Kick scooter
A kick scooter is a human-powered vehicle with a handlebar and deck, propelled by pushing off the ground with one foot.
Also known as: push scooter, non-motorised scooter
How big is it?
1 m · defined overall length
Also 3.281 ft
Defined overall length · defined specimen
Typical recorded range: 95 cm to 1.05 m.
A little perspective
Kick scooter vs Human leg: length comparison
The overall length of a kick scooter is approximately equal to the hip-to-heel length of the human leg.
A kick scooter is a human-powered vehicle with a handlebar and deck, propelled by pushing off the ground with one foot.
The human leg is the lower limb extending from the hip to the heel, enabling standing and movement.
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Kick scooter
Defined overall length: 1 m; defined specimen; range 95 cm–1.05 m.
A defined adult commuter kick scooter 1.0 m long travelling at 5 m/s. Wheelbase, handlebar height and rider speed vary; the illustrated scooter is unpowered.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked defined overall length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Human leg
Defined hip-to-heel length: 1 m; representative model; range 85 cm–1.1 m.
One complete leg in a defined 70 kg adult model: 1.0 m from hip to heel and 11.68 kg, using published thigh, shank and foot mass fractions. This is a comparison model, not a population average.
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The marked defined hip-to-heel length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 1 m
We compare the overall length of a kick scooter. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same. The recorded range is 95 cm to 1.05 m.
A defined adult commuter kick scooter 1.0 m long travelling at 5 m/s. Wheelbase, handlebar height and rider speed vary; the illustrated scooter is unpowered.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 m | 95 cm to 1.05 m | defined specimen | |
| 5 m/s | 3 m/s to 8 m/s | defined specimen |
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