To measure your ribcage, wrap a tape measure around your body just under your bust, where a bra underwire would typically sit.
Here’s a more detailed guide:
Steps for Measuring Your Ribcage
- Prepare: Have a soft, flexible tape measure ready.
- Lift Arms: Raise your arms slightly to make wrapping the tape measure easier, as shown in the reference: ![Part of a video titled Rib Cage Measurement - Women - YouTube]().
- Position the Tape: Place the tape measure around your torso, just below the bust line. This is the area where the underwire of a bra would normally rest, also mentioned in the reference.
- Wrap and Ensure Level: Bring the tape measure around your back, ensuring it remains level and snug against your skin.
- Take the Measurement: Read the measurement where the end of the tape meets the rest of the tape, holding it with a light tension to avoid either too tight or too loose of a measurement.
- Avoid pulling the tape too tightly, as this can skew the result.
- Make sure the tape is flat against your skin, not twisted.
Important Considerations:
- Accuracy: Ensure the tape measure is level around your body for accurate results.
- Comfort: The tape measure should be snug but not tight. You should be able to breathe comfortably.
- Consistency: When taking multiple measurements, try to maintain a consistent position for accuracy.
By following these steps, you can accurately measure your ribcage.
