How can I measure my hips and waist without measuring tape?
How can I measure my hips and waist without measuring tape?
You can tape a few dollar bills together, then wrap them around your waist. Multiply the number of dollar bills you needed by 6.14 inches (15.6 cm) to get an approximation of your waist measurement! For example, if you used 4 dollar bills around your waist, multiply that by 6.14.
How do I know my hip size?
Use a tape measure to check the distance around the smallest part of your waist, just above your belly button. This is your waist circumference. Then measure the distance around the largest part of your hips — the widest part of your buttocks. This is your hip circumference.
Is a 27 inch waist small?
By every standard measure, you actually have a waist size that would fall in the XS-SM range for standard clothing range. The average waist size for american women is around 37 in. So at 27 in, you fall in the standard of having a very small waist!
Is a 30 inch waist?
A 30 inch waist typically corresponds to a US dress size of 10-12 or 40-42 in Euro sizes. Additionally, this waist circumference should put you in an international size Medium for other women’s clothing. At the same time, men with a 30 inch waist would likely fall into the Small to Medium size range for clothing.
