The Hip Width measurement determines the widest part of the seat of the pants. With the pants lying face up on a flat surface, button the waistband, zip the fly closed, and use your hands to spread the pants out flat. Starting 7” below the top of the waistband, measure across the front of the pants, parallel to the waistband, from one side of the pants to the other.
Pant Hip Width Measurement vs. Body Measurement
If you typically have issues with achieving a proper fit in the seat of your pants, measuring your body around the fullest part of your hips/seat area can help identify the right Hip Width for your saved custom pant size(s). The total circumference of the hips of the pants should be 0.7-1.5” bigger than your body measurement around the fullest part of the seat. Add 0.7-1.5″ to your hip body measurement, then divide it in half. This will yield the Hip Width to save in your custom pant size.
For example, if your hips/seat measure 40.0” all the way around your body, a Hip Width of 20.75” (41.5″ in circumference) should be a comfortable fit.
Hip Width Measurements for Pleated vs. Non-Pleated Pants
Pleated trousers are constructed differently from non-pleated trousers, requiring an entirely new sewing pattern. This is because the pleats are open when the garment measurements are taken, but they are closed when the trousers are cut and sewn, so keeping the same Hip Width as your non-pleated trousers will cause the pants to become too tight around the hips. For this reason, you’ll need to create a special size with a larger Hip Width to order pleated trousers. For Single Pleat Trousers, increase your Hip Width 0.8” from your No Pleat pant size. For Double Pleat Trousers, increase your Hip Width 1.3” from your No Pleat pant size. Learn more about creating a Pleated Tailored Trouser Size here. Click here to view Trouser Front Options.
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The total circumference of the hips of the pants should be 0.7-1.5” bigger than your body measurement around the fullest part of the seat. Add 0.7-1.5″ to your hip body measurement, then divide it in half. This will yield the Hip Width to save in your custom pant size.
To measure your hips, remove your outer garments, put your feet together, and wrap a soft measuring tape straight and snug around the widest part of your hips. Your hip measurement is the point at which the end of the tape meets the remaining length.
The total circumference of the hips of the pants should be 0.7-1.5” bigger than your body measurement around the fullest part of the seat. Add 0.7-1.5″ to your hip body measurement, then divide it in half. This will yield the Hip Width to save in your custom pant size.
What does 30×32 pants mean? Pants are measured by waist x length. The first number 30 is the size around the waist in inches.The second number 32 is the length of the leg or the inseam.
Usually, we consider hip sizes above 36 or 37 inches curvy and hip sizes below 34 to be a slim silhouette. Also, the waist-to-hip ratios of curvy individuals are often in the range of 0.7 to 0.8.
However , according to the National Center for Health Statistics , the average hip circumference for women aged 20 - 29 is around 38 inches . This suggests that 35 - inch hips may be slightly smaller than average , but not necessarily considered small .
Jeans sizes in the US are based on the waist/length ratio, given in inches (in). For example, a male with a jeans waist size of 28 in and leg length of 30 in will have a jeans size of 28/30. We can also use the standard S/M/L sizes or the simple numerical value (30-50 for men, 0-30 for women).
WAIST: Measure around the narrowest part (typically where your body bends side to side), keeping the tape horizontal. HIPS: Measure around the widest part of your hips, keeping the tape horizontal. CHEST / BUST: Measure the fullest area of your bust.
WHO defines abdominal obesity in men as a waist-to-hip ratio of at least 0.90. For women, it's a ratio of 0.85 or more. A ratio higher than 1.0 for either sex means a much higher chance of health problems.
What is the average hip size in inches? The average hip size for adult women in the United States typically falls between 36 and 40 inches (91 to 102 centimeters).
What is the meaning of 34x32 pants size? The first number 34 refers to the waist size in inches.The second number 32 indicates the inseam length in inches.
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