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12. Thigh thickness (also known as thigh
clearance)
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Definition: |
Vertical distance from the seat surface to
the top of the uncompressed soft tissue of the thigh as its thickest
point, generally where it meets the abdomen. ¡@ |
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Applications: |
Clearance required
between the seat and the underside of tables or other obstacles.
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Corrections: |
35mm for heavy outdoor clothing.
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Thigh thickness
(mm) |
Men |
Women |
5th %ile |
50th %ile |
95th %ile |
SD |
5th %ile |
50th %ile |
95th %ile |
SD |
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Hong Kong |
110 |
135 |
160 |
14 |
105 |
130 |
155 |
14 |
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British,
Aged19-65 years |
135 |
160 |
185 |
15 |
125 |
155 |
180 |
17 |
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US,
Aged19-65 years |
135 |
160 |
185 |
16 |
125 |
155 |
185 |
17 |
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Japanese
adults |
110 |
135 |
160 |
14 |
105 |
130 |
155 |
14 |
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