Bathroom Mirror Size & Sizing Proportions Calculator
A well-proportioned bathroom mirror should never extend past the edges of the vanity cabinet.
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For a 36-inch single vanity cabinet with 40 inches vertical clearance: Recommended Mirror Width = 30" to 34" wide. Recommended Mirror Height = 28" to 32" high. Mount 5 to 8 inches above the countertop.
📖 About Bathroom Mirror Size & Sizing Proportions Calculator
A well-proportioned bathroom mirror should never extend past the edges of the vanity cabinet. The general interior design rule is to choose a mirror 2 to 6 inches narrower than the total vanity width to create visual balance.
To use the Bathroom Mirror Size & Sizing Proportions Calculator, enter your Vanity Cabinet Width, Vanity Configuration, Countertop to Light Fixture / Ceiling Height. The calculator instantly computes Recommended Mirror Width, Recommended Mirror Height and more. Results update in real time as you change any input — no submit button needed.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Vanity Cabinet Width (e.g. 36 in inches), Vanity Configuration — choose from Single Sink Vanity, Double Sink Vanity (Single Wide Mirror), Double Sink Vanity (Two Separate Matching Mirrors), and Countertop to Light Fixture / Ceiling Height (e.g. 40 in inches). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Single Vanity Mirror Width = Vanity Width - (2 to 6 inches)
Double Vanity Dual Mirrors = Centered over each sink basin, 2 to 4 inches narrower than sink bay
Mounting Placement = 5 to 10 inches above countertop (Center at 59-65" from floor)
Worked Example
For a 36-inch single vanity cabinet with 40 inches vertical clearance:
Recommended Mirror Width = 30" to 34" wide.
Recommended Mirror Height = 28" to 32" high.
Mount 5 to 8 inches above the countertop.
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