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What Is the Ella Petite Walk-In Tub and Who Does It Fit?

Updated September 2026

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  1. Size, Weight and Capacity
  2. Door, Shell and What Is in the Box
  3. Therapy Packages
  4. Who the Petite Fits
  5. Related Guides
  6. Related Videos
  7. Common Questions

The Ella Petite is the narrowest model in the stainless steel inward-swing door family, marketed as a 28 x 52 nominal tub with an actual size of 27.5 x 52 x 35 inches and a 19 inch seat. It suits a narrow alcove or tight doorway and a bather who wants the stainless door with frosted tempered glass in a smaller footprint. Why the name and the measurement differ is explained in What Is Nominal Size vs Actual Size on a Walk-In Tub?.

Size, Weight and Capacity

  • Actual size: 27.5 inches wide by 52 inches long by 35 inches high. The 28 inch figure is the nominal size used on the product page and brochure, and the spec sheet actual size is the one to plan around.
  • Shipping size: 31 x 57 x 47 inches, which is the crated dimension for planning the delivery path.
  • Net weight 200 lbs; shipping weight 305 lbs.
  • Seat width 19 inches, the narrowest in the stainless door family, where the Elite seat is 22 inches, the Deluxe and Ultimate 21 inches and the Royal 23 inches.
  • Water capacity 65 gallons unoccupied and 30 to 50 gallons occupied.

The full family table, including the Elite at 30 x 52 x 35 inches and the Royal at 31.5 x 52 x 35 inches, is in Walk-in tub dimensions by model: exterior sizes, seat widths, and door types. A 27 inch width printed in one older manual table is a misprint and should not be used for planning.

Door, Shell and What Is in the Box

The Petite has an inward swinging brushed stainless steel door with frosted tempered glass, so it needs no floor space in front of the tub. The shell is gloss white acrylic reinforced with fiberglass gelcoat on a stainless steel frame with adjustable leveling legs, and the removable front apron has two access panels. It ships with one reversible end panel and one 7 inch extension panel, one stainless steel chrome deck-mount grab bar, and dual drains: two 2 inch four-port PVC drains with two overflows and two stainless steel operated openers with extended chrome handles. The swivel tray and towel bar are not listed for the Petite, as noted in What Is the Swivel Tray on a Walk-In Tub?. A heated seat and backrest and a digital controller are optional.

Therapy Packages

The Petite is offered as a soaking tub or with hydro massage, air plus hydro, hydro plus independent hydro foot massage with two pumps, or hydro massage plus microbubble. Hydro massage uses 16 jets, 10 at the seat and 6 at the feet, with an intensity dial, ozone sterilization, an in-line water heater and on/off push control. Air massage uses 16 jets, 8 at the seat and 8 at the feet, with a 3-speed pump and an auto purge that activates 20 minutes after the pump is turned off. The LED chromatherapy light is rated 0.5A and is included with the dual packages, but not with hydro massage alone. Every package requires dedicated GFCI-protected 110/120V electrical lines, and amp values may change based on availability, so verify them with your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850 before ordering.

Who the Petite Fits

Choose the Petite when the alcove or the doorways on the path in are too tight for the 30 inch Elite, or when a 19 inch seat is the right width for the bather. In a standard 60 inch alcove the 52 inch Petite uses its 7 inch extension panel to fill the gap at one end, as described in What Is an Alcove Installation for a Walk-In Tub?. Have the actual size from the spec sheet and your own measurements of the opening or doorway ready when you contact the team about fit.

Chapters in this video
  1. 0:00 Introducing the Ella Petite Tub The video introduces the Ella Petite walk-in tub, highlighting its compact size and generous interior dimensions for comfortable bathing.
  2. 0:31 Dual Massage and Ozone Sterilization The Petite tub features a three-speed air massage, powerful hydro massage with an inline heater, and eco-friendly ozone sterilization for a clean experience.
  3. 1:09 Safety and Fast Fill Features The tub includes Ella's Best in Class dual drain technology, a low threshold, a leak-proof locking handle, a grab bar, a textured floor, and a fast-fill faucet.
  4. 2:06 Luxurious Options and Accessories The dual massage package offers LED light chromatherapy, an optional heated seat, a four-fold glass screen, and a ring head shower column.
Chapters in this video
  1. 0:00 Hydromassage and Microbubble Therapy Tubs Ella's Bubbles introduces walk-in tubs featuring hydromassage and microbubble infusion therapy, available on select models.
  2. 0:30 Innovative Jetting and Ozone Sterilization The video highlights the innovative jetting design, removable stainless steel doors, and eco-friendly ozone sterilization for a sanitary tub.
  3. 1:10 Fast-Fill Faucets and Dual Drains Customers can choose between five-piece or two-piece fast-fill faucet sets, both with an extendable showerhead, and benefit from dual drain technology.
  4. 1:33 Comfort and Convenience Features The video showcases the removable swivel tray, optional heated seat and backrest, chromotherapy lighting, and an extension panel for easy installation.

Common Questions

How wide is the Ella Petite walk-in tub?
The Petite's actual width is 27.5 inches, with an actual size of 27.5 x 52 x 35 inches per the current spec sheet. The 28 inch figure is the nominal marketing size. Plan the alcove and the doorways from the actual size.
How much water does the Petite hold?
The Petite holds 65 gallons unoccupied and 30 to 50 gallons when occupied. The occupied figure varies with the size of the bather.
What kind of door does the Petite have?
The Petite has an inward swinging brushed stainless steel door with frosted tempered glass, the same door platform as the Elite, Royal, Deluxe and Ultimate. An inward door needs no floor space in front of the tub.
Does the Petite come with the swivel tray?
No. The swivel tray and towel bar are not listed for the Petite. It ships with a deck-mount grab bar, a reversible end panel and a 7 inch extension panel, and a heated seat and digital controller are optional.
What therapy options can the Petite be ordered with?
The Petite is available as a soaking tub, with hydro massage, with air plus hydro, with hydro plus independent foot massage, or with hydro plus microbubble. Hydro massage uses 16 jets and air massage uses 16 jets, and the LED light is included with the dual packages.
Will the Petite fit a 60 inch alcove?
Yes. The Petite is 52 inches long and ships with one 7 inch extension panel and one reversible end panel, which is how most 52 inch models fill a standard alcove so the finished installation looks built in. Confirm the opening with your installer before ordering.

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