text: "what is the standard dimensions of the elevator?"?   a standard size elevator is 2500 lbs. capacity. the floor area of an elevator of this capacity is 27.1 sq. ft. (about 4.5ft x 6 ft.).  the maximum floor area of a given capacity  elevator is restricted by asme 17.1 elevator safety code.  this means that a larger elevator must be capable of holding more weight.  under elevator safety code all elevators in public buildings must be able to accommodate a wheel chair.  the size and shape of an elevator is determined by their intended use. a hospital elevator may be longer and narrow to accommodate a gurney.  an office building elevator may be square or any other combination of dimensions to meet the code requirement for its size.