Where is the natural waistline located?

Your natural waistline hits at the area between the top of your hip bone and the bottom of your rib cage. Your waistline may be bigger or smaller depending on your genetics, frame size, and lifestyle habits. Measuring the circumference of your waist may help clue you in to your health.

Where is a healthy place to measure your waist?

Stand and place a tape measure around your middle, just above your hipbones. Make sure tape is horizontal around the waist. Keep the tape snug around the waist, but not compressing the skin. Measure your waist just after you breathe out.

What is mens natural waist measurement?

Traditionally men’s waists are measured at the natural waistline, just above the belly button. One way to find the natural waist is to bend the torso to the side and find the crease. This natural waist measurement is best for use with trousers or high-rise pants.