice. It’s perfect for 4-5 people. Therefore, it’s commonly used in small offices and houses. Large elevators are used for big office blocks and large apartments. It’s made for carrying heavy items and can carry a lot of people. To help you understand each lift size with shaft dimension, car dimension, and load kilogram, different lift sizes are explained below ranging from 2-3 persons lift size to 20 passengers lift size.
Standard Lift Size For 4 Persons
It is commonly seen in small commercial buildings and residential complexes. It’s neither big nor small but just the right size to ensure everyone has enough space without feeling cramped.
| Capacity | 320kg or 400kg (4 persons) |
| Car Size (W*D) | 1000mm×1100mm |
| Door Opening Width | 700mm |
| Min Shaft Size | 1300mm×1300mm |
| Max Travel Height | 90m |
| Pit Depth | 1500mm |
| Min Overhead Height | 4350mm |
Standard Lift Size For 6 Persons
A 6-person lift is commonly used for small to medium-sized buildings, such as homes, offices, and hotels. It doesn’t require much space, so it saves installation costs and area.
| Capacity | 450kg (6 persons) |
| Car Size (W*D) | 1200mm×1100mm |
| Door Opening Width | 700mm |
| Min Shaft Size | 1300mm×1400mm |
| Max Travel Height | 90m |
| Pit Depth | 1500mm |
| Min Overhead Height | 4350mm |
Standard Lift Size For 8 Persons
The 8-person elevator is a great choice for commercial settings and residential blocks. Since this lift can handle tighter traffic, it’s commonly used in business environments.
It should be noted that 8-person passenger lifts can be either machine-room-type or machine-room-less; the dimensions of these two types differ.
| Capacity | 630kg (8 persons) |
| Car Size (W*D) | 1400mm×1100mm |
| Door Opening Width | 800mm (mr) 700mm (mrl) |
| Min Shaft Size | 1830mm×1700mm (mr) 1900mm×1800mm (mrl) |
| Max Travel Height | 90m |
| Pit Depth | 1500mm |
| Min Overhead Height | 4350mm (mr) 3950mm (mrl) |
Standard Lift Size For 10 Persons
A 10-person lift is a standard configuration for medium-capacity passenger lifts, widely used in residential buildings, apartment, and office buildings. It effectively handles daily peak traffic without wasting space or adding the high costs associated with larger-capacity lifts, making it one of the most common commonly used configurations.
| Capacity | 800kg (10 persons) |
| Car Size (W*D) | 1400mm×1300mm |
| Door Opening Width | 800mm |
| Min Shaft Size | 1830mm×1950mm (mr) 2200mm×1750mm (mrl) |
| Max Travel Height | 90m |
| Pit Depth | 1500mm |
| Min Overhead Height | 4350mm (mr) 3950mm (mrl) |
Standard Lift Size For 13 Persons
A 13-passenger lift size is typically used in high-traffic commercial buildings and large residential projects. However, this lift size has more extensive planning in terms of shaft dimension and building design.
| Capacity | 1000kg (13 persons) |
| Car Size (W*D) | 1400mm×1400mm |
| Door Opening Width | 900mm |
| Min Shaft Size | 2050mm×2000mm (mr) 2400mm×1800mm (mrl) |
| Max Travel Height | 90m |
| Pit Depth | 1500mm |
| Min Overhead Height | 4350mm (mr) 3950mm (mrl) |
Standard Lift Size For 16 Persons
For large commercial complexes, high-rise buildings and high-traffic public places, the 16-person lift is used. It ensures passengers’ comfort while handling high traffic efficiently. This type of lift almost always requires a machine room.
| Capacity | 1150kg (16 persons) |
| Car Size (W*D) | 2000mm×1350mm |
| Door Opening Width | 1100mm |
| Min Shaft Size | 2500mm×2100mm |
| Max Travel Height | 90m |
| Pit Depth | 1550mm |
| Min Overhead Height | 4350mm |
Standard Lift Size For 21 Persons
The 21 person lift size is listed among the largest standard lifts and is a great option for large-scale commercial projects, hospitals, and other public spaces.
| Capacity | 1600kg (21 persons) |
| Car Size (W*D) | 2000mm×1700mm |
| Door Opening Width | 1100mm |
| Min Shaft Size | 2500mm×2350mm |
| Max Travel Height | 90m |
| Pit Depth | 1550mm |
| Min Overhead Height | 4350mm |
Final Thought
Selecting the right size passenger lift (also called an elevator) is important for safety and work efficiency. It requires building purpose, architectural design, and how many people will use the elevator. So, if you have a query about elevator size or want to install an elevator, simply contact Dazen Elevator and get your job done perfectly. It has been in the market for a decade, so it has a highly skilled team of experts who can perfectly accomplish all types of lift installation and repair tasks.
Whatever type of elevator you want to install or repair — whether it’s a passenger elevator, panoramic elevator, home elevator, or elevator components, Dazen Elevator will be your reliable and one-stop solution.