Below are generally accepted plumbing rough-in measurements for sinks, toilets, and tub/showers.

If
you find the numbers alone cryptic, reference the details below the table. Also, see Notes at the very
bottom for an explanation of the term "centerline."

Toilet Rough-In Details

Supply Line - Height: Ideally, 8 1/4" above the floor. This cold-water-only pipe will create one hole
between 5-10" above the floor.

Supply Line - Horizontal: Imagine a centerline running vertically through the center of the toilet. The
supply line hole should be 6 inches to the side of this centerline. Check your toilet to see which side the
water supply intake will be, though it probably will be on the left side.

Discharge Hole From Back Wall: Off-set this hole from the back wall by 12 1/2".
Discharge Hole - Vertical: Since this is located at floor height, the distance is zero.

Fixture - Side to Side Buffer: Measuring from the center point of the toilet outward, the bare minimum
from side-to-side for a toilet is 15 inches to any wall or other fixture. It is recommended, though, that
you increase that distance to 18 inches for more comfort if your bathroom layout will allow.

Fixture - Front Buffer: From the front rim of the toilet, leave a space of at least 21" to the nearest
obstruction. Recommended buffer is 30".

Sink Rough-In Details

Supply Line - Height: Two holes. Vertically, both holes are about 2-3 inches above the drain pipe.

Supply Lines - Horizontal: One hole is 4 inches to the right of centerline, another hole is 4 inches to the
left of centerline

Discharge Hole From Back Wall: N/A

Discharge Hole - Vertical: About 16-20 inches above floor. We will consider the drain pipe to be a
vertical centerline.

Fixture - Side to Side Buffer: From centerline, 15" minimum, 20" recommended

Fixture - Front Buffer: Minimum distance to nearest obstruction is 21". Recommended is 30".

Placement of Sink: Vertically, the sink should be about 31 inches above the floor. Measure up to the rim
of the sink.
Shower and Bathtub Rough-In Details

Shower Supply - Vertical: 80". This is the highest point, the place where the shower nozzle will go.

Tub Supply - Vertical: Stubs 18" high. 10" above tub spout. Place one faucet 4" to the left of centerline
and the other faucet 4" to the right of centerline.

Discharge Hole From Back Wall: Place drain on centerline. Total opening for drain access can be
between 10"-14" off-set from framing, and 6"-8" wide.

Discharge Hole - Vertical: Since this is located at floor height, the distance is zero.

Fixture - Side to Side Buffer: 18" minimum required buffer.

Fixture - Front Buffer: 18" minimum required buffer.

Further Notes

Centerline: When we speak of dimensions, the word "centerline" is used. As with the term "on-center,"
which is used for construction, the term "centerline" is an imaginary vertical line drawn through a key
reference point (usually the drain pipe).

So, if two pipes are ten inches apart, we are measuring from the center points of each pipe, not the
edges.

Base Floor Height: Also base floor height is considered to be the subfloor (in new construction) or finish
floor (in remodeling).
Not all of these dimensions are set in stone. Consider them general guidelines. They will vary according
to your own bathroom.

Consult the instructions that come with the fixture (sink, tub, etc.) for more precise dimensions.