Abstract: Objective To study the correlation between stature, avoirdupois and the length or width of footmark and fingerprint. Methods 866 people were investigated by measuring the length and width of fingerprints and footprints, as well as stature and avoirdupois. Then all data was input into computer and analyzed by using SPSS 11.0. Results The length of the footprints or fingerprints positively and highly correlate with the stature (P<0.001). Four regression equations were established for estimating the stature by the length of fingerprints and footprints, and other six equations were established for avoirdupois estimation by the width of them. All equations have statistical significant (P<0.001). Conclusion These equations can be used to estimate stature or avoirdupois in some special area. The estimative figure from footprints is more credible than that from fingerprints. The estimated stature according to right hand or foot is more credible, and the estimated avoirdupois according to left hand or foot is more credible.

Key words: stature, avoirdupois, estimation, regression analysis, footmark, fingerprint