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About Standard Size Measurement
How to measure the size of various parts of the body?
Measuring your body accurately is a useful skill for tailoring clothes, tracking fitness progress, medical reasons, or ordering custom-made items online. Here is a comprehensive guide on how to measure the size of various parts of the body.
Essential Tools & Tips for Accuracy
Before you start, gather the right tools:
1. A Flexible Measuring Tape: This is the most important tool. A soft, flexible seamstress's tape measure (the kind that doesn't stretch) is ideal. A rigid ruler is only good for circumference.
2. A Mirror: Helps you ensure the tape is level and positioned correctly.
3. A String and a Ruler (as a backup): If you don't have a flexible tape, wrap a non-stretch string around the body part, mark where it meets, and then measure the length of the string with a ruler.
4. Wear Fitted Clothing: For accurate body measurements, wear form-fitting clothes like leggings and a tank top, or just your underwear. Bulky clothing will add extra inches.
5. Stand Naturally: Stand upright with your feet together and relax your muscles. Don't suck in your stomach or puff out your chest.
6. Measure Twice: For important measurements (like for a suit or custom dress), measure each area 2-3 times to ensure consistency.