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Basic Anthropometric and Ergonomic Data

Basic anthropometric and ergonomic data for interior designers and decorators.

Anthropometry is the scientific study and measuremeant of the human body.

Ergonomics is the science of the relationship between man and machinery and the equipment human beings use, and the working environment. Having something that is called ergonomic means that the item has been designed to maximize productivity by minimizing effort and discomfort.

The diagrams on the following page describe the basic and average sizes (based on 90 percentile) of human beings performing various functions and movements.

These are here as a tool for interior designers to aid working out how high or how far an average male or female may reach in relative comfort.

These are factors that need to be considered when designing joinery or cabinetry, furniture, planning circulation spaces, work spaces, accessible spaces and to generally make the user comfortable in their interior environment.

Please note that all these measurements are in millimeters and are based on the authors experience and common industry standards.

Official confirmation if required should be obtained from your Ministry of Health or similar governing body of your country.