28. Hand length

28. Hand length

　

Definition:

Distance from the crease of the wrist to the tip of the middle finger with the hand held straight and stiff.

　

Applications:

See dimension 34.

　

Hand length (mm)		Men				Women
Hand length (mm)		5th %ile	50th %ile	95th %ile	SD	5th %ile	50th %ile	95th %ile	SD
	Hong Kong	165	180	195	9	150	165	180	9
	British, Aged19-65 years	175	190	205	10	160	175	190	9
	US, Aged19-65 years	175	191	205	10	160	175	190	10
	Japanese adults	165	180	195	10	150	165	180	9

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