How to use the pet gate height calculator
Enter shoulder height from the floor to the withers, the highest jump you have actually watched, and the safety margin you want added. If you know how high the front paws reach while standing on the hind legs, enter that too; when it beats the jump height it becomes the base figure instead.
No official conversion exists for gate height. Products differ by maker and jumping ability varies widely even at the same build, so as of October 2026 no accepted formula derives a gate height from shoulder height. The tool therefore only adds your margin to your observed figure, and it names which figure it used.
Gap width, mounting and load rating are out of scope. This tool is for reference only and does not replace veterinary care. Contact your veterinarian right away if you notice symptoms or suspect a problem, such as limping or signs of pain after a fall from the gate.
Frequently asked questions
No. Gate heights differ by maker and jumping ability differs by animal, so this tool works only from the figures you have observed yourself.
Some pets stand on their hind legs, hook the top of the gate and climb over. When that reach beats the jump height, it becomes the base figure.
This tool sizes height only; gap width and mounting are out of scope. Follow the instructions that came with the gate.