The smallest waist of a person with normal stature was 33 cm (13 in) and was recorded on Ethel Granger (UK) (1905–82). She reduced from a natural 56 cm (22 in) to 33 cm (13 in) over the period 1929–39.
In fact, out of 2,208 women measured for this survey, the smallest waist size was 22.36″. So a 20 inch waist is exceedingly rare, even among active women.
Generally speaking, a 27-inch waist is on the small side. However, the likelihood of a 27-inch waist depends on your gender and overall fitness.
The likelihood of a 21-inch waist depends on your body shape and overall fitness. For example, a 21-inch waistline is more plausible for women with a smaller frame who exercise regularly. For males, it's basically impossible except for young children.
While all the members of Blackpink possess enviable figures, one member stands out for having the smallest waist of all. From her gorgeous curves to her toned physique, Jennie Kim is the proud owner of the smallest waist in Blackpink.
What should your waist measurement be? For men, a waist circumference below 94cm (37in) is 'low risk', 94–102cm (37-40in) is 'high risk' and more than 102cm (40in) is 'very high'. For women, below 80cm (31.5in) is low risk, 80–88cm (31.5-34.6in) is high risk and more than 88cm (34.6in) is very high.
Cathie Jung (born 1937) is an American Victorian dress and corset enthusiast residing in Manteo, NC, United States. She has held the Guinness World Record for the smallest waist on a living person since 1999. Jung, who is 1.72 meters (5 ft 8 in) tall, has a waist that measures 38.1 centimeters (15.0 in).
between 25 and 29.9, you're considered overweight. 30 or more, you're considered obese.
A thin waist is also shown to be a significant factor in attractiveness and intelligence, according to multiple studies, often regardless of weight.
In general, keep waist circumference to less than half your height. For example, for a 6-foot man (72 inches), a healthy waist size would be anything less than 36 inches. For a 5-foot-2 woman (62 inches), a healthy waist size would be anything less than 31 inches.
Waist Circumference
If most of your fat is around your waist rather than at your hips, you're at a higher risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes. This risk goes up with a waist size that is greater than 35 inches for women or greater than 40 inches for men.
It depends. Some aspects of shape and size are more closely tied to genes than others, and the location of your fat makes a difference in your health.
Runway or Catwalk Model
Runway models must have precise measurements so they're able to fit the clothes that designers are going to be showing to their clients. Their measurements are usually no greater than 34 inches around the bust, 23 inches around the waist, and 34 inches around the hips.
But the average woman aged 20 to 24 in the country is 1.6m tall and has a waist size of 28 inches and hip size of 36 inches, according to the Korea Agency for Technology and Standards in 2015.
A combination of things happens as we age. We tend to lose muscle mass, so our abdominal muscles aren't as tight as they once were, and the loss of elastin and collagen in our skin allows gravity to have its way so skin starts to sag. Both can cause the waistline to expand.
In fact, science shows that men are highly attracted to women with good curves. Scottish researchers found that the slimmer a woman's waist, the more satisfied her partner and the less likely he is to suffer from erectile dysfunction.
The person who currently holds the world's record for the smallest waist is an English woman named Ethel Granger, who had only a 13 inch waist.