Use a tape measure and the help of a friend to take the following measurements. When you’re done, you can easily
find out your US size. Use the tape to measure around the base of your neck, where it meets your shoulders. Put a finger between
your neck and the tape measure for a more loose fit collar. Bend your elbow and put your hand on your hip. Ask your friend to measure from middle of back of your neck, around shoulder and elbow to wrist bone. This measurement should be taken beneath your armpits, around the widest part of your chest and shoulder blades. Make sure to keep the tape measure horizontal, and don’t pull to tight or hold your breath while measuring. Put the tape around your natural waistline, which should be close to your bellybutton. Put one finger between the tape and your body before you measure. This is measured between your groin and your lower ankle. You might find that is most easily measured on a pair of pants that already suit you. Download Article Download Article Many clothing catalogs or fitness programs ask you to take body measurements. All you really need is a soft measuring tape (or a piece of string and a regular tape measure) and (preferably) someone to help you, though you can do it yourself. Keep in mind that when you're measuring, you should have the tape measure snug but not tight. You should be able to fit a finger under it. Also, the measurements you take will be slightly different depending on if you're buying women's clothing or men's clothing. Things You Should Know
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To measure pants, start with a waist measurement by wrapping a flexible measuring tape where you would normally wear your pants. Next, measure your hips by standing with your legs about 6 inches apart and wrapping the tape around the fullest part of your hips. Then, put on a pair of shoes and have someone measure from your crotch to the heel for the inseam measurement. For shirt measurements, wrap the tape under your armpits around the fullest part of your chest. If you're measuring for a men’s dress shirt, you should also measure around the base of your neck. For tips on taking other kinds of clothing measurements, like how to measure bra sizes, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 818,773 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?Where do you take your measurements for men?How To Measure Your Size. Collar. Measure around the base of your neck.. Chest. Measure around the fullest part. ... . Sleeve. Measure from the collar, down the shoulders and along the outer side of the arm.. Waist. Measure around your natural waistline.. Inside Leg. ... . Outside Leg. ... . Centre Back Length.. How do you measure a man for sewing?Circle the tape measure around the chest underneath the armpits. Make sure the tape measurement is at the widest point of the chest. Raise the tape slightly along the back so that it sits over the shoulder blades.
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