HOW TO MEASURE
When taking body measurements, it is important to be accurate in order to obtain a precise fit. Follow the video instructions to learn how to measure correctly each part of your body. On some points, you’ll need the help of another person.
1
Height
Measure vertically from the top of the head to the soles of the feet (without shoes) in an upright position, standing with feet together.
2
FINDING THE CORRECT WAIST POINT
Locate the protrusion of the Iliac crest bones, at the highest point of the pelvic girdle, by feeling the sides of the body with your fingers above the hips. Then tie a string horizontally (perfectly level) around the waist at these points.
A
Neck Circumference At Collar
The circumference Measured at 2 cm below the Adam's apple in the front, and at the 7th cervical vertebra in the back
B
Chest Circumference
Measure around centerline of chest; at widest point standing strait up and maximum extension during normal breathing.
C
Waist Circumference
Measure along center of waistline; 5 cm below naval, during normal breathing, standing, with a relaxed abdomen.
D
Hip Circumference
Measure along center of him line at widest point around hips.
E
Thigh Circumference
Measure at the widest point around thigh, just below buttocks
F
Knee Circumference
Measure at the center of knee, at the height of the center of the patella.
G
Calf Circumference
Measure at the widest point around calf
H
Ankle Circumference
maximum circumference of the ankle, Measured about 3cm above the malleolus.
I
Neck to Knee - Front
Measure length from neck/shoulder to centre of knee
J
Neck to Shoulder
Measure from neck base to end of sleeve joint
K
Sleeve Joint Circumference
Measure around the shoulder, passing under the armpit, and over the top of the most protruding bones of the shoulder.
L
Bicep Circumference
Measure at the widest point around bicep, with muscle taut
M
Elbow Circumference
Measure around arm at elbow (arm to be bent as shown)
N
Forearm Circumference
Measure at largest point around forearm, with muscle taut
O
Wrist Circumference
Measure at widest point around wrist (Measured at the most exposed bone)
P
Shoulder To Elbow
Measure from sleeve joint to elbow point
Q
Elbow To Wrist
Measure from elbow point to wrist bone
R
Shoulder To Shoulder - High
Measure from top shoulder across back from sleeve joint to sleeve joint
S
Neck to Waist - Front
Measure from neck/shoulder to waistline
T
Neck to Waist - Back
Measure from neck base to waistline in a strait line, NO CONTOUR
U
Waist To Knee
Measure from waistline to center of knee on side of leg
V
Knee To Ankle
Measure from center of knee to above ankle bone
W
Crotch To Knee
Measure from Highest Point In Crotch to center of knee
W
Crotch To Ankle
Measure from Highest Point In Crotch to above ankle bone
X
Front Waistline To Back Waistline
Measure from front waistline, under the crotch to the rear waistline
Y
Neck to Ankle
Measure from neck base to above ankle bone
Z
Vertical Torso Circumference
Measure from center of stemum, down to crotch, underneath and back to starting point
1
Height
Measure vertically from the top of the head to the soles of the feet (without shoes) in an upright position, standing with feet together.
2
FINDING THE CORRECT WAIST POINT
Locate the protrusion of the Iliac crest bones, at the highest point of the pelvic girdle, by feeling the sides of the body with your fingers above the hips. Then tie a string horizontally (perfectly level) around the waist at these points.
A
Neck Circumference At Collar
The circumference Measured at 2 cm below the Adam's apple in the front, and at the 7th cervical vertebra in the back
B
Breast Circumference
This measurement is taken at the fullest part of your chest (across your nipples) under the arms, closely around the body.
B
Under Breast Circumference
This measurement is taken Under the breasts.
C
Waist Circumference
Measure along center of waistline; 5 cm below naval, during normal breathing, standing, with a relaxed abdomen.
D
Hip Circumference
Measure along center of him line at widest point around hips.
E
Thigh Circumference
Measure at the widest point around thigh, just below buttocks
F
Knee Circumference
Measure at the center of knee, at the height of the center of the patella.
G
Calf Circumference
Measure at the widest point around calf
H
Ankle Circumference
maximum circumference of the ankle, Measured about 3cm above the malleolus.
I
Neck to Knee - Front
Measure length from neck/shoulder to centre of knee
J
Neck to Shoulder
Measure from neck base to end of sleeve joint
K
Sleeve Joint Circumference
Measure around the shoulder, passing under the armpit, and over the top of the most protruding bones of the shoulder.
L
Bicep Circumference
Measure at the widest point around bicep, with muscle taut
M
Elbow Circumference
Measure around arm at elbow (arm to be bent as shown)
N
Forearm Circumference
Measure at largest point around forearm, with muscle taut
O
Wrist Circumference
Measure at widest point around wrist (Measured at the most exposed bone)
P
Shoulder To Elbow
Measure from sleeve joint to elbow point
Q
Elbow To Wrist
Measure from elbow point to wrist bone
R
Shoulder To Shoulder - High
Measure from top shoulder across back from sleeve joint to sleeve joint
S
Neck to Waist - Front
Measure from neck/shoulder to waistline
T
Neck to Waist - Back
Measure from neck base to waistline in a strait line, NO CONTOUR
U
Waist To Knee
Measure from waistline to center of knee on side of leg
V
Knee To Ankle
Measure from center of knee to above ankle bone
W
Crotch To Knee
Measure from Highest Point In Crotch to center of knee
W
Crotch To Ankle
Measure from Highest Point In Crotch to above ankle bone
X
Front Waistline To Back Waistline
Measure from front waistline, under the crotch to the rear waistline
Y
Neck to Ankle
Measure from neck base to above ankle bone
Z
Vertical Torso Circumference
Measure from center of stemum, down to crotch, underneath and back to starting point
MEASUREMENT TIPS
- Do not take your own measurements.
- A second party must take measurements.
- Tie a string around the waistline for consistent measurements.
- Refer to diagrams for exact points of measurements.
- When Measuring, stand tall with your muscles relaxed and feet together.
- Use a Flexible measuring take, such as plastic or cloth.
- Don't trust your memory, be sure to write the measurements.
- Please measure yourself on your bare skin, not over clothes.
- When measuring, apply constant pressure to the tape (so it doesn't sag) without pinching the skin.
- Measure under the same conditions each time, such as same clothes or none at all.
Download the measurement form or fill the online form. Highly recommended to read, tips and instructions, in full before taking any measurement.