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Average Overhead Reach Height

Average maximum overhead reach height for a standing adult, used for shelf and storage planning.

1830–2130 mm72–84 in

Description

Standing reach is used to set the maximum practical shelf height for unassisted use; accessible reach ranges (seated) are considerably lower and are addressed separately under accessibility.

Sources

  • Neufert's Architects' Data
  • Anthropometric survey data

Tags

Values

Comfortable standing reachRange
1830–2030 mm72–80 in
Maximum standing reachMaximum
1980–2130 mm78–84 in

Related dimensions

1525–1650 mm
60–65 in

Average Standing Eye Level

Ergonomics

Average height of the eyes above the floor for a standing adult, used for sightline and signage design.

anthropometricseye levelsightline