Short answer: A slipper tub is raised at one end so you can lean back. A double-slipper tub is raised at both ends, so either end works as the backrest. On our Slipper Tubs page, 43 of the 54 live listings are double-slipper, and most are copper.
A slipper tub has a rim that rises at the head end, which gives you a taller backrest. The rest of the rim sits lower. The Magnus Radnor slipper tub shows the difference: at 60 inches long, its height runs from 22 1/2 to 28 1/4 inches.
A double-slipper raises both ends and leaves the sides lower. Listings show this as a height range too. The Magnus 72" Extra Wide Crofton runs from 23 1/4 to 28 3/4 inches.
| Slipper | Double-slipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Raised ends | One | Two |
| Live listings on our page | 11 | 43 |
| Best suited to | One bather who wants a higher backrest | Either end as the backrest |
| Placement to check | Which end faces the room, and where your filler goes | Filler position, since both ends are raised |
Sloped ends take up room, so the floor of the tub is much shorter than the outside. Compare the interior numbers on each listing.
| Tub | Overall | Interior floor | To overflow | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnus Morehead 70" acrylic | 69 5/8" x 31" | 43 3/4" x 16" | 17 3/4" | 60 gallons |
| Magnus 72" Conroe cast iron | 72" x 30 3/4" | 51" x 17 1/2" | 15 1/8" | 53 gallons |
| Magnus 72" Findley copper | 71 1/2" x 33" | 52 1/2" x 22" | 13 1/8" | 70 gallons |
| Magnus 72" Extra Wide Crofton acrylic | 72" x 39 1/2" | 43" x 27 1/2" | Not listed | 42 gallons |
For more on why overflow depth matters, see our extra-deep soaking tubs guide.
Comparing materials? See our acrylic vs. stone resin vs. clawfoot guide.
A slipper tub is raised at one end. A double-slipper is raised at both ends.
Our listings don't rate these tubs by number of bathers. Compare the interior size, and see our two-person bathtub sizing guide.
The ones named here don't. Check the listing for each tub.
How we counted: figures come from our live listings on November 1, 2026. Check the current listing before you order.
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