Standard Body Measurements/Sizing
Standard Body Measurements/Sizing
On this
website are several sizing charts.
These charts show Chest, Center Back Neck-to-Cuff, Back Waist Length, Cross
Back, Sleeve Length, Upper Arm, Armhole Depth, Waist and Hip. THESE ARE ACTUAL
BODY MEASUREMENTS FOR BABIES, CHILDREN, WOMEN, and MEN in both inches and
centimeters.
Tips for Measuring
- Use a flexible measuring tape, such as plastic or cloth.
- When taking measurements, stand tall with your muscles relaxed and feet together.
- Apply constant pressure to the tape (so it doesn't sag) without pinching the skin.
- Measure under the same conditions each time, such as wearing the same clothes (or none at all).
- Measure yourself in front of a mirror to make sure the tape is positioned correctly. If possible, have someone else do the measuring for you.
- To ensure accuracy, remember to take measurements in the same place on your body each time.
1.
Use a non-stretchable tape
2.
Make sure the tape measure is level around
your body and parallel to the floor
3.
Keep tape close to your skin without
depressing it.
Measurements:
o Bust: Measure all the way
around your bust and back on the line of your nipples.
o Chest: Measure directly under
your breasts, as high up as possible.
o Waist: Measure at its narrowest
point width-wise, usually just above the navel.
o Hips: Measure around the
widest part of the hipbones.
o Midway: Measure midway between
the widest part of your hips and your waist.
o Thighs: Measure around fullest
part of upper leg while standing
o Knees: Measure immediately
above the knee.
o Calves: Measure around fullest
part.
o Upper arm: Measure above your
elbows – around fullest part.
o Forearms: Measure below your
elbows – around fullest part.
When sizing sweaters, the fit is based on actual
chest/bust measurements, plus ease (additional inches or centimeters). The
chart entitled “Fit” recommends the amount of ease to add to body measurements
if you prefer a close-fitting garment, an oversized garment, or something
in-between.
Very-close fitting:
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Actual
chest/bust measurement or less
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Close-fitting:
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1–2"/2.5–5cm
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Standard-fitting:
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2–4"/5–10cm
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Loose-fitting:
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4–6"/10–15cm
Oversized: 6"/15cm or more |
The Length
Chart provides average lengths for children’s, women’s and men’s garments.
|
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Waist
Length
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Hip Length
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Tunic
Length
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Child
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Actual body
measurement
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2"/5cm
down from waist
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6"/15cm
down from waist
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Woman
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Actual body
measurement
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6"/15cm
down from waist
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11"/28cm
down from waist
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Men
|
Men’s
length usually varies only 1–2"/2.5–5cm from the actual “back hip
length” measurement (see Man Size Chart)
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Both the FIT and LENGTH charts
are simply guidelines. For individual body differences, changes can be made in
body and sleeve lengths when appropriate. However, consideration must be given
to the project pattern. Certain sizing changes may alter the appearance of a
garment.
How to measure
1.
Chest/Bust
Measure around the fullest part of the chest/bust. Do not draw the tape too tightly.
Measure around the fullest part of the chest/bust. Do not draw the tape too tightly.
2. Center Back Neck–to-Cuff
With arm slightly bent, measure from back base of neck across shoulder around bend of elbow to wrist.
With arm slightly bent, measure from back base of neck across shoulder around bend of elbow to wrist.
3. Back Waist Length
Measure from the most prominent bone at base of neck to the natural waistline.
Measure from the most prominent bone at base of neck to the natural waistline.
4. Cross Back
Measure from shoulder to shoulder.
5. Sleeve Length
With arm slightly bent, measure from armpit to cuff.
6. Upper Arm
Measure around the widest section of the upper arm located above the elbow.
7. Armhole Depth
Measure from the top outside edge of the shoulder down to the armpit.
8. Waist
Measure your waist at the smaller circumference of your natural waist, usually just above the belly button.
9. Hip
Measure at the widest part of your lower hip.
Measure from shoulder to shoulder.
5. Sleeve Length
With arm slightly bent, measure from armpit to cuff.
6. Upper Arm
Measure around the widest section of the upper arm located above the elbow.
7. Armhole Depth
Measure from the top outside edge of the shoulder down to the armpit.
8. Waist
Measure your waist at the smaller circumference of your natural waist, usually just above the belly button.
9. Hip
Measure at the widest part of your lower hip.
10. Head
For an accurate head measure, place a tape measure across the forehead and measure around the full circumference of the head. Keep the tape snug for accurate results.
For an accurate head measure, place a tape measure across the forehead and measure around the full circumference of the head. Keep the tape snug for accurate results.
11. Sock Measurements
The following measurements are for crew-style or dress socks, which usually come several inches above the ankle and below the calf.
11a. Foot Circumference: To determine the foot circumference, measure around the widest part of your foot.
11b. Sock Height:
To determine the height of the sock, measure from where you start to turn for the heel shaping to the top of the sock.
11c. Total Foot Length: To measure the total length of your foot, place a ruler or tape measure on the floor. Position the back of your heel at the beginning of the tape and the measure to your longest toe.
The following measurements are for crew-style or dress socks, which usually come several inches above the ankle and below the calf.
11a. Foot Circumference: To determine the foot circumference, measure around the widest part of your foot.
11b. Sock Height:
To determine the height of the sock, measure from where you start to turn for the heel shaping to the top of the sock.
11c. Total Foot Length: To measure the total length of your foot, place a ruler or tape measure on the floor. Position the back of your heel at the beginning of the tape and the measure to your longest toe.
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