Kilt Measurement Guide

Measuring for a Gents Kilt (and Older Boys)

Taking Your Measurements: For men it is important to have the correct “starting point”. this is exactly 2 inches above the hip bone.

WAIST (1)

From this starting point measure around the stomach , this is the waist measurement. Note, this waist measurement is not the same as a trouser waist measurement, as the kilt is worn higher the waist measurement is usually greater than the trouser measurement.

SEAT (2)

Take the widest area across the bottom, and measure around, do not put the tape measure tight, this should be a fairly loose measurement.

LENGTH (3)

Whilst kneeling on the floor and keeping your back upright. That is, not looking forward and down whilst taking the measurement, measure from the starting point ( 2 inches above hip) to the floor. There is a temptation to lean forward to view the measurement but this causes an inaccurate length measurement. The Kilt length should be to the centre of the knee.

Measuring for a Ladies Kilt

WAIST (1)

This is the starting point. Take your normal waist measurement, around the thinnest part.

 MID-HIP (2)

This measurement should be halfway between the waist and seat (bottom).

SEAT (3)

Take the widest area across the bottom, and measure around, do not put the tape measure tight, this should be a fairly loose measurement.

LENGTH (4)

Whilst kneeling on the floor and keeping your back upright. That is, not looking forward and down whilst taking the measurement, measure from the starting point to the floor. There is a temptation to lean forward to view the measurement but this causes an inaccurate length measurement.

Measuring for a Young Child’s Kilt

WAIST (1)

This is the starting point. Take a normal waist measurement, around the point of the belly button.

LENGTH (2)

From the waist point measure to the centre of the knee.