How to Measure the Waist With a Tape Measure
Taking body measurements can be helpful for monitoring weight loss or shopping online. One place to measure is your waist, which is an area people typically enjoy seeing shrink due to weight-loss efforts. Whatever the reason, properly measuring your waist is easy and can ensure an accurate, useful reading. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Wear undergarments or clothing that allows your waist to be bare. Women can opt to wear a swimsuit top or tie up a shirt to expose the waist.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and wrap the measuring tape around your waist, which is the smallest area of your torso. For most, it's typically an inch or two above the belly button.
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Pull the tape around your waist so that it is tight against without squeezing. If you're measuring for clothing, place an index finger between the tape and your waist to allow room for the garment to breathe.
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Tips & Warnings
Depending on sizing policy, some stores may have you measure across the belly button.
Always use cloth measuring tape to get an accurate reading.
References
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