Finding a good 10 inch rough-in toilet can be tough. It’s easy to find a good 12-inch rough-in toilet, but when it comes to 10-inch toilets, you need to dig a little deeper because there are only a few good ones out there. That’s why I researched a lot and compiled this list of the best 10 rough in toilets available in the US market today.
The top 10″ rough-in models I list and discuss here will give you a good amount of features with decent flushing performance, and water efficiency, all the while been mindful of the price. I’ve sprinkles this article with tips and info about different models for choosing the best 10 inch toilet according to your needs and preference.
If you are in a rush, here are my top choices in a comparison chart.
Best 10 Inch Rough In Toilet Comparison Table
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* If space is constrained, choose a model with a shorter length. Not all 10″ models are meant for saving space. Some have the same dimension as the 12″ models.
* Seat Height: Standard Height (14/15 inches from floor) are easy for kids and shorter adults. Universal/ Comfort/ Right Height are (17″-19″) and ADA compliant, good for tall adults and older people.
* GPF stands for “Gallons Per Flush”. US Federal standard requires toilets to be 1.6 GPF or less. Old toilets before 1990’s used to have 3.5+ GPF. Today most normal Toilets have 1.6 GPF. Toilets with 1.28 GPF or less are considered, “High Efficiency Toilets.”
What do you think about my above comparison chart of my top 10″ toilets? Not sure which to pick? Find out why I recommend these models and what situations they’ll be ideal for in my detailed reviews of each model below.
KOHLER K-3851-0 Cimarron Toilet with 10″ Rough-in
Here is the link to its specification sheet.
Kohler K-3889-0 Highline Toilet with 10-inch Rough-In
This is the 10″ rouhgin version of the popular Kohler Highline toilet model. I found it to be the second best choice available for you from Kohler. Here is the link to its specification sheet.
Kohler Highline has got a clean, simple design. Its also very water efficient using just 1.28 GPF for flushing instead of the regular 1.6 gallon per flush.
Toto CST744EF.10#01 Drake 1.28 GPF Toilet for 10″ Rough In
This is the new 10″ rouhg-in Toto Drake toilet. It has got a higher efficiency water saving flushing rate of 1.28 GPF. So it can be installed states like California which require lower GPF Toilets.
Toto has many toilet models with hundreds of variations. Out of them all the Toto Drake models are the workhorse of Toto toilets. They are well engineered, high quality and economical. Consequently they are the most most sold Toto toilets.
Toto CST744SF.10#01 Drake Toilet with 10″ Rough-in
This is the the original Toto Drake 10″ rough in toilet with 1.6 GPF water consumption per flush. It has been around for many years According to its specification sheet the toilet has a length of 28.12″, width of 19.5″ and height of 30.12″
American Standard Colony Round Front 10″ Rough Toilet
If you are looking for the small 10 inch roughin toilet for a small bathroom and maximum space saving from a top American toilet brand this is it. This toilet measures only 25.6 inches long. That’s about 2 or 3 inches shorter than other 10″ roughin models mentioned here. Here is the spec sheet link where you can check its dimensions and other measurements.
Toto Aquia Dual Flush Toilet
This is a awesome toilet. And it is my favorite 10-inch Rough-in Toilet. It’s unique from the other 10″ models you’ll see around here, because it has a beautiful skirted design with a curved base. The design is a stroke of genius and provides more space for you with its small footprint.
Made as a close coupled toilet from two separate pieces, the Aquia connects together to take up less space and to bring the base closer to the wall. It also comes with an attached seat included so you don’t have to spend extra to buy a seat.