SAE J1100-2009 PDF

Scope: This SAE Recommended Practice defines a set of measurements and standard procedures for motor vehicle dimensions. The dimensions are primarily intended to measure the design intent of a vehicle within a design environment (i.e., CAD). All dimensions in this practice can be measured this way. In addition, some dimensions can be taken in an actual vehicle. If measurements are taken on physical properties, some differences in values should be expected. Also, care should be taken to not confuse design intent measurements with those taken on a physical property. It is intended that the dimensions and procedures described in this practice be generic in their application to both the HPM, described in SAE J826, and the HPM-II, described in SAE J4002. In some circumstances, the figures may only reflect one or the other. Unless otherwise specified, all dimensions are measured normal to the three-dimensional reference system (see SAE J182), except ground-related dimensions, which are defined normal to ground. All dimensions are taken with the vehicle at curb weight unless otherwise specified. All dimensions are measured on the base vehicle and do not include Regular Production Options (RPO) or accessory parts, unless otherwise specified. Although many terms and dimensions use human body parts in their name, they should not be construed as measures that indicate occupant accommodation, capabilities, or comfort.

SAE J1100-2009 Referenced Document

ISO 1176:1990 Road vehicles; masses; vocabulary and codes
ISO 3409:1975 Passenger cars; Lateral spacing of foot controls
ISO 3832:2002 Passenger cars - Luggage compartments - Method of measuring reference volume
ISO 3833:1977 Road vehicles; Types; Terms and definitions
ISO 4131:1979 Road vehicles; Dimensional codes for passenger cars
SAE J1052-2009 Motor Vehicle Driver and Passenger Head Position
SAE J1516-2009 Accommodation Tool Reference Point
SAE J1517-2009 Driver Selected Seat Position
SAE J182-2005 Motor Vehicle Fiducial Marks and Three Dimensional Reference System
SAE J2732-2008 Motor Vehicle Seat Dimensions
SAE J287-2007 Driver Hand Control Reach
SAE J4002-2005 (R) H-Point Machine and Design Tool Procedures and Specifications
SAE J4003-2008 H-Point Machine (HPM-II) Procedure for H-Point Determination Benchmarking Vehicle Seats
SAE J4004-2008 Positioning the H-Point Design Tool Seating Reference Point and Seat Track Length
SAE J826-2008 Devices for Use in Defining and Measuring Vehicle Seating Accommodation
SAE J941-2008 Motor Vehicle Drivers Eye Locations