Measuring Guides
Your measurements will be required to place your order. The measurements you will need to complete:
- Height
- Chest
- Head circumference
These measurements are important
- Your height determines the length of the graduation gown. J. Wippell & Co. Ltd graduation gowns are different lengths and we will allocate an appropriate gown length based on your height.
- Your chest size determines the body size of the graduation gown. We will allocate an appropriate gown based on these measurements.
- Your head circumference is needed to ensure you are issued the correct size hat.
Measurements are in feet and inches, inches or centimetres.
How to measure your height
- You will need a tape measure
- Take your shoes off
- Stand straight against a wall
- Ask someone to measure from the base of the heel to the top of the head
- Record your height in either centimetres or feet and inches
How to measure your chest
- You will need a tape measure
- Measure from under the arms
- Hold the tape measure firmly but not too tight
- Measure all the way around from the fullest part of your bust/chest
- Record your bust/chest in centimetres or inches
How to measure your head circumference
- You will need someone to take this for you
- Please have your hair in the position or any headwear you will have on on the day
- You will need a tape measure
- Measure from above your ear, around the mid-forehead and all the way around
- The tape measure must be firm but not too tight
- Record your head circumference in centimetres or inches
- We will issue the appropriate hat size based upon this measurement