Triage for dummies You should not stake your life on the absolute accuracy of all information in wikipedia but it is mostly a pretty reliable, open source and usually peer reviewed on major subjects. It is a vulnerable but democratised source of information which is probably more reliable than most governments or commercial media organisations.
Quick Answer. In 2012, the average waist measurement for adult American women was 37.5 inches, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Women's average weight was just over 166 pounds, while their average height was almost 5 feet, 4 inches.
I'm usually a size 5, but H&M only has even numbered sizes. I have a waist measurement of about 26.5, and a hip measurement of about 34. A size 4 has a waist of 25.25. And a hip of 34.5. A size 4 would be perfect in the hip but too tight in the waist. A size 6 has a waist of 26.75. And a hip of 36.25. So, a size 6 would be perfect in the waist but a little loose in the hip.