How to Measure Yourself Without a Measuring Tape

Wrap Yarn Around Your Body and Measure the Yarn

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Have you ever needed to take your own measurements, but lacked a measuring tape? Whether you're altering clothes or starting an exercise program, accurate measurements make the job go better. Luckily, you can use stuff around the house to get accurate measurements.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

String, yarn or a long scarf
Yardstick or tape measure
Mirror
Paper
Pen

Step1

Stand in front of a mirror. Decide what, specifically, you want to measure.

Step2

Take the string, yarn or long scarf. Wrap it around the part of your body you want to measure. For example, if you are measuring your upper arm, take the string, and starting with one end, gently wrap it around the widest part of your upper arm.

Step3

Put your finger at the point where the string crosses itself.

Step4

Measure the string from the place where your finger is until the end that you started with, using the yardstick or tape measure.

Step5

Wrtite Down Your Measurement Write down your measurement.

Tips & Warnings

Take your time and check the position of the string in the mirror.
Make sure the string follows your body closely, not too loose, and not too tight.
Wrap the string gently around yourself. You're not forming a tourniquet here!