What is the average height and width of a human head?

Answer 1

AnswerIve been reseaching this question as well, but have not arrived at any conclusive answer as of yet. I do remember some years ago of reading an article about "head averages" but have been unable to find that same article again.

It is perhaps best for people to just say how long or wide their heads are, measured with a ruler, so we could figure out what the averages are amongst groups....

So let me start

Im male

Head length: around 9 inches

Width: around 6 inches

Andy Sword here. My head measures around 21" in circumference. I believe mine is smaller than most men's (based upon trying on others' hats and having to adjust the capacity!), so I'd shoot for maybe 22-24 inches as the average (man's) head size.

Andy Sword again. Hah! When I said 21", I meant circumference, i.e. my head's all-the-way-around measurement. I laid the tape measure just above my eyebrows. Measuring height and width could be misleading, with an irregular shaped object like a head.

I was sticking to the question asked though. I made a small error in my measurement because of my hair. It turns out it's 15.5cm, which is a little on the large side. Circumference is 59cm or 23" approx.

You might also want to take into consideration height and body size. Larger bodies require a larger motor cortex, which is why taller people usually have longer heads. This seems to stop at a certain height, however, as most Basketball players tend to have normal to slightly above average head sizes. This is most apparent in the case of Darius Miles. FYI, I am 5'9 and my head size is 9 1/2 inches and 6 inches wide. Circumference is 23 inches. I would say my head is slightly above average for my body size.

Note: For people with body dysmorphia, they might visualize the size to be smaller or larger than it really is. A tape measurement by another person is the most accurate way as they can judge perspective better.

rocha:

i think my head is too big. im 5'9 and my head, face measures almost 6 inches wide. while in a public cr, standing in front of mirrors with other people. my head is really big compare to them. my head is even larger than those people who are taller than me.