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Scientists calculate how high heels can go

 
 
Reply Wed 24 Mar, 2004 12:48 pm
Sex and the City stars stay upright because h = Q.(12+3s/8) say scientists

As Sex and the City's Carrie finally wanders off the UK's television screens, physicists at the Institute of Physics (London, UK) have devised a formula that high-heel fans can use to work out just how high they can go. Based on your shoe size, the formula tells you the maximum height of heel you can wear without toppling over or suffering agonies.
h = Q•(12+3s /8)

h is the maximum height of the heel (in cm)
Q is a sociological factor and has a value between 0 and 1 (see below to work this out)
S is the shoe size (UK ladies sizes). This factor makes sure that the base of support is just good enough for an experienced and sober, high-heel wearer not to fall over.


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Walter Hinteler
 
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Reply Wed 24 Mar, 2004 12:55 pm
For finding your correct (UK) shoe size
HERE is the link to an online converter (but don't get mixed up with dresses's size Laughing )
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NickFun
 
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Reply Thu 25 Mar, 2004 02:31 pm
Thank you for the scientific explanation. I have long agonized over the physics involved.

By the way, your converter is only good for womens clothing. I don't know my dress ,bra or ladies shoe size. Is there a separate converter for mens sizes?
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Walter Hinteler
 
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Reply Thu 25 Mar, 2004 02:37 pm
Go on the homepage to find x-other converters - men's clothing is HERE
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