Body measurements

Averages for women in the united states. Find the top of your hip. Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust wrap. To get an accurate measurement you need to ensure that the tape measure is resting against. Use the tape to circle. The ilium is the largest and highest bone in the hip.

Measure the circumference of your chest. To measure your waistline at home all you need is a tape measure and some simple instructions. Check out the easy to follow instructions for getting accurate measurements for each body part below. If your waist measurement is greater than 40 inches 102 centimeters youre carrying too much belly fat. Your tape should stretch around the body at the level of the top of the left and right ileum on the hip. Wrap the measuring tape.

Of course results will vary depending of factors like if you have a muscular body etc. Large to extra large dress size. Experts say your ideal waist size should be no more than half your height in inches. For the waist measurement youll need a flexible measuring tape such as this one from amazon. Hip and height ratios in addition to looking at one measurement there are a few waist circumference calculators you can use. Remove or raise clothing.

Use your fingers to find the top of your hips and the base of your rib cage. Taking the measurement 1. Take a waist measurement. Measure the circumference of your waist. Kurt wetzelon may 15 2016 642 pm. 170 pounds pant size.

Begin by clearing your abdomen of any clothing that might skew measurements. 636 inches or 5 feet 3 inches weight. Your waist is the soft. Ii find this height to waist calculator and results pretty accurate for the average person.