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1.6 GPF Toilets

1.6 gallons per flush is the older federal standard, still permitted in much of the country. Check your local requirements before ordering — several states now require 1.28 or less for new installations.

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When 1.6 makes sense

  • You are in a state that permits it and the model you want is only made at 1.6.
  • Your home has old, shallow-slope drain lines and a plumber has specifically recommended more water per flush.
  • You are matching an existing toilet in a two-toilet bathroom.

Outside those cases there is little reason to choose it over 1.28.

Where 1.6 is not permitted

Several states have adopted 1.28 gallons as the legal maximum for new toilet installations, including California, Texas, Colorado and Georgia, with others following.

Rules change, so confirm your local requirements before ordering. If you are in one of those states, our 1.28 and 1.0 gallon models are the ones to look at.

Does 1.6 flush better?

Not on a modern TOTO. The same bowl and the same flushing system are used across flush volumes within a series. More water does not mean a better flush on current designs.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1.6 GPF Toilets

Can I still buy a 1.6 GPF toilet?

In most states yes, but not all. California, Texas, Colorado and Georgia among others require 1.28 or less for new installations.

Does 1.6 GPF flush better than 1.28?

Not on a modern TOTO. Both use the same bowl and flushing system within a series.

How much more water does 1.6 use?

About 2,500 gallons a year more for a family of four, compared with 1.28.

Is 1.6 GPF WaterSense certified?

No. WaterSense requires 1.28 gallons or less.