The Ultimate Guide on How to Measure Your Inseam for Pants and Jeans

What is inseam and why is it important?

Inseam is the measurement of the inside length of your leg, from the crotch seam to the bottom hem. Inseam length is super important to know in order to get the best fitting pants and jeans you can find. Tall people don't necessarily have extra long inseams and petite people don't always have short inseams. Therefore, buying "tall" or "short" lengths doesn't mean you'll wind up with a pair of jeans or pants that are the right length for your legs. That's why it's so important to know your inseam length so you can search for your exact inseam length when you shop. 

How to measure your inseam with this short video:

Watch this quick video of how to measure inseam length: 

How to measure your inseam with this easy checklist: 

  • Start with a pair of pants or jeans you already have that fit you well. 
  • Lay the pants or jeans flat on the floor. 
  • Using a flexible measuring tape, carefully measure from the inside crotch seam to the bottom of the leg. 
  • This number, in inches, is your inseam length. 
  • If you'd like your next pair of pants or jeans to be longer or shorter to account for different heel height, add or subtract that amount. 
  • You now have the information you need to find a new pair of pants or jeans that are the right length for you! Shop SearchByInseam.com for the exact inseam length you need. We specialize in hard to find inseams for women and men of all sizes. 

 

How to measure your inseam standing up: 

  • Find a buddy to help you measure. You can't do this alone! :) 
  • Hold a flexible measuring tape with the 0" end right at the crotch seam between your legs. 
  • Ask your buddy to gently pull the measuring tape flush against your leg and read the number (in inches) on the other end, either where your pants or jeans end now, or you'd like them to end when you buy a new pair.  
  • Use this number (in inches) to shop for a new pair of pants or jeans that are the exact length for you at SearchByInseam.com. We organize every pair of pants and jeans by inseam length, brand and price to save you time and money. 

 

Hopefully now you've learned why inseam length is so important to a good fit, and also learned a few different ways to measure your inseam. Inseams are measured in inches and are the same for both women and men, as well as for pants and jeans. If you have any more questions about inseams, please visit our contact us page.