Metric Data 02: Average dimensions of man and woman sitting

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The format of our metric data posts will follow the same layout for each post. First we will demonstrate the dimensions and heights in a series of images. Then we will list out all of the dimensions we have demonstrated in the images. You can then download the pdf of all the dimensions. Finally, you can get the cad drawings of the dimensioned images for your own use. These are available to purchase from our shop for a very small contribution.

Average dimensions of woman sitting

• Top of head height of woman sitting: 1280mm
• Eye level of woman when sitting: 1170mm
• Shoulder height of woman sitting: 985mm
• Top of thigh of woman sitting: 590mm
• Average seat height: 440mm
• Forward reach of average woman sitting: 780mm
• Buttock to back of calf of woman sitting: 470mm
• Buttock to knee of woman sitting: 570mm
• Extended leg of average woman sitting: 965mm
• Desk height: 650 – 750mm
• Depth of desk: 600mm 

Average dimensions of man sitting

• Top of head height of man sitting: 1340mm
• Eye level of man when sitting: 1220mm
• Shoulder height of man sitting: 1040mm
• Top of thigh of man sitting: 590mm
• Average seat height: 440mm
• Forward reach of average man sitting: 850mm
• Buttock to back of calf of man sitting: 480mm
• Buttock to knee of man sitting: 615mm
• Dining table height: 750mm

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Information based on average data for British men and women.

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