How to Measure Frame Size

Body frame size, which accounts for bone mass and muscle mass, plays an important part in determining theoretical weight ranges. These ranges in turn act as guides for people to determine the weight they should be, depending on their frame size. There are three frame size categories: small, medium, and large. Each range varies, depending on your gender. You can determine which category you are by measuring the circumference on your wrist or the breadth of your elbow. Step 1 below begins to detail each method.

Method 1
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Wrist Circumference

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    Wrap a tape measure around your wrist (right or left). Take the end of your tape measure and bring it all the way around your wrist.[1]
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    Note the circumference of your wrist. You can use the tables below determine your frame size, according to your wrist size.[2]
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Elbow Breadth

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    Bend your arm at a 90 degree angle. Be sure that your forearm is perpendicular to the ground. It doesn't really matter which arm you use, but you may find that the table below works best if you use your dominant side.[3]
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do I get people to stop judging my size as a woman?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You can't force people to stop judging your size, however you can ignore it and not let it get to you. Some people just don't understand that everyone is beautiful.
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References

  1. ↑ https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17182.htm
  2. ↑ https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17182.htm
  3. ↑ https://www.myfooddiary.com/resources/frame_size_calculator.asp
  4. ↑ https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zdsbkqt/revision/3

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Categories: Body Measurements

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Article SummaryX

There are 3 frame sizes, small, medium, and large, and they usually depend on a few things including your gender and your body measurements. To measure your frame size with your wrist, wrap a tape measure snugly around your wrist and write down the measurement. If you’d rather measure your elbow to figure out your frame size, bend your arm at a 90-degree angle so your forearm is perpendicular to the ground. Then, use a ruler to measure the width of your elbow. Once you’ve taken your measurement, look at the chart below to figure out your frame size. To learn how to use an online frame size calculator, read on!

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