12 cm

Average Adult Human Heart

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Average Adult Human Heart

A representative healthy adult human heart shown in strict anterior view at 12 cm long and 8.5 cm wide. Front scale uses the standard 12 cm length and 8.5 cm width. The silhouette preserves the researched proportions while the documented measurement controls its scale in visual comparisons.

Dimensions

Height: 12 cm
Length: 6 cm
Width: 8.5 cm
Weight: 300 g

Quick facts

Length: 12 cm
Width: 8.5 cm
Resting rate: 60–100 bpm

Average Adult Human Heart · Size infographic

Average Adult Human Heart: Size infographic · Height 12 cm · Length 6 cm · Width 8.5 cm

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Sources and measurementDimensions were cross-checked against independent sources before publication.22 References

Dimensions were cross-checked against independent sources before publication.

Measurement basis

Front scale uses the standard 12 cm length and 8.5 cm width.

References