How to measure men's pants rise?

To measure the rise on pants, measure the distance from your waste to the top of the zipper or button. Use a tape measure and a ruler to make sure the tape is level. Measure your inseam and subtract that number from the total rise height. For example, if the rise is an inch and your inseam is 30”, subtract 30 from the total rise height and that will be your actual rise.

How to measure men's pants rise and fall?

There are two main ways to measure the rise and fall of a pair of pants: the tape measure method and the waistband method. The tape measure method isn’t usually very accurate, as it gives an overall reading of the entire length of the waistband and not an accurate reading of the exact rise. The waistband method is a little bit more accurate, but it’s still not the most accurate or a great way to measure rise and fall.

How to measure men's dress pants rise?

Measure the rise from the top of the waistband (or place a mark at the natural waistline of your body) to the front of the pants at the crotch. A hemline that's too short will make your legs look longer and a hemline that's too long can make your hips appear rounder.

How to check men's pants rise?

If you don’t have a ruler handy, try taking two index fingers and holding them at the top of the pant leg, where your waistline is. The distance between the two should be equal to the rise on the pants. Or you can use a tape measure to get the same result.

How to check pants rise at home?

If you don’t have the right tools and skills to measure a pair of pants at the store, don’t let that deter you from buying a great pair of pants. If you want to check the rise at home, all you need is a piece of paper and a tape measure.