How to Measure Your Waist Without a Measuring Tape

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Remove or raise your clothing.. Find your true waist.. Wrap a piece of string around your waist.

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Steps

1

Remove or raise your clothing.

Step 1

Remove or raise your clothing.

2

Find your true waist.

Step 2

Find your true waist.

3

Wrap a piece of string around your waist.

Step 3

Wrap a piece of string around your waist.

4

Exhale, then note the length of the string.

Step 4

Exhale, then note the length of the string.

5

Use a yardstick or ruler to measure the string, if you have one.

Step 5

Use a yardstick or ruler to measure the string, if you have one.

6

Wrap dollar bills around your waist and multiply by 6.14 inches (15.6 cm).

Step 6

Wrap dollar bills around your waist and multiply by 6.14 inches (15.6 cm).

7

Find your waist circumference using printer paper.

Step 7

Find your waist circumference using printer paper.

8

Use your hand to approximate your waist circumference.

Step 8

Use your hand to approximate your waist circumference.

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