arm span
Fingertip-to-fingertip distance
Arm span is the distance from fingertip to fingertip when the arms are extended horizontally to the sides.
It typically approximates a person's height and is used in medical assessments, sports metrics, and tailoring: His arm span gives him an advantage as a goalkeeper.
Also called wingspan.
- body proportionsRelative measurements of anatomy
- outstretchedSpread to full length
- anthropometryScience of body measurements
- reachExtend to touch
- statureHeight or prestige
fathom · caliper · albatross · swimming stroke · extremities · ergonomics · biomechanics · basketball · Vitruvian Man · Leonardo da Vinci · measurement · hug · bear hug · extended · limbs · spread · wide · breadth
- Genetic Traitshair color, dark hair, skin color, dimples, blood type
- spanshandspan, lifespan
- anthropometrybody measurements, body proportions, craniometry, somatotype, stature
- body measurementsheight, weight, waist circumference, head circumference, shoulder width
- body traitsheight, weight, body shape, build, stature
- physical traitsheight, build, eye color, hair color, skin tone
body measurement dimension
arm spanheight
Vertical extent upward
standing height · shoulder width · hip width · waist circumference · finger length