Taking male measurements takes five minutes, a soft tape measure, and a mirror. Whether you're sizing a shirt or tracking training progress, the method is the same: measure relaxed, keep the tape level, and don't pull it tight. Here's exactly how.
What you need
A flexible tailor's tape (not a metal one) and fitted clothing or bare skin. Stand naturally — no flexing, no sucking in. If you can, have someone help; solo works fine with a mirror.
The six measurements
- Chest: Wrap the tape around the fullest part, under your armpits, across the shoulder blades. Keep it level and snug, not tight. This is the number that decides your shirt size.
- Neck: Around the base of the neck, one finger under the tape for breathing room.
- Sleeve: From the center back of your neck, over the shoulder, down to the wrist bone — arm slightly bent.
- Waist: Around your natural waist, at the navel. Relaxed, after exhaling normally.
- Hips: Around the fullest part of your seat, feet together.
- Inseam: From the top of your inner thigh straight down to the ankle bone.
Three rules for accurate numbers
Measure twice and take the average. Measure at the same time of day when tracking changes — mornings are most consistent. And write everything down; the numbers only matter compared to last month's.
For sizing tees and tanks, chest is king — check it against the size chart before anything else. That's how the pieces in the Connfi collection are sized: to the chest, cut athletic. Measure once, buy right, and everything fits the way it should.