above 500 mm vs 500 mm above

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Above 500 mm' is commonly used when describing a measurement that exceeds 500 mm, while '500 mm above' is used to indicate a specific distance above a reference point.

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above 500 mm

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a measurement that exceeds 500 mm.

Examples:

The rainfall was above 500 mm last month.
The temperature rose above 500 mm in the afternoon.

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The height of the resultant force shall be not more than 500 mm above rail level.
The surface of the toilet seat, when lowered, shall be at a height of 450 mm to 500 mm above the floor level.
The top of each priority seat cushion shall be between 430 and 500 mm above floor level at the front edge of the seat.
Material intended to be installed more than 500 mm above the seat cushion and/or in the roof of the vehicle: yes/not applicable [1] Strike out what does not apply.
material(s) and composite material(s) installed more than 500 mm above the seat cushion and in the roof of the vehicle,
the mass of wheelchairs and users that may occupy the area at a total mass of 250 kg each placed at a height of 500 mm above the floor in the centre of each wheelchair space; or
measured parallel with the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, there is a clearance of not less than 220 mm at any point and 550 mm at any point being more than 500 mm above the floor or steps (Annex 4, Figure 3).
the SR point is located on the seat-back of each outer forward or rearward facing seat (or assumed seat position), 500 mm above the floor under the seat, 150 mm from the inside surface of the side wall.
The lower handrail shall be positioned at a height of 500 mm to 750 mm above floor level.
Height: a minimum of 500 mm and a maximum of 1200 mm above the ground.
Six test pieces (1100 mm × 500 mm) - 2+ 5 mm shall be subjected to testing for each category of thickness of the component glass panes and each width of gap as defined in paragraph 1.1.4 above.
Six test pieces measuring 1100 mm × 500 mm (+ 5/- 2 mm) subjected to testing for each thickness category of the component panes and each gap thickness as defined in point 1.1.4 above.
Six test pieces measuring 1100×500 mm + 5/-2 mm shall be subjected to testing for each thickness category of the component panes and each gap thickness as defined in item 1.1.4, above.
In height: not less than 500 mm and not more than 1200 mm above the ground.
a minimum of 500 mm and a maximum of 1200 mm above the ground.
not less than 500 mm and not more than 1,200 mm above the ground.
Height: a minimum of 500 mm and a maximum of 1200 mm above the ground.
The minimum door useable width shall be 500 mm.
Not less than 500 mm apart.
They shall be smooth and 500 mm wide.

Alternatives:

more than 500 mm
greater than 500 mm
exceeding 500 mm

500 mm above

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a specific distance above a reference point.