CompressionLane practical tool

Compression measurement worksheet

Record common measurements before you use a product's sizing chart. Keep the chart open while you work because brands and products do not all measure the same way.

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Units

Measure each leg

Keep the tape flat and snug. Do not pull it tightly into your skin. Record each leg separately.

Values in cm
Left leg
left measurement unit
left measurement unit
left measurement unit
Right leg
right measurement unit
right measurement unit
right measurement unit

Where to place the tape

These drawings are a general orientation. Your product chart sets the exact points.

Ankle measurementA simple lower-leg outline with a measurement band around the narrow ankle.Ankle — chart point
Ankle Measure around the narrowest part unless the product chart shows another point.
Calf measurementA simple lower-leg outline with a measurement band around the widest calf.Widest calf
Calf Measure around the widest part of each calf.
Calf lengthA simple side-view lower leg with a vertical measurement arrow from the floor toward the knee bend.Use chart endpoints
Calf length Start and end points differ. Follow the exact chart.
Thigh measurementA simple upper-leg outline with a measurement band around a chart-defined thigh point.Chart-definedthigh point
Thigh Measure only at the point shown by the product chart.
Waist and hip measurementA simple torso outline with separate measurement bands at the waist and hips.WaistHip
Waist and hip Use the points shown by the product chart.
Chart-defined torso measurementA simple torso outline with a dashed band showing that the product chart defines the abdominal point.No universaltorso point
Torso Record this only when the exact chart asks for it.

Record the product and chart

Write down the full product name and save the exact chart you checked.

Fit and safety reminder

This worksheet records measurements. It does not diagnose a condition or prescribe compression.[1]

  • Swelling and body changes can affect measurements.[2]
  • Do not force a smaller size to try to get more pressure. Use the product chart; this tool does not select pressure.[3]
  • If you are between sizes, follow the manufacturer instructions or ask a qualified fitter or clinician.[1]
  • Remove the garment and seek appropriate medical guidance for new or unusual pain, numbness, color change, coldness, or worsening symptoms.[4]

Notes

Sources and method

This tool combines common recordkeeping fields with qualified instructions from clinical and manufacturer sources. The current product chart remains the final sizing reference.

Source version: CL-MEASURE-SOURCES-2026-08-22. Reviewer state: NONE. This tool has not been medically reviewed.