Which term describes the aspect of ergonomics that deals with body measurements, particularly those of size, strength and physical capacity?

• A. Biomechanics
• B. Anthropometrics
• C. Clearance
• D. Comfort

Answer: (B)

Anthropometrics is the aspect of ergonomics that deals with body measurements, size, strength, and physical capacity. These measurements provide the data designers use to ensure products and workspaces fit a wide range of people, supporting comfortable, safe, and efficient interaction. By knowing dimensions like reach, height, and grip strength, you can tailor designs to accommodate variation in the population and reduce the risk of awkward postures or overuse. Biomechanics, in contrast, focuses on how the body moves and the forces involved, not on measuring body size. Clearance is about the space needed around a component, and comfort relates to how something feels to use, which are different concerns from measuring body dimensions.