Wheelchair Ramp Examples — By Step, Threshold & Entry Situation
Find the right ramp for your specific situation — front door step, threshold, porch or doorway — with a practical MIOR indication, 1:12 slope reference and WEXAR for free digital measurement.
"Not every threshold needs the same ramp. Measure first — then choose."
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Wheelchair Ramp for One Step — Front Door & Entry
You have one step at your front door, side entrance or covered porch — typically 16–18 cm (approx. 6–7 in) high. You need a portable ramp that can be placed and removed as needed, without permanent installation. This may be a temporary situation — after a hospital stay or a period of rehabilitation — or a permanent need that calls for a flexible daily solution. Either way: a portable roll-up ramp is the fastest and most practical starting point. No contractor. No planning permission. Ready in minutes.
Practical MIOR Indication
Indication
1.2 m (approx. 4 ft)
Step height
16–18 cm (approx. 6–7 in)
1:12 comparison: 1.92–2.16 m
Use case: manual wheelchair with assistance — single step entry
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Wheelchair Ramp for Two Steps — Length, Slope and Right Solution
You have two steps at a front porch, side entry or raised entrance — typically 30–36 cm (12–14 in) combined height. You need a portable ramp that can be set up and removed without tools, ideally used as a daily solution without permanent fixtures. This could be a temporary need — post-surgery recovery, a visiting family member — or a long-term solution where flexibility matters more than permanence.
Practical MIOR Indication
Indication
1.8 m (approx. 6 ft)
Step height
30–36 cm (approx. 12–14 in)
1:12 comparison: 3.60–4.32 m
Use case: manual wheelchair with assistance — two-step entry
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Portable Threshold Ramp for Doorways — Roll-Up vs. Fixed
You have a raised threshold at an interior or exterior doorway — typically 3–8 cm (1–3 in). This may be at a balcony door, a bathroom entrance, a patio doorway, or a low step between rooms. A full-size ramp is too large and impractical. You need a compact, portable threshold ramp that bridges the gap from both sides — entry and exit — for a wheelchair, rollator, walking frame or mobility scooter.
Practical MIOR Indication
Indication
1.0 m (approx. 50 cm up + 50 cm down)
Step height
5 cm (approx. 2 in)
1:12 comparison: 0.60 m per side
Use case: manual wheelchair with assistance — compact double-sided threshold transition
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What Length Wheelchair Ramp Do I Need? — A Practical Guide
You want to buy a wheelchair ramp but are unsure what length to order. You may be choosing for yourself, for a family member, or for a care facility or commercial building. The situation may involve one step, two steps or more — or a general need to understand ramp sizing before requesting a quote. This guide covers all the main scenarios and links directly to the MIOR calculator for a precise answer based on your exact measurements.
Practical MIOR Indication
Indication
1.0 m – 3.4 m+
Step height
Varies by number of steps
1:12 comparison: See overview per situation
Use case: Wheelchair, scooter, walker
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Wheelchair Ramp for Three Steps — Practical Length Guide
You have three steps at a front door, side entry or raised porch — typically 45–54 cm (18–21 in) combined height. You need a portable ramp solution that does not require permanent construction or major structural changes. This may be a medium-term care situation following a medical event, or a long-term need where a verifiable, removable ramp is preferred over a built solution. The key challenge with three steps: the ramp needs to be long enough to be usable, but the available space may not always accommodate the ideal length.
Practical MIOR Indication
Indication
2.4 m (approx. 8 ft)
Step height
45–54 cm (18–21 in)
1:12 comparison: 5.40–6.48 m
Use case: manual wheelchair with assistance — three steps
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Wheelchair Ramp for Four Steps in the Garden — Why Measuring Matters
You want to create accessible access from a garden or terrace to a raised patio or back entrance with four steps. Or there is a height difference at a back door or side entrance that currently blocks wheelchair or scooter access. You are looking for a solution that does not require permanent construction in the garden — no concrete, no fixed structure, no contractors. A portable roll-up ramp provides exactly that: lay it down when needed, roll it up and store it when not.
Practical MIOR Indication
Indication
3.4 m (approx. 11 ft)
Step height
60–72 cm (24–28 in)
1:12 comparison: 7.20–8.64 m
Use case: manual wheelchair with assistance — four outdoor steps
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Wheelchair Ramp for Stage or Event — Custom Modular Access Solution
You are organising an event, conference, concert or ceremony with a stage or raised entry. Or you manage a venue — a care facility, auditorium, community hall or theatre — with a raised access point that currently blocks wheelchair users. The stage or raised entry height typically ranges from 40 cm to 100 cm or more. Available routing space is limited. The approach may need to go left, right or loop. A standard portable ramp is not the right solution here — it creates an unmanageable slope or does not provide the routing that the space requires.
Custom solution
MIOR ROLL + Platform + sections
Not sure which ramp length you need?
Use the MIOR calculator to instantly find the right ramp length for your step height — or use WEXAR to measure your situation for free with your smartphone.