How to Measure Your Legs for Perfect Fitting Stockings
CSO Precision Fit Guide
A medical stocking only works if it fits perfectly. For accurate results, always measure first thing in the morning. At Compression Stockings Online, we provide detailed brand-specific charts for Sigvaris, Juzo, and Jobst to ensure your clinical outcome.
Accurate leg measurement is critical for medical compression stocking efficacy — incorrectly sized garments may provide insufficient therapeutic pressure or cause discomfort and tourniquet effects. The CSO Australia sizing guide ensures you select the precise size for optimal graduated compression delivery.
When to Measure: Always measure in the morning when legs are at their smallest volume (before daily swelling occurs). If measuring later in the day, legs should be elevated for 20 minutes prior to measurement. Each brand has specific measurement points; our calculator adjusts automatically based on your selected brand and style.
Key Measurements: Below-knee stockings require ankle circumference (narrowest point above ankle bone) and calf circumference (widest point). Thigh-high styles additionally need thigh circumference and leg length measurements. Use a flexible fabric tape measure held firmly but not compressing the skin. Record measurements in centimetres for Australian medical compression sizing charts.