What is the Average Length and Width of Kidney in an Adult

Question

What is the average length and width of kidney in an adult?
A) 12cm long and 3 cm wide
B) 12 cm long and 6 cm wide
C) 6 cm long and 3 cm wide
D) 6 cm long and 12 cm wide

Accepted Answer

The average kidney in an adult is about 12 cm (about 5 inches) long and about 6 cm (about 2.5 inches) wide. This size allows the kidneys to efficiently filter blood and produce urine.