How to Measure

Measuring tips

The best time of day to measure is in the morning.

If possible, patient should stand while measurements are taken.

Measurements should be take against the skin not too tight or loose.

What you'll need

  • Measuring tape
  • Size Chart
  • Pencil
  • Paper

Where to measure

For knee-high stockings:

  1. Narrowest part of ankle above the ankle bone (B)
  2. Widest part of calf (C)
  3. Length from floor to slightly below knee in a straight line.

For thigh & waist-high stockings:

  1. Narrowest part of ankle above the ankle bone (B)
  2. Widest part of calf (C)
  3. Widest part of upper thigh/groin (G)
  4. Length from floor to G in a straight line.