fronthoogte

Fronthoogte, literally meaning “front height” in Dutch, is a term used in several technical disciplines to denote a vertical dimension related to the front part of an object. The precise meaning is not universal and depends on the field and the standards in use.

In engineering drawings and design documents, fronthoogte is usually defined as the vertical distance from a specified horizontal reference plane (such as the ground line or a base line) to the upper edge or front surface of the object. In architecture and construction, it can refer to the height of the front façade or to how high the front plane sits relative to ground or street level. In automotive and industrial design, the term may describe the height of the front end or other front-facing features, often with considerations for ergonomics, safety, or aerodynamics.

Because the measurement conventions are set by project specifications, fronthoogte is typically defined in a design brief or in the accompanying drawings, including the reference plane, units, and tolerances. The term is primarily found in Dutch-language technical documentation and transparent translations may render it as “front height.”

In summary, fronthoogte is a context-dependent measure of the front part’s vertical extent, defined by the relevant standard or drawing it appears in, rather than a single universal definition. See also height, dimensions, front view, and projection.