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How to Measure Your Penis

How to Measure Your Penis

This is great but it’s not really useful to us as people wanting to track progress for the purposes of penis enlargement. We need a method that is repeatable and we aren’t interested in size. We are interested in change in size, so we try to measure for consistency. For length, this means we use a Bone Pressed (BP ) measurement, where the bottom of the ruler is pressed into the fixed point that is the pubic bone.

There are two ways to measure bone pressed: from the side or from the top.

Though measuring from from the side has the advantage of it being easier to locate the bone as there is just skin and very little fat in the way, rather than skin, fat and ligaments, measuring from the top is preferable. It may measure shorter but it has the advantage that the bone across the top is fairly straight whereas down the side curves back as you go lower.

To measure take a ruler, push hard into the bone above the penis and measure the distance to the glans. It’s best to have a ruler where zero is the end of the ruler. It’s often easier if the ruler is placed with one of the measuring sides along the shaft, rather than flat along the shaft.

The point of the Bone pressed measurement is to create a solid measurement, so you must be at your highest erection level. A small variation from your highest might result in differing measurements and you are attempting measuring gains, not how good an erection you have.

Note: Always push the penis to the ruler, the curve of your penis may change over time.

It’s also worth taking pictures. Having written measurements is one thing but having a picture to compare makes a lot of difference too.

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How to Measure Your Penis Length and Girth

Find the best condom fit and get facts about penis size

Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD, is a board-certified urologist and Chief of Surgery at Orlando Health South Lake Hospital.

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years’ experience in consumer-oriented health and wellness content.

Learning how to measure your penis length, width, and girth (circumference) may seem unnecessary, but getting accurate measurements helps ensure that you choose a condom that fits correctly.

Assumptions about penis size from finger length, foot size, and height are not supported by research. The only way to get accurate numbers for fitting a condom is to measure the penis while you have an erection.

This article outlines how to measure your penis properly. It also explains how to use these measurements to choose the right condom size for you.

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Measuring Penis Length

Condoms vary in size from snug, regular/standard, large, to extra-large. While the girth is arguably more important with respect to comfort and fit, length is important too.

In the United States, condom length is categorized by inches as follows:

Condom size is particularly important if you have a penis longer than 8 inches. In such cases, you would need to get a condom such as Durex XXL Extra Long Extra Wide. If you don’t, it may leave part of the penis exposed to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like herpes that can be passed through skin-to-skin contact.

You may also end up overstretching the condom and flattening the reservoir tip at the end meant to collect semen. This can cause the semen to seep out the sides.

Here’s how to measure the length of your penis correctly:

Average Penis Length

The average erect penis is a little over 5 inches (13 centimeters) long with an average girth of 4.5 inches (11.5 centimeters).

Measuring Penis Girth

Next, measure the girth of the penis. This is especially since U.S. manufacturers will also categorize their condom sizes based on the circumference of your penis in inches as follows:

The girth is especially important if you use condoms made of polyisoprene which is not as stretchy as latex and requires a more accurate fit. The same applies to extra-thin condoms that are more prone to bursting if the condom is too tight.

To measure the girth of your penis correctly:

Measuring Penis Width

Some condoms are sized according to width or diameter. You can find this measurement the same way you would find the diameter of a circle. First, find the girth using the method described above. Then, simply divide that number by 3.14.

Measure More Than Once

Penis size can vary due to stress, fatigue, frequency of sexual activity, and level of arousal. So you may want to do several measurements at different times throughout the day over several days.

Using Your Penis Size to Choose a Condom

Once you are confident that you have figured out your penis size, you should be able to determine what size condom you need.

If your penis is of average size, a standard-size condom should provide you with an accurate fit. A larger-than-average penis may need a condom labeled “large,” whereas a penis that is smaller may need a condom labeled “snug.”

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Remember, when it comes to condoms, size matters: The better the fit, the better it will protect you against unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections.

Summary

To determine the size of your penis, you will need to measure its length, width, and girth. Some people use a ruler or measuring tape, others use a string. Just make sure that whatever you use does not stretch, as this can cause inaccuracies in the measurement.

Once you have established the size of your penis, you can use this information to find a condom that fits you properly.

A Word From Verywell

A condom’s purpose is to protect you and your partner from sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies, but it can’t do that if it breaks or falls off. Don’t just assume that whatever condom you pick will work just fine.

How to measure your penis the right way

Measuring your penis sounds simple, but many people do it incorrectly. Medical researchers say the correct technique is to measure the top side of the penis, from the very tip of the head (or “glans”) to the pubic bone—where the penis meets the body.

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Disclaimer

If you have any medical questions or concerns, please talk to your healthcare provider. The articles on Health Guide are underpinned by peer-reviewed research and information drawn from medical societies and governmental agencies. However, they are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Some guys can get… creative when it comes to measuring the size of their penis. It’s tempting to cheat and add an extra inch, especially if you have a touch of penis anxiety. But apparently, there is a right way to measure your penis, and odds are, you’re probably not measuring your penis in the most accurate way.

Keep reading to find out what science says about how to properly measure your penis length and girth.

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How to measure penis length

Measuring your penis correctly is simple, but that doesn’t mean everyone knows how to do it. Here’s how to correctly measure the length of your penis:

Ta-da! That’s your actual penis length. According to a 2015 study, the average flaccid length is 3.6 inches, while the average length of an erect penis is 5.17 inches (Veale, 2015).

How to measure girth

Penis girth—the circumference of the penis, or how thick it is—gets a lot of attention in the world of men’s sexual health. Here’s how to measure it properly:

The average flaccid penis girth is 3.67 inches. The average erect penis girth is 4.59 inches (Veale, 2015).

