What Is the Average Human Arm Span?

What Is the Average Human Arm Span?A woman’s average arm spread is 5 feet 4 inches, whereas a man’s average arm span is 5 feet 9 inches. The arm span in a typical human is equal to the height, hence the average arm span is nearly the same as the average height, with males having longer arm spans than females.

The typical human arm span varies greatly depending on gender, country, and time period. The secular trend of human growth describes how people are growing taller over time and having longer arm reaches.

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Misha Khatri
Misha Khatri is an emeritus professor in the University of Notre Dame's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. He graduated from Northern Illinois University with a BSc in Chemistry and Mathematics and a PhD in Physical Analytical Chemistry from the University of Utah.

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