shoulder width

Torso's horizontal span

Shoulder width is the horizontal distance across a person's shoulders, measured from the outer edge of one shoulder to the other.

It serves as a standard reference for body proportions and spatial requirements: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart.

The measurement matters in clothing sizing, ergonomic design, and physical fitness assessments.

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  • breadthExtent across something
  • stanceStanding posture or viewpoint
  • postureBody position, alignment
  • frameSupporting outer structure
  • buildCreate a structure

body type · torso · broad · narrow · proportions · measurement · chest · silhouette · physique · tape measure · athletic · fit · size chart · tailoring · suit fitting · jacket · swimmer · stocky

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body measurement location

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Lateral pelvis measurement

waist circumference · height · inseam

body dimension orientation

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Vertical extent upward

leg length · body length

broad vs. narrow physique

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Thin, narrow body shape

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