Measuring basics

Measuring basics

You want to be sure that when you measure, the tape is straight and in-line with the appropriate body part. For most circumference measurements the tape will need to be parallel to the floor, while lengths will need to be either parallel or perpendicular (based on the line orientation of the body part being measured).

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