Girls, do you have the ideal legs? Let's test the 5-3-2 theory. How will you compare?

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Girls, do you have the ideal legs? Apparently if you match these magical measurements, then you have the perfectly proportioned legs that will make guys wild! Ready to test?

Does she have the ideal leg ratio? Who knows? Get her a tape measure-stat!

You need to find a tape measure and somewhere to note these 3 girth measurements:
1) measure the top of your thigh (not wedged up so high that you are measuring your butt/hips, but the biggest meatiest part of your upper leg),

Girls, do you have the ideal legs? Let's test the 5-3-2 theory. How will you compare?

2) measure the biggest part of your calf,

3) measure the smallest part of your ankle, up above the ankle bone.

Now you can calculate how close you are to the 5-3-2 ratio. Unfortunately, a little mathematics is involved-sorry!

Let's do an example: you measure and have a thigh measurement of 22.5", calf of 13.5" and ankles of 9". Do the math and you will see that this hypothetical female has the perfect 5-3-2 ratio. Another way to simplify the math of 5-3-2: your calf should be 1.5 times your ankle, and your thigh should be 2.5 times your ankle, and therefore your thigh should be 1.667 times your calf.

Please note down your results in the comments. Also say if you think your legs have good proportions in your opinion, and if the 5-3-2 ratio is on point - or way off.

Now for part 2 of this discussion - is the ratio wrong? To me it seems that a woman with a little thicker/more muscular legs would be more attractive.

Hard to beat Carrie June's hot legs. She must be more of an 8-5-3

That may be just my tastes talking, but I believe our society is trending in that direction. For example, would a 8-5-3 ratio be better? Then your calf should be 1.667 times ankle, your thigh would be 2.667 times your ankle, and therefore your thigh should be 1.6 times your calf. In that case our hypothetical female with 9" ankles should have 24" thighs and 15" calves to look 'perfect'.

Discuss below!

ShortCircuit · Accepted Answer

In this case, ratios are an incomplete way of looking at it. Two women could both have 5-3-2 ratios, but one could have legs that are twice the size of the other's overall.

I think the 3-2 ratio between the calf and ankle is pretty accurate, but I agree that there should be a larger ratio between the thigh and calf than 5-3. I very much prefer large thighs--probably larger than most guys like. I like my women like Chun Li.

Gedaria · Accepted Answer

I tried it , thought it would only work for the girls , but it is quite good , my calves were slightly bigger only half in a so but , I like it. I have been surprised I thought my legs were a bit on the large size …...

Makatza · Accepted Answer

My measurements are  Thigh 21 inches  Calf 12 inches Ankle 8 inches Can anyone tell me what the ratio is?

douride2 · Accepted Answer

If I were to use the 8-5-3 ratio my legs are perfect. Then again genetics & weights helped with that.

Jooying · Accepted Answer

Never measure them before. I think my thigh would be only 4 instead of 5

Inneedofusername · Accepted Answer

I don't even have to measure. I'm tall and my legs are super short.

Bandgal · Answer

I feel like if we're gonna do math and ratios, we should do it right. When looking at Tiffany from SNSD, which is where the 5:3:2 leg ratio comes from, she is 163 cm (just over 5'4"), BUT she has very long legs proportionally to her height. I looked through some photos, and with taking into account editing and the fact that she always wore heels, I calculated that her legs make up over half her height (around 60%) and ended up being 97 cm long from her heel to her leg break. Those are some REALLY long legs. Women her height are usually balanced, meaning their legs would make up half their height, or maybe even have shorter legs than that. That would make their legs 81.5 cm long or shorter. Conversely, if you use her leg length on someone who is balanced, they would have a height of 76.4 cm (6'4.4"). That should give you an idea of how long her legs are.
So taking into account leg length, someone her height but with a balanced proportion, with the 5:3:2 ratio would mean that they would need to have 42 cm thigh (16.5"), 25.2 cm calf (9.9"), and 16.8 cm (6.6"). That's insanely small.
I'm 159 cm tall (5'2.6"), 120 lbs, and have a leg length of 80.7 cm. My thighs are 54 cm (21.3"), calves 34.2 cm (13.5"), and ankles 22 cm (8.7"). To fit into the ratio, I would need to have 41.6 cm (16.4") thighs, 25 cm (9.8") calves, and 16.6 cm (6.6") ankles. I think this puts into perspective just how small Tiffany's legs are and why the 5:3:2 ratio isn't ideal. The 8:5:3 ratio is a little more realistic, but still taking into account leg length, this whole leg ratio thing is still unrealistic in the end 🤷🏽‍♀️

MatureBuffy · Answer

I am going to measure mine. I suspect my calf to ankle ratio will be OK, but my upper thigh may be a little too big. It would be helpful to see photos with examples of those ratios.

Bisexual_music_geek · Answer

Hmm, could someone do the math for me? (I'm lazy lol) Mine is 45 cm, 30 cm, and 19 cm.

JennyFoxworth · Answer

I've always been insecure about my thighs, but thanks to this measurement, the big parts are actually my calves 😂

Kurαȷ · Answer

I personally hate thick legs on women. Legs, thighs and calves should be as long and as thin as possible.

legman528 · Answer

My wife is short and thick. I didn't get her thigh measurement yet, but her calves are 15.5" and her ankles are 8". I love her calves and I think her proportion of calf to ankle are perfect for me!

stormbreaker06 · Answer

that''s too much work. if she has nice legs then that's nice.

Dave31989 · Answer

Different guys, like different legs

samgood · Answer

The girls on your pics have fat legs

LegLover1965 · Answer

I have never seen this ratio before. I will have to see where my 50+ wife's legs come in. I know her calves are 15.5 in. I know some guys will say her legs are 'fat'. Personally, I like her thick calves.  My wife's leg