H-point test

In vehicle design, and especially in automotive design and vehicle regulations, the H-point (or hip-point) is the theoretical, relative location of an occupant's hip, specifically the pivot point between the torso and upper leg portions of the body. The H-point can be measured either relative to the floor of the vehicle or relative to the height above pavement level. Technically, the measurement uses the hip joint of a 50th percentile male occupant, viewed laterally.


As with the location of other automotive design "hard points", the H-point has major ramifications in the overall design of a vehicle, including roof height, aerodynamics, visibility (both within the vehicle and from the vehicle into traffic), seating comfort, ease of entry and exit, interior packaging, safety, restraint and airbag design and collision performance.

As an example, higher H-points can provide more legroom, both in the front and back seats.

(Source: Wikipedia)

 

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