Elbow breadth measurement:
This can be a little bit cumbersome if you are doing it on yourself and do not have any help. . The person is made to stand straight facing the examiner. . The right arm is extended forward till it is perpendicular to the body. . Then the forearm is lifted up to form 90 degree with fingers pointing upward. . The examiner then measures the greatest breadth of the elbow. The frame sizes are categorized into three groups:
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Female Elbow Measurements for Medium Frame | |||
Height ( ft and inches ) |
Elbow Breadth ( inches ) |
Height ( cm ) |
Elbow Breadth ( cm ) |
4' 10" - 4' 11" | 2-1/4" - 2-1/2" | 146 - 148 | 5.7 – 6.4 |
5' 0" - 5' 3" | 2-1/4" - 2-1/2" | 150 - 158 | 5.7 – 6.4 |
5' 4" - 5' 7" | 2-3/8" - 2-5/8" | 160 - 168 | 6.0 – 6.7 |
5' 8" - 5' 11" | 2-3/8" - 2-5/8" | 170 - 178 | 6.0 – 6.7 |
6' 0" - 6' 4" | 2-1/2" - 2-3/4" | 180 - 190 | 6.3 – 7.0 |
Male Elbow Measurements for Medium Frame | |||
Height ( ft and inches ) |
Elbow Breadth ( inches ) |
Height ( cm ) |
Elbow Breadth ( cm ) |
5' 2" - 5' 3" | 2-1/2" - 2-7/8" | 155 - 158 | 6.4 – 7.0 |
5' 4" - 5' 7" | 2-5/8" - 2-7/8" | 160 - 168 | 6.7 – 7.3 |
5' 8" - 5' 11" | 2-3/4" - 2" | 170 - 178 | 7.0 – 7.5 |
6' 0" - 6' 3" | 2-3/4" - 3-1/8" | 180 - 188 | 7.0 – 7.9 |
6' 4" - 6' 7" | 2-7/8" - 3-1/4" | 190 - 198 | 7.3 – 8.3 |
Wrist size says I am small frame but elbow size says I am medium framed so which am I??