How should I measure my waist circumference?
According to WHO guidance, waist circumference should be measured:
At the midpoint between the lower margin of the last palpable rib and the top of the iliac crest
With you standing, arms relaxed at sides
At the end of a normal expiration (breathing out)
Using a non-elastic measuring tape held snugly without compressing the skin
NowPatient recommends measuring your waist at the same time of day each month — for example, first thing in the morning — for the most consistent results.
Step 1 At the midpoint between the lower margin of the last palpable rib and the top of the iliac crest
Step 2 With you standing, arms relaxed at sides
Step 3 At the end of a normal expiration (breathing out)
Step 4 Using a non-elastic measuring tape held snugly without compressing the skin
