The average thigh size for lifters is 58 cm for men and 58 cm for women. Compare your unflexed thigh size by gender and height below.
Overall Thigh Size Standards (cm)
| Rating | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Very Small | 48 | 48 |
| Small | 53 | 53 |
| Medium | 58 | 58 |
| Large | 64 | 64 |
| Very Large | 70 | 71 |
What is the average thigh size?
Men
58 cm
Women
58 cm
The average thigh size for lifters across all heights is 58 cm for men and 58 cm for women.
What thigh size is large? A thigh size of 64 cm for men or 64 cm for women is large. A very large thigh size is 70 cm for men or 71 cm for women.
What thigh size is small? A thigh size of 53 cm for men or 53 cm for women is small. A very small thigh size is 48 cm for men or 48 cm for women.
Male Thigh Size Standards by Height (cm)
| Height | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 cm | 46 | 51 | 56 | 61 | 67 |
| 170 cm | 47 | 52 | 57 | 62 | 68 |
| 175 cm | 48 | 53 | 58 | 63 | 69 |
| 180 cm | 49 | 54 | 59 | 65 | 71 |
| 185 cm | 50 | 55 | 60 | 66 | 72 |
| 190 cm | 51 | 56 | 61 | 67 | 73 |
| 195 cm | 52 | 57 | 62 | 68 | 74 |
Female Thigh Size Standards by Height (cm)
| Height | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 cm | 46 | 50 | 55 | 61 | 67 |
| 155 cm | 46 | 51 | 56 | 62 | 68 |
| 160 cm | 47 | 52 | 57 | 63 | 69 |
| 165 cm | 48 | 53 | 58 | 64 | 70 |
| 170 cm | 49 | 53 | 59 | 65 | 71 |
| 175 cm | 49 | 54 | 60 | 66 | 72 |
| 180 cm | 50 | 55 | 61 | 67 | 73 |
| 185 cm | 51 | 56 | 61 | 68 | 74 |
What do the thigh size standards mean?
| Very Small (XS) | Higher than 5% of users. |
|---|---|
| Small (S) | Higher than 20% of users. |
| Medium (M) | Higher than 50% of users. |
| Large (L) | Higher than 80% of users. |
| Very Large (XL) | Higher than 95% of users. |
Ideal Body Measurements Based on Thigh Size
Male Ideal Body Measurements Based on Thigh Size
The average thigh size for a male lifter is 58 cm. Ideal body measurements at this size are shoulders 122.4 cm, chest 104.4 cm, hips 95.7 cm, waist 82.4 cm, thighs 58.0 cm, neck 40.0 cm, calves 38.3 cm, biceps 37.1 cm and forearms 29.6 cm. Based on 2,025 male results from 2022 to 2026.
Standard sizes: XS 48 cm · S 53 cm · M 58 cm · L 64 cm · XL 70 cm
| Body Part | Average | Ideal |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulders | 119.5 cm | 122.4 cm |
| Chest | 102.7 cm | 104.4 cm |
| Hips | 96.9 cm | 95.7 cm |
| Waist | 88.2 cm | 82.4 cm |
| Thighs | 58.0 cm | 58.0 cm |
| Neck | 39.4 cm | 40.0 cm |
| Calves | 37.7 cm | 38.3 cm |
| Biceps | 36.5 cm | 37.1 cm |
| Forearms | 29.0 cm | 29.6 cm |
Female Ideal Body Measurements Based on Thigh Size
The average thigh size for a female lifter is 58 cm. Ideal body measurements at this size are shoulders 107.3 cm, hips 101.5 cm, chest 94.0 cm, waist 76.0 cm, thighs 58.0 cm, calves 38.3 cm, neck 34.8 cm, biceps 33.1 cm and forearms 26.1 cm. Based on 570 female results from 2022 to 2026.
Standard sizes: XS 48 cm · S 53 cm · M 58 cm · L 64 cm · XL 71 cm
| Body Part | Average | Ideal |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulders | 104.4 cm | 107.3 cm |
| Hips | 99.8 cm | 101.5 cm |
| Chest | 92.2 cm | 94.0 cm |
| Waist | 77.7 cm | 76.0 cm |
| Thighs | 58.0 cm | 58.0 cm |
| Calves | 36.5 cm | 38.3 cm |
| Neck | 33.6 cm | 34.8 cm |
| Biceps | 31.3 cm | 33.1 cm |
| Forearms | 24.9 cm | 26.1 cm |
Average shows body sizes based on all lifters. Ideal shows body sizes based on lean lifters.
Ideal Thigh Ratios
Male Ideal Thigh Ratios
The ideal chest to thigh ratio for a male lifter is 1.80. The ideal thigh to waist ratio for a male lifter is 0.70. Ratios show each body part divided by thigh size. Based on 2,025 male results from 2022 to 2026.
| Body Part | Average | Ideal |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulders | 2.06 | 2.11 |
| Chest | 1.77 | 1.80 |
| Hips | 1.67 | 1.65 |
| Waist | 1.52 | 1.42 |
| Thighs | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Neck | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Calves | 0.65 | 0.66 |
| Biceps | 0.63 | 0.64 |
| Forearms | 0.50 | 0.51 |
Female Ideal Thigh Ratios
The ideal chest to thigh ratio for a female lifter is 1.62. The ideal thigh to waist ratio for a female lifter is 0.77. Ratios show each body part divided by thigh size. Based on 570 female results from 2022 to 2026.
| Body Part | Average | Ideal |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulders | 1.80 | 1.85 |
| Hips | 1.72 | 1.75 |
| Chest | 1.59 | 1.62 |
| Waist | 1.34 | 1.31 |
| Thighs | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Calves | 0.63 | 0.66 |
| Neck | 0.58 | 0.60 |
| Biceps | 0.54 | 0.57 |
| Forearms | 0.43 | 0.45 |
Average shows thigh ratios based on all lifters. Ideal shows thigh ratios based on lean lifters.
How to Measure Thigh Size
For the closest comparison, measure your thigh unflexed with a flexible tape on bare skin or light clothing. Stand with the thigh relaxed and measure perpendicular to the leg at the midpoint between the hip and knee. Keep the tape flat and snug without compressing the skin, and use the same method each time. Community measurements are self-reported, so individual technique may vary.
Should I measure thigh size at the fullest point or at mid-thigh?
For the closest comparison with these standards, use the midpoint between the hip and knee rather than choosing the largest point of the upper thigh.
Why does Strength Level use the larger thigh measurement?
When users provide measurements for both sides, Strength Level uses the larger one for a consistent comparison. For the closest comparison, measure both sides and use the larger result.
Data behind the thigh size standards
Strength Level analysed 2,595 results to produce our thigh size standards. For ideal thigh ratios, we linked these with 44,956 measurements across 9 body parts. We will continue to update them as more community data becomes available. See how Body Standards were developed in 2026.
| Total results | 2,595 |
|---|---|
| Male results | 2,025 |
| Female results | 570 |
| Lean male results | 161 |
| Lean female results | 48 |
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