Wheelchair Threshold Ramps

Threshold ramps are designed to allow wheelchair users to more easily pass over the raised threshold of a doorway. Most doorways have some sort of raised threshold that can be as low as ½ or as high as 4" or more in the cases of some sliding glass doors and can cause a serious impediment to passing through using a wheelchair.

Threshold ramps are approximately the same width as an average doorway and come in lengths from 6" to about 30". They can be used as a portable ramps that can be moved from place to place or secured in place for permanent use. When secured to a doorway local building codes may apply and the local building department should be consulted.

Most threshold ramps are made of aluminum but there are a few made from recycled vehicle tires on the market as well as some fibre-glass models.

Depending on the manufacturer, the doorway threshold style ramps will have weight capacities of 600 lbs. to 850 lbs.

People requiring a threshold ramp will often need two of them because if there is a threshold on the outside of the door it is likely there will also be one on the inside. The two thresholds may also be different heights so it may be necessary to buy two different lengths of threshold ramps.

For information about choosing the right wheelchair ramp visit our web page on choosing a wheelchair ramp.

Popular Threshold Wheelchair Ramps Available from Wheelchair Vendors

EZ-Access Threshold Wheelchair Ramp Material: Aluminum Surface: Non-Skid Width: 34" Lengths Available: 6, 9, 12, 17, 22, 27 or 32" Weights; 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 15 or 20 lbs. Weight Capacity: 600 Pounds (272 kgs.) Limits of Use: 1/4" to 6 1/4" of Rise Compatible Equipment: Power & Manual Wheelchairs, Scooters etc. Usage Guideline: Doorways, Curbs, Landings, Thresholds etc.
EZ-Access Rubber Threshold Ramp Material: Recycled Rubber Surface: Non-Slip Sizes: 1 1/2" x 14 1/2" x 36" or 2 1/2" x 24" x 48" Weight: 18 or 40 lbs. Weight Capacity: 850 Pounds (386 kgs.) Compatible Equipment: Power & Manual Wheelchairs and Scooters Usage Guidelines: Standard Doorways, Sliding Doors etc.
PVI Wheelchair Threshold Ramp Material: Aluminum Surface: Non-Slip Sizes: 8", 10", 12", 16" or 24" x 32" wide 16" or 24" x 36" wide Weight: 3 to 15 lbs. Weight Capacity: 600 Pounds (272 kgs.) Compatible Equipment: Power & Manual Wheelchairs, Walkers and Scooters Usage Guidelines: Standard Doorways, Sliding Doors etc.
PVI Bariatric Threshold Ramps Material: Aluminum Surface: Non-Skid Width: 36" Lengths Available: 16" or 24" Weights; 12 or 21 lbs. Weight Capacity: 800 Pounds (363 kgs.) Limits of Use: 2" or 4" of Rise Compatible Equipment: Power & Manual Wheelchairs, Walkers, Scooters etc. Usage Guideline: Doorways, Low Curbs, Thresholds etc.
Decpac Threshold Ramp Material: Fiberglass Laminate Usable Width: 33" Length: 2' 10" ft. Weight; 13 ¼ lbs. Weight Capacity: 660 Pounds (260 kgs.) Compatible Equipment: Power & Manual Wheelchairs and Scooters Usage Guideline: Curbs, Steps, Low Porches & Decks