standard height
Normal vertical measurement
Standard height is the typical or expected vertical measurement for something within a particular context.
Building codes specify standard heights for ceilings, countertops, and railings.
Furniture has standard heights for desks, chairs, and tables.
The standard height for a kitchen counter is 36 inches.
What counts as standard varies by industry, region, and era.
- averageArithmetic mean or ordinary
- normalConforming to standard
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- building codeRegulations governing structure erection
- benchmarkStandard for comparison
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