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title: Upper leg circumference
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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.
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##### 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.
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