21. Abdominal depth

21. Abdominal depth

　

Definition:

Maximum horizontal distance from the vertical reference plane to the front of the abdomen in the standard sitting position.
　

Applications:

Clearance between seat back and obstructions.

　

Corrections:

Up to 40mm for outdoor clothing.

　

Abdominal depth (mm)		Men				Women
Abdominal depth (mm)		5th %ile	50th %ile	95th %ile	SD	5th %ile	50th %ile	95th %ile	SD
	Hong Kong	150	210	270	36	150	215	280	39
	British, Aged19-65 years	220	270	325	32	205	255	305	30
	US, Aged19-65 years	220	275	330	32	210	260	310	31
	Japanese adults	185	220	255	22	170	205	235	18

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