Need Help Measuring?
Need help measuring for medical compression stockings before ordering online? Grab a tape measure, pen, and paper – and maybe a friend for assistance – and watch this animated guide below or follow the written steps below. Once you have finished measuring, use the product sizing chart to match your measurements up to the size you need.
If you need extra assistance, our Trainers Choice Team is happy to walk you through steps via phone call or video chat! Call 1-800-706-9834
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Written Instructions for Measuring
Knee High (Click Here)
Step 1: Measure the circumference of the ankle, at the narrowest part, just above the ankle bone (Point cB).
Step 2: Measure the circumference of the calf at the widest part (Point cC).
Step 3: Measure the length of the calf. The measurement is taken on the outside of the leg, by measuring from the floor up to the bend of the knee.
Step 4: Use the sizing chart to determine your size.
Thigh High (Click Here)
Step 1: Measure the circumference of the ankle, at the narrowest part, just above the ankle bone (Point cB).
Step 2: Measure the circumference of the calf at the widest part (Point cC).
Step 3: Measure the length of the calf. The measurement is taken on the outside of the leg, by measuring from the floor up to the bend of the knee.
Step 4: Measure the circumference of the widest part of the thigh (point cG).
Step 5: Measure the distance from the bottom of your buttocks to the floor.
Step 6: Use the sizing chart to determine your size.
Pantyhose (Click Here)
Step 1: Measure the circumference of the ankle, at the narrowest part, just above the ankle bone (Point cB).
Step 2: Measure the circumference of the calf at the widest part (Point cC).
Step 3: Measure the length of the calf. The measurement is taken on the outside of the leg, by measuring from the floor up to the bend of the knee.
Step 4: Measure the circumference of the widest part of the thigh (point cG).
Step 5: Measure the distance from the bottom of your buttocks to the floor.
Step 6: Measure the circumference of the widest part of the hips (point cH).
Step 7: Use the sizing chart to determine your size.
Size Charts
Measuring Tips
- Take measurements as soon as getting out of bed
- Take measurements on bare skin, never over clothing
- Pull tape around the leg so it is comfortably snug, but not constricting
- Take measurements in cm
- Take ankle measurement first – it is the most important
