Manual Measurement Guide
Follow these step-by-step instructions to take accurate measurements at home
Before You Begin
- Use a flexible measuring tape (cloth or plastic)
- Wear fitted clothing or undergarments for accurate measurements
- Stand straight with arms relaxed at your sides
- Keep the measuring tape snug but not tight
- Have someone assist you for more accurate results
Essential Measurements
1
Chest/Bust
Measure around the fullest part of your chest/bust, keeping the tape parallel to the floor.
Men's Shirt Size:
Chest Measurement
S
36-38"
M
39-41"
L
42-44"
XL
45-47"
2
Waist
Measure around your natural waistline (where you normally wear your pants), keeping the tape slightly loose.
Women's Dress Size:
Waist Measurement
XS
24-26"
S
27-29"
M
30-32"
L
33-35"
3
Hips
Measure around the fullest part of your hips, keeping the tape parallel to the floor.
Common Hip Sizes:
For Fitting Pants/Skirts
Small
35-37"
Medium
38-40"
Large
41-43"
X-Large
44-46"
4
Shoulder Width
Measure from the edge of one shoulder to the edge of the other shoulder, across your back.
Common Shoulder Widths:
For Shirts/Blouses
Narrow
14-15"
Average
16-17"
Broad
18-19"
5
Sleeve Length
With arm slightly bent, measure from the shoulder point down to where you want the sleeve to end.
Common Sleeve Lengths:
For Shirts/Blouses
Short
7-9"
Regular
23-25"
Long
26-28"
6
Inseam (For Pants)
Measure from the crotch to the bottom of the ankle (or where you want the pants to end).
Common Inseam Lengths:
For Pants
Short
28-30"
Regular
31-33"
Long
34-36"
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