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General Dimensions for Spaces Between Things   Page 41

Make adjustments to these measurements if you're smaller or larger than the average person.
  Traffic lanes around a room (passage around/behind things) 24-36"
  Knee space between sofa and coffee table 9-18"
  Height difference between end table and sofa arm (plus or minus) 1-2"
  Kneewell depth under a table or desk 21-24"
  Knee width under a table or desk 24-30"
  Height difference between knee and underside or apron of table 6-7"
  Place settings at a table 20-30"
  Between chairs at a table 12-18"
  Chair pullback space from a table or desk 24-36"
  Drawer pullback space from a desk or dresser 24-36"
  Width of a doorway 24-36"
  Height of a doorway 80-84"
  Clearance for arc of opening door, in or out (equals width of door) 30-36"


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