Electrical Wall Plate Sizes

Despard wall plates also known as interchangeable wall plates or stacked wall plates are a type of space saving wall plate popular in homes built pre 1950.

Electrical wall plate sizes.

Use of a larger wall cover plate can save time and effort in non standard applications where you would otherwise have to patch sand and or repaint the wall. In stock on september 15 2020. Leviton carries a complete selection of wall plates leviton carries a complete selection of wall plates in multiple colors and configurations to satisfy any need. Blank wall plates cover unused electrical boxes.

For instance there are oversize faceplates used to cover a larger hole in the wall. Wall plates come in three sizes standard midway and jumbo. Find wall plates at lowe s today. Light switch covers and outlet covers offer protection for single function switches and outlets.

The standard size plate is nominally 2 75 inches 4 5 inches the preferred size plate is nominally 3 13 inches by 4 88 inches and the oversized plate is nominally 3 5 inches by 5 25 inches. Widths are listed below. Please note that these sizes are standard. Standard size electrical faceplates.

Buy online pickup today. All standard size faceplates are 4 490 in height. 99 53 30 in free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. Electrical outlets switches at kyle switch plates.

However your faceplates may not match. Midway and jumbo sizes provide helpful options to cover wall imperfections. Types of wall plates combination wall plates serve dual or triple function areas for example a switch that sits adjacent to an outlet. This will provide extra room for the wires making installation easier.

Enerlites duplex wall plates kit model 8821 w home electrical outlet cover 1 gang standard size unbreakable polycarbonate material white 10 pack by enerlites 10 70 10. Maxxima 1 gang decorative outlet screwless wall plate white single outlet standard size pack of 10 4 5 out of 5 stars 143. For electrical boxes crowded with wires you may want a wall plate with greater depth. More product details close.