How to Measure Your Inseam

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Fold your pants.

   Choose a pair of pants that fit you perfectly; they aren't too long or too short, and are just tight enough to be comfortable.
   
   You will be measuring the inseam on the pants, so make sure they truly fit you.
   
   Fold them in half vertically, so that you can only see a single leg.
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   Step 2: Smooth them out.

   Lay them out on an ironing board or the floor.
   
   Smooth them out so there aren't any wrinkles or bumps, and the fold is evenly lined up. /images/thumb/9/96/Measure-Your-Inseam-Step-2-Version-7.jpg/v4-550px-Measure-Your-Inseam-Step-2-Version-7.jpg /images/thumb/9/96/Measure-Your-Inseam-Step-2-Version-7.jpg/v4-300px-Measure-Your-Inseam-Step-2-Version-7.jpg , Place the metal tip of the tape at the bottom intersection of the crotch., Stretch the tape down the pants until you reach the bottom of the inside of one leg, where it touches the ground. /images/thumb/b/bd/Measure-Your-Inseam-Step-4-Version-7.jpg/v4-550px-Measure-Your-Inseam-Step-4-Version-7.jpg /images/thumb/b/bd/Measure-Your-Inseam-Step-4-Version-7.jpg/v4-300px-Measure-Your-Inseam-Step-4-Version-7.jpg , The measurement in inches (or centimeters) from the crotch of the pants to the hem is your inseam length.
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   Step 3: Take up a cloth measuring tape.

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   Step 4: Make your measurements.

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   Step 5: Make note of your measurement.

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