Estimating Volume of an Average Adult Human

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To estimate the volume of an average adult human, one approach is to multiply average height by waist circumference, but finding the average waist size can be challenging. The average height is noted as 5'9" for males and 5'4" for females. An alternative method suggested involves using mass and density, assuming the density of the human body is similar to water, while considering variations due to fat and protein content. The discussion also humorously references Archimedes and his principles related to volume measurement. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the complexity of estimating human volume accurately.
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For a current assignment i am trying to determine the volume of an average adult human in metres cubed.

My strategy is to mulitply the average hieght by wast circumfrance for a rough estimate and convert to metres however i am having a hard time findng the average waist size.

i found that the avg hieght of a male is 5'9" and the avg female is 5'4"

feedback would be apreciated

thank you.
 
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correction use the cirumfrene of the avg waist to find the radius then find area and mulitply by the hieght.
 
Surely the way to find the volume of an oddly-shaped object would be easy, if you knew, say, its weight and its density?
 
Ouch...
I'm 5'8 - female.
Not... <i>quite</i> average.
 
What would Archimedis do?
 
Try using mass and density, and assume that the density of a body is approximately that of water. In addition to water, bodies contain fat and protein. Fat is less dense than water, and protein is slightly more dense than water.

http://www.seps.org/oracle/oracle.archive/Life_Science.Biochem/2001.06/000991410254.7589.html
 
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Gokul43201 said:
What would Archimedis do?
Great hint, Gokul!
:smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
arildno said:
Great hint, Gokul!
:smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
I think Archimedis would immerse himself in the problem. :biggrin:
 
Just don't forget he was spelled Archimedes :-)
 
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Borek said:
Just don't forget he was spelled Archimedes :-)
Actually, "he" was probably spelled more like αρΧεμεΔες.
 
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