• Building codes generally cover the clearance of a towel bar, but not the height.striped towel 1 image by dana nicolescu from Fotolia.com
  
  

Recommended Height for Adults

• Most home improvement professionals recommend towel bars be installed 48 inches from the floor. Towel bars installed for children are generally installed at 36 inches high.
  
  

Adjusting the Height

• Sometimes, adults using the bathroom prefer or need the towel bar at a different height. The chest height of the shortest person using the bathroom makes the towel bar accessible to all. Place a child's bathroom towel bar at a height so the smallest child using the bathroom can comfortably reach the towel.
  
  

Bottom Line

• Place a towel bar at the height that's most comfortable for the people using the bathroom. While 48 and 36 inches are common measurements used in new construction, adjust a towel bar to fit your needs. You can also install more than one bar, if it's important to meet the height needs of more than one person.