Measure, check, plan

Litter Box Placement Finder

Sketch the box, door swing and furniture. See where they overlap and leave room for scooping.

Lay out the box and access space

Start with this illustrative plan, then enter your measurements. Calculations stay in this browser; no room data is saved or shared.

1. Measure the space

Measurement units

Measure from the upper-left door hinge. The door swings inward across that corner. For a different hinge, rotate your sketch to match; this tool does not model multiple doors.

Available floor width (cm)Available floor depth (cm)

2. Position the box

Box width (cm)Box depth (cm)Rotate footprint 90 degreesLeft edge position x (cm)Top edge position y (cm)

3. Leave room to use it

Front cleaning / walking access (cm)Clearance on each side (cm)Door swing radius (cm; 0 if no door)Observed cat exit directionAdd a rectangular obstruction (cabinet, toilet, furniture)

4. Check the real room

I measured these dimensions and clearances myselfCat access stays open; walking route is clear of cords, water, children and other pets

View my result

Illustrative plan

Your sketch updates as you edit. Teal: item. Dashed: requested access. Red: door sweep. Gray: obstruction. Origin is the upper-left door hinge; front access extends downward.

Text plan: floor 100 × 120 cm; footprint 45 × 60 at (40, 50); front access 10; each side 0; door swing radius 60 cm.

Confirm safe cat access and a route clear of cords, water, children and other pets.

Requested clearance is your measurement, not a universal cat-behavior rule. Test a paper outline and full door travel, include handles, and make sure you can lift, scoop, carry and clean the setup.

Keep food, water and resting resources out of the litter access route. Observe whether another cat can block access. A physically fitting corner can still be unsuitable for your cat.

Flooring check: follow your floor maker’s care instructions, lift mats to inspect for trapped moisture, and avoid blocking ventilation or exits.

Measure access as well as the box

Sketch the door sweep, footprint, scooping access and a route that stays open. An apparent fit fails if a cabinet, door or your requested access overlaps. A paper outline and a full door-opening test are useful before moving a box.

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Sources and Official References

AAFP/ISFM Environmental Needs Guidelines
Reference for food, water, litter, resting, and multi-cat resource separation.
AAHA/AAFP Feline Life Stage Guidelines - litter box considerations
Veterinary reference for litter box count, accessibility, quiet locations, cleaning, and box size.
AVMA - Feline lower urinary tract disease
Used for routing urinary warning signs to veterinary care.