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Ergonomics · Anthropometrics

Average Standing Eye Level

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

1525–1650 mm / 60–65 in

Description

Used to set sightlines for artwork, signage, mirrors, and openings. Anthropometric data varies by population; designers often use a range covering the 5th percentile female to 95th percentile male.

Sources

  • Neufert's Architects' Data
  • Anthropometric survey data

Tags

Values

Average adult (mixed population)Range
1525–1650 mm60–65 in
5th–95th percentile rangeRange
1450–1800 mm57–71 in

Related dimensions

1830–2030 mm
72–80 in

Average Overhead Reach Height

Ergonomics

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

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