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

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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