--- title: Upper leg circumference --- The **upper leg circumference** is the measurement around your leg, near the top of your leg. You should measure this a bit below your crotch, refer to the illustration for guidance. Make sure to keep the tape measure horizontal to the floor as you measure the circumference of your leg. :::tip ##### Be mindful of the vertical location of this measurement This measurements is also used as **a vertical reference** to determine the vertical space in which to draft the seat/crotch of trousers. As such, the vertical location of this measurement is important. :::