Head

1. Wrap the tape around the widest point of the head just, above the ears (Figures 1A and 1B).
2. Take the measurement on the forehead, near the temple (Figure 1B).

The measurement is the number that lines up with the edge of the tape (Figure 1C)

Neck

Method 1 (recommended)

1. Take a dress shirt (with collar and buttons) that fits you well when the top button is fastened.
2. Unbutton the shirt and place it flat on a table, with the collar open (Figure 2A)
3. Measure the distance from the centre of the buttonhole to the centre of the button (Figures 2A and 2B).

Method 2 ( ) taken directly against the skin

1. Wrap the tape around the base of the neck.
2. At the front of the neck, where the top button would be located if a collar were buttoned up, cross the leading edge of the tape over the length of the tape at a 90 angle, ° making a “V” (Figures 2C and 2D). You should be able to insert a finger between the tape and the skin, at this location (Figure 2D).

Chest

Wrap the tape under the arms around the widest part of, the chest just under the shoulder blades , (Figure 3A). The tape must be parallel to the floor and snug, though not tight.

Waist

Method 1 (recommended)

1. Take a pair of dress pants that have a waistband and that fit well when fastened. Do NOT use low-rise pants.
2. Lay the pants flat on a table, with the waistband fully fastened
3. Measure the distance from one side seam to the other (Figure 4A)
4. Double the number of inches recorded to obtain the waist measurement.

Method 2

1. Wrap the tape around the body (NOT over the pants) at, waist level (Figures 4B and 4C). The tape must be parallel to the floor and fit snugly rather than tightly against and the body.

Hips

1. Wrap the tape around the fullest part of the seat (Figure 5A). The tape must be parallel to the floor and fit snugly rather than tightly against the body.

Hand

Measure the dominant hand

1. Starting under the hand (Figure 7A), wrap the tape Figure 7A around the hand, excluding the thumb and across the top of the knuckles (Figure 7B).
2. Holding the tape in place, instruct the person to clench his or her fist, and allow the tape to adjust itself to fit
   snugly rather than tightly (Figure 7B).

Foot

1. Use a foot measuring device; follow the indicated instructions. If the device is not available use
   method 2.
2. Trace the foot wearing a sock on paper. Measure the widest part of the drawing to get the width. Measure the longest part of the drawing to get the length. These are the two measurements required.

NOTE THIS is the only Measurement that is done in MILLIMETRES.

Height

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