[kimbokasteniv]

I am preparing to replace an old skirted tub, but I am little bit concerned about matching the the size of the new tub. Looking on lowes.com, I see a whole bunch of 30x60" tubs. The currently installed tub measures 28x58". I would think that the 30x60" inch tub is the correct size, but losing 2 inches on each side seems like a lot.

So all I am asking is whether 2 inches is typically lost in the apparent length of a tub after it is installed?

And while I am asking that, I would also like to know whether the position of the overflow and the drain holes in the tub are standardized.

Thanks for any help.

 

[Just Bill]

The usual nominal length is 60", width may vary by a few inches, but 30-32 is usual. Not sure the exact drain hole location is standard, that is why plumbing conections have slip joints.

 

[Blondesense]

A tub is measured from flange to flange. If you are measuring a tub that is currently installed and are measuring from the inside of the surround you won't get an accurate measurement.