What should my shoulder width be?
0:000:43How To Measure Your Body: Shoulder Width - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd in a comfortable natural position finding the end of the shoulder can be a little tricky and aMoreAnd in a comfortable natural position finding the end of the shoulder can be a little tricky and a bit subjective. But you want to estimate the point where the shoulder is curving down to the arm.
Is 47 inch shoulders broad?
If you consider absolute size, then broad shoulders start at 130 cm (50–51 inch) depending on the size of the frame. That is the circumference of the shoulders.
Are 17 inch shoulders broad?
Still, based on biacromial measurements taken in years passed and trends observed by researchers, it's probably safe to say that in the United States average shoulder width is at least 16 inches (41 cm) for men and 14 inches (36 cm) for women.
Are 18 inch shoulders broad?
18″ shoulders, if you are measuring like garment makers do, is an XXL size. It is quite possible for a woman/girl to have an XX-large frame that is excessively thin. It is also possible for the upper back to be deeply rounded/humped, making the measured shoulder width a larger number without any extra visual width.