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The right way to measure your penis

You may be wondering why you should measure your penis from the top side rather than the bottom side. After all, measuring the top of the penis is a shorter distance than the underside of the penis because it has a clear stopping point—the pubic bone. But because of that clear stopping point, it’s a more reliable measurement.

When you measure the underside of the penis, you can skew results by measuring into the pudendal area (aka “the taint”). On the other hand, most researchers push measurements into the pubic area as far as they can go—regardless of any hair or belly fat. So your weight and grooming habits won’t alter the accurate measurement of your penis.

It’s important to note that it doesn’t make much difference if your penis is circumcised or uncircumcised. The foreskin doesn’t add much (if any) length to the penis.

Should you measure your penis erect or flaccid?

Either way is fine, so long as you know what you’re measuring and what to expect. There is obviously some difference between erect and flaccid measurements. It can be a little easier to measure erect and typically gives more satisfying numbers, but it’s also important to keep your results in perspective.

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Regardless of how you measure, your penis is probably—statistically speaking—big enough. And, whether you have an above-average or small penis, you can have and provide sexual satisfaction and self-confidence. Speak with your urologist or another healthcare provider for medical advice if you’re concerned about your penis or experiencing conditions like erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation.

How to Measure Your Penis Length and Girth

Measuring Your Length

You will need a ruler and a pen or pencil to write with when measuring your length. There are a lot of ways to measure your penis length. The most recommended procedure is called BPEL (Bone-Pressed Erect Length).

For this procedure, you will need an erect penis before measuring. Also, you have to press on the pubic bone to get the most accurate measurement. You can read the complete guide in this post.

Measuring Your Girth

This is a very easy process as you will only need a measuring tape. To measure your girth, or penis thickness, follow the guide below:

Measure Your Girth without a Tape Measure

Calculating Your Diameter

Note that the penile circumference is not perfectly circular, so this resulting value is not entirely accurate.

You will be able to compute for your diameter as soon as you are finished measuring your girth. For this process, you will need your exact girth measurement and a calculator. Simply divide your girth measurement by 3.14. The result is your diameter.

You can also multiply your diameter by 3.14 to get your girth.

Alternatives to a String

It is recommended to measure each of these values at least 3 times to get your average. This is the fail-proof process of accuracy and consistency. Accurate measurement is also important when choosing a condom. Read more facts and myths about condoms.

How to Measure a Curved Penis

It can be tricky measuring a curved penis using a ruler. For an an accurate measurement, you will need a string or a measuring tape.

What is the Average Penis Size?

There are debates regarding this issue, but worldwide, the average erect length is 5.16”, while the average girth is 4.69”, as we have summarized in our past article about the real average penis size.

What Do Women Want?

We found that the ideal penis length for women is between 6 to 7 inches, and the ideal thickness is between 5.2 to 5.5 inches.

Important Terminologies

It is recommended to track your growth once a month. Getting your measurement weekly is often discouraged as it may lead to unnecessary disappointment.

Clinical Studies

There have been several studies posted on PubMed about the correct way to measure a penis. Doctors recommend measurement techniques that will exaggerate the patient’s size in order to improve his self-confidence. [1] [2] [3]

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How To Measure Your Penis Correctly

Wondering how to measure your penis? Does size really matter? Learn how to measure girth, penile width and penile length correctly in our guide.

Whether it’s to work out what size condoms to buy or just a case of plain old curiosity, most guys find themselves measuring their penis at some point. And while there are plenty of myths out there about shoe size, hand size, or tip of index finger to tip of thumb, there actually is a right way to go about it. In this article, we have all the information you need for how to measure penis length, girth, and width correctly.В

Does penis size matter?

It’s key to learn how to measure yourself correctly. And no, not because women care (in fact, studies indicate that around 77% of women don’t care about your size). However, your results will have an impact on the condoms you should be buying.В

How to measure penile length correctly

Once you’ve got your supplies, we can get to the measuring! Depending on why you’re doing this, you can assess your penis size either flaccid or erect. If you’re measuring for condom size, make sure you’re fully erect.В

Length is probably the most straightforward measurement to take. All you need to do is measure the distance between the very base of your penis to the tip of the head. It’s standard to measure the top side, rather than at the bottom or from the side.

Place the end of your measuring tape at the tip of the penis, and measure along the length of the penis right into the pubic bone. If you have a layer of fat covering the top of your pubic bone, you can gently press this down with your hand for a more accurate measurement.В

How to measure girth

Once you’ve got your length measurement, you may also want to work out your girth (the length around an object). This means you will need to measure the circumference of your penis.

To do this, simply wrap your flexible measuring tape around the widest part of the penis. Depending on your body, this could be the middle of the shaft or the head. Then, simply note the measurement where the tape meets.

How to measure penile width

So what’s normal?

Like all body parts, penises come in many different shapes and sizes. Even so, it’s natural to want to know how you stack up against the other guys.В

2014 research from the Kings College of London collated 17 studies, accounting for a total of 15,521 males who were measured by health professionals. The study excluded men with a penis abnormality, previous surgery, or who had previously complained of small size.В

The researchers found that the mean erect penis length is 13.12 centimetres (5.16 inches). The average erect girth was 11.66 centimetres (4.59 inches).В

Using your measurements to buy condoms

Four Seasons is a popular Australian condom brand. They offer the following size guide:

While this brand uses the circumference as a size guide, other brands may use length, width, or a combination of measurements. Before buying condoms, you can read the packaging, which should offer an indication of the size it’s suitable for.В

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