How to Measure for Compression Stockings
All American Medical Supply’s specialists can fit you locally at our store in Massapequa, NY, during our business hours if you’d like to swing by!
Plus, we offer easy help with guiding you through how to measure for compression stockings right over the phone if you prefer to call.
If you'd like to measure at home, here's a helpful step-by-step guide on how to measure for compression stockings.
What You Need to Measure for Compression Stockings at Home
You’ll need to measure your legs without any clothing on, and you should use flexible measuring tape like tailor’s tape while your feet are firmly flat on the ground.
Supplies: You'll need a flexible measuring tape, a piece of paper, and a pen to write down the measurements.
Time of Day: Measuring your legs in the morning when they are least swollen is best.
Positioning: Sit comfortably with your feet flat on the floor, but do not cross your legs.
Knee High Compression Stocking Measurement Instructions
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Ankle circumference: Measure around the narrowest part of your ankle.
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Calf circumference: Measure around the widest part of your calf.
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Length: Measure from the floor up to the bend of your knee (the crease where your knee bends).
Thigh High Compression Stocking Measurement Instructions
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Ankle circumference: Measure around the narrowest part of your ankle.
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Calf circumference: Measure around the widest part of your calf.
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Thigh circumference: Measure around the widest part of your thigh, typically about 2 inches (5 cm) below your groin.
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Thigh length: Measure from the floor to the point on your thigh where you measured the thigh circumference.
Waist High/Pantyhose Measurement Instructions
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Ankle circumference: Measure around the narrowest part of your ankle.
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Calf circumference: Measure around the widest part of your calf.
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Thigh circumference: Measure around the widest part of your thigh, typically about 2 inches (5 cm) below your groin.
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Thigh length: Measure from the floor to the point on your thigh where you measured the thigh circumference.
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Hip circumference: Measure around the fullest part of your hips.
Having accurate measurements will help your Client Specialist Representative at All American Medical Supply get you the right size stocking the first time.