Cricket wicket set
A cricket wicket set is the arrangement of three upright wooden stumps topped by two bails, serving as the target for bowlers and fielders in cricket.
Also known as: cricket stumps, wicket
How big is it?
71.12 cm · regulation stump height
Also 2.333 ft
Regulation stump height · specified
A little perspective
Cricket wicket set vs Human arm: length comparison
The shoulder-to-fingertip length of the human arm is about 1.05 times the stump height of a cricket wicket set.
A cricket wicket set is the arrangement of three upright wooden stumps topped by two bails, serving as the target for bowlers and fielders in cricket.
The human arm is the upper limb of the body, extending from the shoulder to the hand and enabling a wide range of movement and manipulation.
Both rulers start at the same zero and share one linear scale. Artwork keeps its original proportions. Horizontal rulers compare the selected spans; vertical brackets also identify height on the artwork.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Cricket wicket set
Regulation stump height: 71.12 cm; specified.
A cricket wicket consists of three stumps 28 inches (711.2 mm) high with a total width of 9 inches (228.6 mm), topped by two bails.
The marked regulation stump height is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Human arm
Defined shoulder-to-fingertip length: 75 cm; representative model; range 65 cm–85 cm.
One complete arm in a defined 70 kg adult model: 75 cm from shoulder to fingertip and 3.46 kg, using published upper-arm, forearm and hand mass fractions. This is a comparison model, not a population average.
de Leva — Adjustments to Zatsiorsky-Seluyanov segment inertia parameters
The marked defined shoulder-to-fingertip length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Use the visual comparison to explore its scale, then check the measurements and sources.
Change your perspective
Put it next to…
Choose a suggestion to redraw the comparison, or open its page to learn what it is.
Why this measurement?
Why we use 71.12 cm
We compare the stump height of a cricket wicket set. This value follows a stated specification; check its scope in the notes.
A cricket wicket consists of three stumps 28 inches (711.2 mm) high with a total width of 9 inches (228.6 mm), topped by two bails.
The marked vertical span follows the measured feature, not the edges of the image. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71.12 cm | Not recorded | specified | |
| 22.86 cm | Not recorded | specified |
Around this scale
Explore nearby values.
Compare examples with lower, similar and higher values. Each card names the measurement being compared.
Nearest lower valueLiving thingsRed fox70 cmBody lengthThe red fox is a wild member of the dog family, recognised for its reddish fur and bushy tail, and is native to much of the Northern Hemisphere.
Around the same scaleContainers and capacityMilk churn70 cmDefined exterior heightA milk churn is a traditional metal container used for transporting and storing milk from farms to dairies.
Nearest higher valueSport and equipmentSnowshoe76 cmDefined frame lengthA snowshoe is a footwear device designed to spread a person's weight, allowing easier movement across snow-covered ground.Sources and method
Want to check the number?
The source records and measurement method remain available for inspection.
- MCC — Law 8, the wicketsRegulation stump height and total wicket width.
There’s always another scale
Follow your curiosity.
PeopleHuman arm75 cmThe human arm is the upper limb of the body, extending from the shoulder to the hand and enabling a wide range of movement and manipulation.SportSnowshoe76 cmA snowshoe is a footwear device designed to spread a person's weight, allowing easier movement across snow-covered ground.
Living thingsAlligator snapping turtle60 cmThe alligator snapping turtle is a freshwater turtle from the southeastern United States, distinguished by its spiked shell and powerful jaws.
SpaceSputnik 158 cmSputnik 1 was the first artificial satellite launched into Earth orbit by the Soviet Union in 1957.
Everyday thingsA1 paper84.1 cmA1 paper is an ISO 216 paper format produced by halving an A0 sheet across its longer side.ContainersMilk churn40 LA milk churn is a traditional metal container used for transporting and storing milk from farms to dairies.
TransportBalance bicycle86 cmA balance bicycle is a small children's bike without pedals, designed to teach balance and steering skills.
PeopleHuman torso60 cmThe human torso is the central part of the body between the shoulders and hips, containing most major internal organs.