Female Chest for Fitness

How to Measure a Female Chest for Fitness

Step 1

Undress and remove any bra or other undergarments you're wearing. If this is not possible, wear only the thinnest possible tank top without a bra or undergarment.

Step 2

Secure the measuring tape under the armpit, thread it forward and close the arm over the measuring tape. Move the tape up so that it's as far up as possible in the armpit.

Step 3

Wrap the measuring tape around the front of the chest, under the opposite armpit and around to the starting point.

Step 4

Note the circumference of the upper chest by looking at the number on the measuring tape where the end meets the beginning of the tape. American measurements are done in inches, but you can mark the measurement in centimeters if you wish -- just make your measurements in the same units every time.

Step 5

Write the number for your upper chest on your measurement sheet, making sure to mark the date of the measurement.

Step 6

Hold the measuring tape over the right nipple.

Step 7

Wrap the measuring tape over the other nipple, wrap it around your body and come back to meet the start of the tape.

Step 8

Note the circumference of the lower chest by looking at the number on the measuring tape where the end meets the beginning of the tape.

Step 9

Write the number for your lower chest on your measurement sheet.