Chap Measurements


If you are measuring for half chaps or gaiters please use the measurement descriptions here


Taking Measurements

Wear the heaviest pants and shoes that will be worn under chaps.

Have a second person take your measurements!

Be sure to stand evenly on both feet. Pull tape snuggly but not too tight. Chaps will feel tighter than tape.

Using chalk or pins to mark horizontal measurements 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 19 will help make measurements more accurate.

If you do not have long legs, you may not have to fill out all the calf and thigh measurements.

 

Measurement Descriptions

See the corresponding number on the chart to the right

1. Upper Thigh: Circumference of the highest point on the thigh. Tape should be pulled slightly higher on the outside of the leg.

2. Thigh: About 2 inches below # 1.

3. Thigh: About 2 inches below # 2.

4. Thigh: About 2 inches below # 3.

5. Thigh: About 2 inches ABOVE the center of your knee.

6. Center of the knee.

7. Knee to the floor: Distance of where you measure # 6 to the floor.

8. Below the knee: About 2 inches below # 6.

9. # 8 to the floor.

10. Upper Calf: About 2 inches below # 8.

11. # 10 to the floor.

12. Calf: About 2 inches below # 10.

13. # 12 to the floor.

14. Calf: About 2 inches below # 12.

15. # 14 to the floor.

16. Lower Calf: At the top of your riding boots.

17. # 16 to the floor.

18. Ankle

19. # 18 to the floor.

20. Inseam: Be sure your pants are pulled up all the way! Stand with your feet about 12 inches apart with your weight evenly on both feet. measure inside as high in the crotch as possible. Measure to the floor NOT the bottom of the pants! Be sure the tape does not bend at the top while holding it in the crotch.

21. Outseam: Measure from the point you measure Hip Measurement # 23 to the floor. This will be where the top of your chaps will sit.

22. Point of Hips: Measure the distance between hip bones across your front.

23. Around Hips: Measure the circumference of your hip where you will wear your chaps.


To download a copy of the measurement chart, right-click (Mac users ctrl-click) the link below, select 'Save Target As' and choose a location on your computer to save it to.
Measurement Chart (243 kb, .gif format)



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