Check out the easy to follow instructions for getting accurate measurements for each body part below. Wrap the measuring tape. Experts say your ideal waist size should be no more than half your height in inches. To measure your waistline at home all you need is a tape measure and some simple instructions. Ii find this height to waist calculator and results pretty accurate for the average person. Averages for women in the united states.
Kurt wetzelon may 15 2016 642 pm. Measure the circumference of your chest. Your tape should stretch around the body at the level of the top of the left and right ileum on the hip. 636 inches or 5 feet 3 inches weight. If your waist measurement is greater than 40 inches 102 centimeters youre carrying too much belly fat. Large to extra large dress size.
Take a waist measurement. Taking the measurement 1. Measure the circumference of your waist. To get an accurate measurement you need to ensure that the tape measure is resting against. Begin by clearing your abdomen of any clothing that might skew measurements. Of course results will vary depending of factors like if you have a muscular body etc.
Use your fingers to find the top of your hips and the base of your rib cage. Remove or raise clothing. Find the top of your hip. Your waist is the soft. Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust wrap. For the waist measurement youll need a flexible measuring tape such as this one from amazon.
The ilium is the largest and highest bone in the hip. Use the tape to circle. Hip and height ratios in addition to looking at one measurement there are a few waist circumference calculators you can use. 170 pounds pant size.