ASTM D5219-09e1
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Apparel Sizing
Standard Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Apparel Sizing
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1.1 This standard is a compilation of terminology related to the body dimensions for necessary apparel sizing.
1.2 For definitions of other textile terms, refer to Terminology D123.
1.3 The terms are listed in alphabetical order regardless of whether they are horizontal or vertical measurements. The three dimensional Avatars were created by Alvanon Inc. See Figs. 1-18.
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Designation: D5219 − 09
StandardTerminology Relating to
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Body Dimensions for Apparel Sizing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5219; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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ε NOTE—Editorial corrections were made to some of the Figure references in August 2014.
1. Scope armpit, n—the hollow under the junction of the arm and the
shoulder. (See Fig. 1.)
1.1 This standard is a compilation of terminology related to
the body dimensions for necessary apparel sizing.
back-break point, n—the location on the back of the torso
where the arm separates from the body (See Fig. 2.)
1.2 For definitions of other textile terms, refer to Terminol-
ogy D123.
cervicale, n—the prominent point of the seventh or lowest
1.3 The terms are listed in alphabetical order regardless of neck vertebra at the back of the torso.
DISCUSSION—The cervicale is identified by being more prominent
whether they are horizontal or vertical measurements. The
when the head is bent forward; however, cervicale height measure-
three dimensional Avatars were created by Alvanon Inc. See
ments are made only when the head is erect. (See Fig. 2.)
Figs. 1-18.
crotch, n—the lowest point of the torso where the legs
2. Referenced Documents
separate. (See Fig. 1.)
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
crown, n—the top of the head. (See Fig. 1.)
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
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elbow, n—the joint that articulates between the upper arm and
2.2 ISO Standards:
the lower arm. (See Fig. 1.)
ISO 3635 Size Designation of Clothes, Definitions and Body
Measurement Procedures
front-break point, n—the location on the front of the torso
ISO 8559 Garment Construction and Anthropometric
where the arm separates from the torso. (See Fig. 1.)
Surveys—Body Dimensions
hip, n—the laterally projecting region formed by the lateral
3. Terminology
parts of the pelvis and the upper part of the femur together
with the flesh covering them. (See Fig. 1.)
3.1 Anatomy:
knee, n—the joint between the lower and upper leg. (See Fig.
acromion, n—that part of the shoulder blade located at the end
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of the spine, which articulates with the collarbone. (See also
shoulder joint.) (See Fig. 2.)
shoulder joint, n—the juncture of the collarbone and the
shoulder blade.
ankle, n—the joint between the foot and the lower leg. (See
DISCUSSION—The outer end of the collarbone or clavicle pivots
Fig. 1.)
against the acromion which in turn pivots against the humerus or upper
arm bone in the arm. These bones form the shoulder girdle. (See also
apex, n—the greatest protrusion of the breast as seen from the
acromion.) (See Fig. 2.)
side.
waist, n—the part of the torso at the location between the
lowest rib and hip identified by bending the torso to the side.
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ThisterminologyisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD13onTextiles
(See Fig. 1.)
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.55 on Body Measurement for
Apparel Sizing.
wrist,n—the joint that articulates between the end of the lower
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2009. Published March 2009. Originally
arm and the hand. (See Fig. 1.)
approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D5219 – 07a. DOI:
10.1520/D5219-09E01.
3.2 Anthropometry:
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
body measurements, n—a standardized distance between two
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
specified points on the human anatomy.
the ASTM website.
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DISCUSSION—Body measurements generally are based on standard-
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4th Floor, New York, NY 10036. ized values from statistical studies of large populations.
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FIG. 1 Body Measurements
FIG. 2 Upper Back Measurements
3.3 Body Measurements: across front shoulder width,n—thehorizontaldistanceacross
the front from the top of one shoulder joint to the top of the
across back shoulder width,n—the horizontal distance across
other shoulder joint, taken with the arms down. (See Fig.
the back from the top of one shoulder joint to the top of the
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other shoulder joint, taken with the arms down. (See Fig.
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FIG. 3 Body Measurements
ankle girth, n—the maximum horizontal circumference of the ankle height (infant special case),
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Standard Terminology Relating to
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Body Dimensions for Apparel Sizing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5219; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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ε NOTE—Editorial corrections were made to some of the Figure references in August 2014.
1. Scope
1.1 This standard is a compilation of terminology related to the body dimensions for necessary apparel sizing.
1.2 For definitions of other textile terms, refer to Terminology D123.
1.3 The terms are listed in alphabetical order regardless of whether they are horizontal or vertical measurements. The three
dimensional Avatars were created by Alvanon Inc. See Figs. 1-18.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
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2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 3635 Size Designation of Clothes, Definitions and Body Measurement Procedures
ISO 8559 Garment Construction and Anthropometric Surveys—Body Dimensions
3. Terminology
3.1 Anatomy:
acromion, n—that part of the shoulder blade located at the end of the spine, which articulates with the collarbone. (See also
shoulder joint.) (See Fig. 2.)
ankle, n—the joint between the foot and the lower leg. (See Fig. 1.)
apex, n—the greatest protrusion of the breast as seen from the side.
armpit, n—the hollow under the junction of the arm and the shoulder. (See Fig. 1.)
back-break point, n—the location on the back of the torso where the arm separates from the body (See Fig. 2.)
cervicale, n—the prominent point of the seventh or lowest neck vertebra at the back of the torso.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.55 on Body Measurement for
Apparel Sizing.
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2009. Published March 2009. Originally approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D5219 – 07a. DOI:
10.1520/D5219-09.10.1520/D5219-09E01.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
DISCUSSION—
The cervicale is identified by being more prominent when the head is bent forward; however, cervicale height measurements are made only when the
head is erect. (See Fig. 2.)
crotch, n—the lowest point of the torso where the legs separate. (See Fig. 1.)
crown, n—the top of the head. (See Fig. 1.)
elbow, n—the joint that articulates between the upper arm and the lower arm. (See Fig. 1.)
front-break point, n—the location on the front of the torso where the arm separates from the torso. (See Fig. 1.)
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FIG. 1 Body Measurements
FIG. 2 Upper Back Measurements
hip, n—the laterally projecting region formed by the lateral parts of the pelvis and the upper part of the femur together with the
flesh covering them. (See Fig. 1.)
knee, n—the joint between the lower and upper leg. (See Fig. 1.)
shoulder joint, n—the juncture of the collarbone and the shoulder blade.
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FIG. 3 Body Measurements
DISCUSSION—
The outer end of the collarbone or clavicle pivots against the acromion which in turn pivots against the humerus or upper arm bone in the arm. These
bones form the shoulder girdle. (See also acromion.) (See Fig. 2.)
waist, n—the part of the torso at the location between the lowest rib and hip identified by bending the torso to the side. (See Fig.
1.)
wrist, n—the joint that articulates between the end of the lower arm and the hand. (See Fig. 1.)
3.2 Anthropometry:
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FIG. 4 Upper Body Meaurements
body measurements, n—a standardized distance between two specified points on the human anatomy.
DISCUSSION—
Body measurements generally are based on standardized values from statistical studies of large populations.
3.3 Body Measurements:
across back shoulder width, n—the horizonta
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