Body measurements Info

Chest size shoulder size. When folded in fourths the string should measure about from the elbow to fingertips as well as the tibia length. If the ratio between these is even then this is considered hourglass the preferred shape for women. Based on your bone structure what are your ideal body measurements. Wrist size ankle size. Neck size waist size.

If your waist measurements are about the same as your hip or bust and your shoulders. You probably have slim arms. With this shape your shoulders and bust are narrower than your hips. Check out the easy to follow instructions for getting accurate measurements for each body part below. 08 is the ideal ratio between waist and hips and waist and bust. Use the tape to circle.

Thigh size calf size. For women the triceps area above the hip bone and either the thigh or abdomen. Mark the fourths with a different colored marker than the half and be sure to point out the half mark is 24s. Measurements are taken at either 3 or 7 different sites on the body. Measure the circumference of your waist. So what are these different body types.

Arm size forearm size. Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust wrap. The specific sites used vary in men and women. The children can try out these measurements. Measure the circumference of your chest. Rectangle straight or banana.

Ratios can vary they can be smaller than this like 065 which just means the shape is curvier.