Step 1

Stand in front of a mirrorEnsure your abdomen isunrestricted and clearFeet shoulder-width apart

Man

Woman

Wrap the measuringtape around yourwaist and insert the end of the tape intothe appropriate slot.

Iliac crest

Locate the uppermostborder of yourhipbones (iliac crest) on your right-hand side.

Step 3Align the bottom edge of the measuring tape withthe top of your hipbones.

Step 4With the help of a mirror, ensure that the tape isplaced horizontally and wraps all around yourabdomen.

Before taking the measurement, take2-3 NORMAL breaths.

Step 5At the end of the 3rd expiration, make a final adjustment by gently tightening the tape around yourabdomen using the tape’s central button.

Take the measurementat the end of a NORMAL expiration.

Before removing the tape, pinch the end of the measuring tape with your fingersclosest to yourmeasurement and holdit in position.

Note the result.

Waist Circumference Measurement Guidelines―Self-Measurement

Step 2

Step 6

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Place yourself in the followingmanner: