Measurement Guide
Measurement Guide
How to Measure for Your Custom Wetsuit
Don’t worry if you’re not a professional tailor — you’ve got this.
With a soft measuring tape, a friend to help, and this guide, you’ll be ready to submit precise measurements for the perfect custom fit.
Getting Started
For the person being measured:
- Wear a swimsuit (preferably what you’d wear while diving).
- Stand up straight with feet slightly apart.
- Keep your head level and face forward — do not look down during measurement.
- Breathe in and hold your breath when measuring bust, chest, waist, and stomach.
- If you wear dive booties under the wetsuit, wear them during measurement.
For the person taking the measurements:
- Use a soft (not metal) measuring tape, pencil, and printed chart.
- Arm and leg measurements should be taken on the dominant side.
- The tape should be snug but not tight.
- Mark key points on the body using chalk, tape, or marker for accuracy.
- To mark the crotch point, ask the person to place a magazine between their legs, then place a second one across it. Where they intersect is the crotch point.
- Always measure twice!
Step-by-Step Measurement Guide
Basic Body Measurements
1. Total Body Height – Top of the head to the sole of the foot
2.Head – Circumference above eyebrows
3.Neck – Where a shirt collar falls
4.Bust / Chest – Fullest part of the bust or chest
5.Waist – Smallest part of the waist
6.Stomach – Around the belly (if any!)
7.Abdomen – Lower than stomach, over the navel
8.Hips – Widest part of the hips
9.Shoulder – Curved measurement from collar to shoulder joint
10.Shoulder to Elbow – Straight line
11.Shoulder to Wrist – Straight line
12.Armhole – Around the armpit
13.Upper Arm – Smallest part of the upper arm
14.Biceps – Largest part of the upper arm
15.Elbow – Around the elbow joint
16.Forearm – Widest part of the forearm
17.Wrist – Around the wrist
18.Outside Leg Length – From abdomen to ankle
19.Inside Leg Length – From crotch point to ankle
Lower Body & Length Measurements
20.Upper Thigh – Near crotch point
21.Thigh – Middle of the thigh
22.Above Knee – Just above the knee joint
23.Knee – Around the knee joint
24.Below Knee – Just below the knee
25.Calf – Widest part of the calf
26.Below Calf – Calf muscle area
27.Ankle – Around the ankle
28.Shoulder to Bust/Chest – Follow the contour of the body
29.Shoulder to Waist – Follow the contour
30.Shoulder to Hip – Follow the contour
31.Hip to Knee – Straight line
32.Knee to Ankle – Straight line
33.Back Shoulder Width – Shoulder joint to shoulder joint (back)
34.Dorsum (Back Width) – Armpit to armpit (back)
35.Crotch Point Circumference – Loop around the crotch and over the shoulder
36. Boot Size
37. Glove Size
