29. Hand breadth

29. Hand breadth

　

Definition:

Maximum breath across the palm of the hand (at the distal ends of the metacarpal bones).

　

Applications:

Clearance required for hand access, e.g. grips, handles, etc.

　

Corrections:

As much as 25mm for some protective gloves.

　

Hand breadth (mm)		Men				Women
Hand breadth (mm)		5th %ile	50th %ile	95th %ile	SD	5th %ile	50th %ile	95th %ile	SD
	Hong Kong	70	80	90	5	60	70	80	5
	British, Aged19-65 years	80	85	95	5	70	75	85	4
	US, Aged19-65 years	80	90	100	5	65	75	85	5
	Japanese adults	75	85	95	6	65	75	85	5

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