How to measure your neck
Neck size is mostly used to choose a shirt: on classic shirts, the size shown (15, 15½, 16 in, or 39, 40, 41 cm) is precisely the collar circumference.
How to measure
- Stand straight, head up, looking straight ahead, shoulders relaxed.
- Place the tape measure at the base of the neck, just below the Adam’s apple, where a shirt collar closes.
- Adjust it without squeezing: you should be able to slip one finger between the tape and your neck.
- Read the measurement; for a collar size, round up to the next size.
Common mistakes
- Looking down to read the tape: the measurement changes. Use a mirror or ask for help.
- Measuring too high, halfway up the neck.
- Pulling the tape tight: the collar will be uncomfortable.
What this measurement is for
Shirts, turtlenecks, ties and bow ties, necklaces.
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