Keep Factually independent

Whether you agree or disagree with our analysis, these conversations matter for democracy. We don't take money from political groups - even a $5 donation helps us keep it that way.

Loading...Goal: 1,000 supporters
Loading...

What size penis (length and girth, flaccid and erect) would most women likely consider to be enormous? Just answer the question and avoid irrelevant info. Keep answer to one paragraph.

Checked on November 14, 2025
Disclaimer: Factually can make mistakes. Please verify important info or breaking news. Learn more.

Executive summary

Available reporting defines “average” erect penises at roughly 5.1–5.2 inches (13.1 cm) in length and about 4.5–4.6 inches (11.7–11.8 cm) in circumference; multiple syntheses and studies treat anything well above that—commonly cited thresholds of about 6–7+ inches length or girth above ~5 inches—as rare and often perceived as “big” or “enormous” by lay standards [1] [2] [3]. Studies that asked women about preferences tended to pick lengths near 6.3 inches for ideal partners, while analyses of measurement distributions show true extreme sizes (over ~7–8 inches) are uncommon [4] [5] [6].

1. What the measurement studies say about averages

Large reviews and meta-analyses put the average flaccid length near 3.6–3.9 inches and the average erect length near 5.16–5.2 inches (13.1 cm), with average erect girth/circumference around 4.5–4.6 inches (11.66–11.7 cm); those central estimates are the baseline researchers use to define what is “above average” [1] [2] [3].

2. Where “big” starts in scientific and popular discussion

Medical and public-health discussions generally treat anything measurably above the mean as “larger than average,” but common shorthand in popular sources and some studies places a practical “big” threshold around 6 inches and up—often noting 6–7 inches is noticeably above typical, while 7–8+ inches is rare enough to be exceptional [7] [6] [8].

3. What women’s-preference studies add (and the caveats)

Experimental work that let women choose among 3D models found average female preferences slightly above population means—around 6.3 inches for some contexts—suggesting many women see 6 inches as large but still desirable; researchers caution, however, that stated preferences in studies don’t map perfectly to real-world experiences and that preference varies by sexual context (short-term vs long-term) and by the sample [5] [4].

4. Girth matters—and has different benchmarks

Girth averages (~4.5–4.6 in erect circumference) mean that an erect circumference noticeably above 5 inches is often described as thick or “large” in both clinical and popular sources; some commentators warn that girths substantially above average can be uncomfortable for some partners, making “enormous” girth context-dependent [1] [7].

5. How rare truly enormous sizes are

Historical surveys and modern meta-analyses emphasize that penises above ~7–8 inches are uncommon—studies and reviews repeatedly describe lengths in that range as rare outliers—so most definitions of “enormous” in public discussion point to sizes well beyond 6–7 inches [6] [4].

6. Why opinions differ: perception, context, and sampling

Discrepancies in what people call “enormous” arise because self-report bias, pornographic norms, measurement methods, and cultural narratives push perceived averages upward; measured averages from clinical or researcher-collected data tend to be lower than popular belief, which helps explain why 6+ inches is often seen as large even though the population mean is near 5.1–5.2 inches [9] [1] [8].

7. A practical summary answer

Based on measurement distributions and preference studies, most women would likely consider an erect penis to be “enormous” if its length is notably above typical—commonly around 6–7 inches (15–18 cm) or more—and its erect girth is above roughly 5 inches (12.7 cm) in circumference; sizes over about 7–8 inches are consistently treated in the literature as rare outliers [1] [5] [6].

Limitations: available sources discuss averages, preferences in study settings, and rarity of extremes but do not provide a single, universal cutoff for “enormous”; cultural and individual variation means any numeric threshold is a heuristic drawn from these studies rather than a universal standard [1] [5].

Want to dive deeper?
What penis sizes do surveys show most women prefer for sexual satisfaction?
How do perceptions of 'enormous' penis size vary by culture and age?
What are the average global penis length and girth statistics (flaccid and erect)?
What physical or sexual health issues arise with very large penis size for partners?
How accurate are self-reported versus measured penis size studies?