Today, we are looking at how to measure a crossbody bag which I know you will find interesting. Read on.
When we were youngsters, whenever it got close to the Christmas season, we had a family ritual of using a broomstick to measure the size of our leg so our mother didn’t buy the wrong size shoe.
It was a silly custom, but we all had a good time. As silly as it may sound, this little activity helped us address the measuring problem.
My previous article discussed what a crossbody bag is and the many sizes, colors, brands, and designs of crossbody bags.
I recommend you read it so you have a solid foundation on the history of crossbody bags, how to wear crossbody bags, and recommended crossbody bags for men and women.
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HOW TO MEASURE A CROSSBODY BAG
To simply measure a crossbody bag, first choose a crossbody bag that you are comfortable with the length when you try it on.
Then, use tape and measure from the center which is the top of the body of the bag to the peak of your strap.
Then, find the length closest to this measurement in inches.
HOW TO MEASURE HANDBAG DIMENSIONS
When you say dimensions, you are looking at the length, height, and width.
To measure the Length: You need to measure, with the bag standing to face you, at the bottom of the bag from left to right.
To measure the Width, you need to measure at the bottom from front to back.
To measure the Height: You need to measure from the bottom to the top of the bag.
HOW ARE CROSSBODY STRAPS MEASURED?
Crossbody strap length is measured from one end to the other, including the attachable hooks/hardware.
BAG DEPTH MEASUREMENT
A bag depth is measured across the gusset or width (side or bottom) of the bag when the gusset is extended.
HANDBAG SIZE CHART IN INCHES
The smartest way of knowing the handbag size chart in inches is to measure the length, height, and depth of your bag, including handles and wheels.
Then, add those three measurements together. The total (of the length, height, depth, handles, and wheels) is your linear measurement in inches.
HANDBAG SIZE CHART IN CM
The smartest way of knowing the handbag size chart in inches is to measure the length, height, and depth of your bag, including handles and wheels.
Then, add those three measurements together. The total (of the length, height, depth, handles, and wheels) is your linear measurement in centimeters.
MEDIUM HANDBAG SIZE
An ideal medium-sized bag is one with a capacity of 35-50 liters (22 inches in height, 15 inches in width, and 9.5 inches in depth).
HOW TO MEASURE A HANDBAG FOR EBAY
A source on the eBay community says the length is the “across” measurement – with your purse sitting on a table, measure side to side.
Yes, the depth is how wide it is. Say you’re carrying a tote bag on your shoulder; the depth would be the measurement from the side that’s closest to your body, to the other side where your arm hangs.
An average depth of a purse is somewhere around 4-6″ inches, depending on the style.
One source shows the depth of the bag to be from the front of the bag to the back of the bag and calls the length the measurement across the bottom length of the bag.
Another source calls the depth from the top of the bag to the bottom and calls the width from the front of the bag to the back of the bag.
CONCLUSION
This article on how to measure a crossbody bag has shown different ways of measuring a crossbody bag and other vital information. Thank you for stopping by.