To measure your ankle, calf, thigh, and hip sizes for compression stockings, use a soft measuring tape and follow these steps:
- Ankle: Measure around the narrowest part of your ankle, which is usually just above your ankle bone.
- Calf: Measure around the widest part of your calf.
- Thigh: Measure around the widest part of your thigh, which is usually just below your buttocks.
- Hips: Measure around the widest part of your buttocks.
Follow these tips to help you get accurate measurements:
- When to measure: Do it when your legs are least swollen, usually first thing in the morning.
- Bare legs: Take off your shoes and socks, and measure your bare legs.
- Level of tightness: Wrap the measuring tape snugly around your leg, but don’t make it too tight.
- Measurement differences: Measure twice to ensure accuracy.