To measure hips accurately, follow these steps:
- Stand in front of a full-length mirror wearing just your underwear to ensure the tape does not twist.
- Place your feet together with toes facing forward.
- Find the widest part of your hips, which is usually around the fullest part of your buttocks and thighs.
- Place a flexible measuring tape around this widest point, securing one end with your thumb on the side of your hip.
- Make sure the tape is level and snug but not tight enough to dig into the skin; you should be able to fit one finger underneath comfortably.
- Wrap the tape around your back to meet the starting point and read the measurement where the tape meets.
- Record this number as your hip measurement.
This measurement typically includes the fullest curve of the hips or approximately 8 inches below the waistline for women. It is important for clothing fitting and health assessments.
