Round toilet bowls measure about 16 1/2 in. From the middle of the mounting bolts to the front of the rim. If your toilet fits this description, buy a round toilet seat.

Dear Ed: I’m looking into getting a new toilet and have noticed that you can get them in long-bowl or short-bowl shapes. I want the longer bowl size for comfort, but my question is when or why ...

But for tight spaces, round-front toilet bowls are commonly used because they are a little shorter. In your case, it appears the longer bowl will not fit because the door may hit the new toilet.

When purchasing a toilet seat, pay attention to the shape of the toilet bowl, which could be round or elongated. Tighten the plastic bolts with a screwdriver for a secure fit.

Most elevated toilet seats are universal, meaning that they will fit both round and oval-shaped toilet bowls. However, there are a few variations regarding how they are locked into the toilet and ...