How to measure waist?

To find out your waist circumference, mark the end of a tape measure at the level of the belly button. Measure around your waist at this point, taking care not to pull the tape taut. Be sure to keep the tape measure horizontal. A waist measurement of more than 40 inches indicates a large belly and may be an indicator of weight gain and health problems.

How to take waist measurement?

To measure waistline find a place which is halfway between your ribs and your hips. If you find difficulty in taking the waist measurement at this point, position your hands slightly higher, so that it measures the line between the lower edge of your ribs and your navel.

How to take waist and hip measurements?

Professional measurers use medical tape to measure waist and hips. To ensure the tape is at the same level on each person, place a piece of paper over the belly button and mark where the tape should end. To measure waist, find the place where the tape overlaps the paper and make sure the tape is flat. To measure hips, find the widest part of the hips and place the tape over it.

How to take waist and pic?

First, find the natural waist, which is the point between your belly button and chest. Measure it comfortably in inches or centimeters. The most accurate way is to take a waist tape measure and hold it around your waist at the natural waistline. If you have a thick waistline, you can measure it around the hips, just below the belly button.

How do I measure my waist?

You can measure your waist using a tape measure or an inexpensive waist-girth calculator. To measure your waist, place the tape measure horizontally just above your belly button and mark the spot. Now, find the crease at the top of your hip. The tape should touch both sides of this line. The tape measure’s markings should match the number on the calculator.