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POSE™ How to measure yourself
 
The measurements you will need to take

The diagram above shows the measurements you will need to take. Detailed instructions for each one are on the right.
 
Although you can take the measurements yourself it is frequently easier and possibly more accurate if you get someone to help you.
 
If your existing chair does not allow you to sit upright with your feet flat on the floor (as the diagram) please borrow a chair that will allow
you to do this.
 
Please take all measurements in mm.
 
 
If you have any queries about taking your measurements please call us on:
020 8747 7526.
 
A  
Measure from your hip joint to knee joint
 
 If you are not sure where your hip joint is located, place finger tips on side of a buttock whilst standing or siting, then raise and lower your leg. You should be able to feel the ‘hip’ joint moving.
 
For an approximation of the location of your knee joint feel, with finger tips, on the side of the knee, centre position is just above the bony projection.
B  
Measure from your knee joint to the floor
 
 When taking this measurement try to wear shoes you would normally wear.
 
See ‘A’ above about locating your knee joint.
C  
Measure from the back of your buttock
(the rear of your pelvis*) to behind your knee (above your calf muscle)
 
*place a book vertically against the back of your buttock, measure from the book cover to behind your knee.
 
Alternatively if you can find a stool or bench that allows you to sit upright, place it next to a wall and sit with your buttock against the wall, you can then measure from the wall to behind your knee.
D  
Measure your desk height
 
Measure your desk height from the top of the worksurface to the floor.
E  
Measure from the top of your shoulder to
the seat surface
 
It is important to sit upright when taking this measurement.
 
Measure from the chair seat upholstery to the top of your shoulder (feel for the hard outer part on the top of your shoulder).
G  
Lower back curvature
 
If your are unsure which lower back curve you have, select “Medium curve”.
     
 
Our policy is one of continuous improvement and specifications may change from those shown.
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 Last updated: 29 July 2008