How to measure hips

How to measure hips?

hip measurements are taken in centimeters. A hip measurement is a diameter of the hips at their widest point. To take a hip measurement, place the tape measure around your hips at the level of your hipbones. Hipbone is the strongest point of your hip. Use a tape measure with a mark at every 2.5cm. For example, using the tape measure with a mark at every 2.5cm, wrap the tape measure around your hips. Your hips should be at the widest point.

How to measure hips and waist?

Measurement of hips is easy as it is done by placing a tape measure around your hips at the hipbone, usually level with the middle of your crotch. Measurement of waist is done by placing a tape measure at the narrowest part of your waist. Remember, measure both hips and waist from the same level.

How to measure your hip size?

Hip size is a good indicator of the size of your hips and will vary according to gender and your ethnicity. To measure your hips, stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold the tape measure just below your waistline. Measure around your hips at the widest point.

How to measure your hips?

The most common way to measure hips is by using a tape measure. You can measure around the hips at the level of the belly button, the widest part of your hips. Another way to measure your hips is to lay a tape measure against the wall and mark the spot where it hits your hips. This tape measure method can also be used for children.

How to measure hips on a man?

The easiest way to measure a man’s hips is to find the distance between your thumb and index finger when your hand is flat, with the palm facing up. The place where this line intersects with the hipbone is the hip’s circumference. To measure the hips on a woman, use a tape measure and put the end of it flat against the pubic bone. The hipbone’s circumference is also equal to the distance between your thumb and index finger.