The wrist-to-floor measurement calculates the distance from your wrist, down to the floor, which is essential in various applications, especially in sports like golf for club fitting. This measurement helps ensure that the equipment you use is tailored to your body's proportions, enhancing performance and reducing the risk of injury.
Formula of Wrist-to-Floor Measurement Calculator
To perform the measurement:
- Stand upright with your arms relaxed at your sides.
- Measure the distance from the floor to the crease of your wrist on the side of your dominant hand.
Steps to Calculate:
- Height Measurement (H): Measure your height in inches or centimeters.
- Wrist-to-Floor Measurement (WTF): Measure the distance from the floor to the crease of your wrist in inches or centimeters.
Formula:
If you have your height (H) and wrist-to-floor measurement (WTF), the formula is straightforward:
Simply record your height and wrist-to-floor measurement to use this for purposes such as club fitting.
Table of Standard Measurements
For convenience, here is a table of standard wrist-to-floor measurements based on various heights. This table can be used as a quick reference to avoid manual calculations for common height ranges.
Height (inches) | Height (cm) | Wrist-to-Floor (inches) | Wrist-to-Floor (cm) |
---|---|---|---|
60 | 152.4 | 29 | 73.7 |
62 | 157.5 | 30 | 76.2 |
64 | 162.6 | 31 | 78.7 |
66 | 167.6 | 32 | 81.3 |
68 | 172.7 | 33 | 83.8 |
70 | 177.8 | 34 | 86.4 |
72 | 182.9 | 35 | 88.9 |
74 | 188 | 36 | 91.4 |
76 | 193.0 | 37 | 94.0 |
Example of Wrist-to-Floor Measurement Calculator
Consider a person who is 5 feet 10 inches tall (70 inches). If their wrist-to-floor measurement is 32 inches, their calculation would be:
WTF = 70 − 32 = 38 inches
This measurement can then be use to determine the correct club length in golf.
Most Common FAQs
A: Primarily, it's use to customize golf clubs to fit a player's height and arm length, but it can also be apply in ergonomics and clothing design.
A: It is quite accurate when performed correctly, though it should be recheck periodically as body dimensions can change.
A: Yes, it can also be use in selecting or designing other sports equipment and ergonomic tools where the length of the equipment relative to the user’s height is critical.