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Average Human Hair Width: Dimensions & Factors

Human hair is incredibly thin, and its width varies depending on several factors such as genetics, hair type, and overall health. However, on average, a strand of human hair is about 0.003 to 0.005 inches wide.

To put that into perspective, that's about the width of a sewing needle.