12. Thigh thickness

12. Thigh thickness (also known as thigh clearance)

　

　 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.
　

Applications:
Clearance required between the seat and the underside of tables or other obstacles.

　

Corrections:
35mm for heavy outdoor clothing.

　

Thigh thickness (mm)		Men				Women
Thigh thickness (mm)		5th %ile	50th %ile	95th %ile	SD	5th %ile	50th %ile	95th %ile	SD
	Hong Kong	110	135	160	14	105	130	155	14
	British, Aged19-65 years	135	160	185	15	125	155	180	17
	US, Aged19-65 years	135	160	185	16	125	155	185	17
	Japanese adults	110	135	160	14	105	130	155	14

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