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  2. Orders of magnitude (length) - Wikipedia

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    The millimetre (SI symbol: mm) is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 −3 metres (⁠ 1 / 1 000 ⁠ m = 0.001 m). To help compare different orders of magnitude, this section lists lengths between 10 −3 m and 10 −2 m (1 mm and 1 cm). 1.0 mm – 1/1,000 of a meter; 1.0 mm – 0.03937 inches or 5/127 (exactly)

  3. Body proportions - Wikipedia

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    In modern figure drawing, the basic unit of measurement is the 'head', which is the distance from the top of the head to the chin. This unit of measurement is credited [2] to the Greek sculptor Polykleitos (fifth century BCE) and has long been used by artists to establish the proportions of the human figure.

  4. Human height - Wikipedia

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    Height measurement using a stadiometer. Human height or stature is the distance from the bottom of the feet to the top of the head in a human body, standing erect.It is measured using a stadiometer, [1] in centimetres when using the metric system or SI system, [2] [3] or feet and inches when using United States customary units or the imperial system.

  5. Photo print sizes - Wikipedia

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    The alternative Super series, denoted SnR, nR Plus or nR+, has an aspect ratio of 3∶2 (or as close as possible) and thus provides a better fit for standard 135 film (35 mm) at sizes of 8 inches or above. 5R is twice the size of a 2R print, 6R twice the size of a 4R print and S8R twice the size of 6R. 4D/6D is a newer size for most consumer ...

  6. Joint European standard for size labelling of clothes - Wikipedia

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    European Standard (EN 13402-1) pictogram example for a men's jacket, with chest as primary measurement, and height and waist as secondary measurements. The first part [ 2 ] of the standard defines the list of body dimensions to be used for designating clothing sizes, together with an anatomical explanations and measurement guidelines.

  7. Brannock Device - Wikipedia

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    3 + 7 ⁄ 16 inches (87 mm) 3 + 5 ⁄ 8 inches (92 mm) 3 + 13 ⁄ 16 inches (97 mm) 8 + 1 ⁄ 3 inches (212 mm) 6 + 1 ⁄ 50 inches (153 mm) 2 inches (51 mm) 2 + 3 ⁄ 16 inches (56 mm) 2 + 3 ⁄ 8 inches (60 mm) 2 + 9 ⁄ 16 inches (65 mm) 2 + 3 ⁄ 4 inches (70 mm) 2 + 15 ⁄ 16 inches (75 mm) 3 + 1 ⁄ 8 inches (79 mm) 3 + 5 ⁄ 16 inches ...

  8. Clothing sizes - Wikipedia

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    The B fitting adds 12 cm and the T height modifier 4 cm to the base hip measurement 89 + 16 = 105 cm. [13] Additionally there are a set of age based waist adjustments, such that a dress marketed at someone in their 60s may allow for a waist 9 cm larger than a dress, of the same size, marketed at someone in their 20s. The age based adjustments ...

  9. Average human height by country - Wikipedia

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    21+ (N= m/f:89,532, SD= m:8.05 cm (3.2 in) f:7.22 cm (2.8 in)) 88.1%: Measured: 2005 [87] Iran: 173.4 cm (5 ft 8 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) 159.9 cm (5 ft 3 in) 1.09: 20–25 — Measured: 2005 [87] Iraq: 171.3 cm (5 ft 7 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) 157.5 cm (5 ft 2 in) 1.09: 18+ (N= m:1,596 f:2,318) 100.0%: Measured: 2015 [88] Ireland: 177 cm (5 ft 9 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) 163 ...