How to Measure
2 NECK
Measure around the base of the neck where a collared shirt would fit, or measure a collar band on a shirt that fits you well.
4 WAIST / MID-SECTION
irst, remove your belt. Then, measure over shirt (not over pants) at the position you normally wear your pants. Hold the tape firmly but not tightly. For shirts and covering garments such as coveralls - measure midsection over clothing around the fullest part of the abdomen. Note: Include both "A" and "B" measurements if ordering multiple garments.
9 CAP / HAT SIZE
Measure the circumference of the head at it's widest diameter, approximately 1/8" above the ears.
10 FRONT & BACK RISES
FRONT - This is the distance from the center front at the top of the waistband to the intersection of the crotch seams. BACK - This is the distance from the center back at the top of the waistband to the intersection of the crotch seams.
11 ACROSS SHOULDERS
While standing with arms down, measure across the back from one shoulder joint to the other.
12 UPPER ARM / BICEP
Measure the maximum circumference of the upper arm just below the under arm.
13 FOREARM
Measure the maximum circumference of the forearm at approximately 6" above the wrist.
14 WRIST
Measure the wrist circumference over the wrist bone.
15 THIGH
Measure around thigh (parallel to floor), below crotch.
16 KNEE
With the leg straight, measure the knee circumference over the knee cap and parallel to the floor.
17 CALF
Measure the circumference of the largest part of the lower leg approximately half way between the knee and ankle and parallel to the floor.
18 OUTSEAM
Measure along the outside of the leg from the top of the waistband to the bottom of the hem of just below the ankle bone. OR - lay garment flat, measure along outseam from top of band to bottom of hem.
19 OVER ARM
With arms at the sides, measure around the broadest part of the shoulders and upper arms, keeping the tape level at all times. If over-arm measurement is 7" larger than chest measurement, go up one size.