ISO 7250-1-2017 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 7250-1:2017 — Basic human body measurements for technological design — Part 1: Body measurement definitions and landmarks. This International Standard defines a basic set of anthropometric measurements, anatomical landmarks and measurement procedures intended to support ergonomic and product design, the creation of interoperable anthropometric databases, and the extraction/verification of one- and two‑dimensional measures from 3D scans.

Abstract

ISO 7250-1:2017 provides clear definitions of body measurements and anatomical landmarks to be used as a common basis for population comparisons, database creation and ergonomic design. It describes measurement items, landmark identification and measurement principles so that traditional anthropometry and 3D scanning data can be compared and integrated. The list is intended as a core set; users may supplement it with additional measurements specific to their application.

General information

• Status: Published (current edition).
• Publication date: 11 August 2017.
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO); technical work by ISO/TC 159/SC 3.
• ICS / categories: 13.180 (Ergonomics / Anthropometry).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2017).
• Number of pages: 51 pages.

Scope

This part of ISO 7250 specifies a basic list of anthropometric measurements, definitions of anatomical landmarks and the principles for taking those measurements for people able to adopt the postures required. It is intended to: provide a harmonized basis for defining population groups; support the creation and comparison of anthropometric databases; assist ergonomists and designers in geometric design tasks; and enable consistent extraction/verification of linear measurements from 3D body-scan datasets. The standard is not exhaustive — it is a core reference to be used alongside application-specific measurements and other standards.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized definitions of anthropometric measurements (linear distances, circumferences, heights, depths).
• Precise anatomical landmark descriptions and landmark location procedures.
• Guidance on subject posture and measurement conditions to ensure repeatability.
• Conventions for left/right side reporting and annotation of deviations from defined procedures.
• Use as a baseline for integrating traditional anthropometry with 3D scanning workflows.
• Cross-reference mapping to related standards and application notes (for database and scanning interoperability).

Typical use and users

Primary users are ergonomists, anthropometrists, human factors engineers, product and industrial designers, PPE and apparel manufacturers, vehicle and workspace designers, standards bodies and researchers who need consistent body-measure definitions for design sizing, database creation, digital human modelling and verification of 3D scan data.

Related standards

Standards commonly used with ISO 7250-1 include ISO 20685 (3D scanning and verification methods), ISO 15535 (requirements for anthropometric databases), and various ISO/TC 159 human-factors standards; some application standards and regional adoptions (EN/BS/NEN adaptations) reference ISO 7250-1. ISO 7250-1:2017 replaces the earlier 2008 edition.

Keywords

anthropometry, body measurements, anatomical landmarks, ergonomics, human factors, anthropometric database, 3D body scanning, measurement definitions, product design, ISO 7250

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 7250-1:2017 is an ISO international standard that defines a core set of human body measurements, the anatomical landmarks used to locate them and the measurement principles for ergonomic and design use.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions of measurements (heights, lengths, depths, circumferences), landmark descriptions, recommended subject postures and measurement conventions to ensure consistency and comparability of anthropometric data, including use with 3D scan data.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Ergonomists, anthropometrists, product and apparel designers, PPE manufacturers, vehicle and workspace designers, researchers and standards developers who need harmonized measurement definitions for sizing, modelling and databases.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2017 edition (Edition 2) is the current published edition that superseded the 2008 edition. Users should check with their national standards body for any later amendments or confirmations before use in regulatory contexts.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 1 of the ISO 7250 series (basic human body measurements for technological design). Other related documents and standards (for databases and 3D methods) are used alongside it to form a complete anthropometric measurement and data workflow.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Anthropometry; body measurements; anatomical landmarks; ergonomics; 3D scanning; anthropometric database; measurement definitions; human factors; ISO 7250.