An easy-to-fit measuring instrument is provided. A measuring instrument (10) includes: a main wearable unit (1) to be fitted either to a neck of an animal on which measurement is to be made or close to the neck; and an electrode belt (5) including an electrode (6) to be fitted, for measurement of biological information, in such a manner that the electrode is in contact with at least either one of left and right axillae of the animal, wherein the electrode belt has a first end that is connected to the main wearable unit and a second end that is to be connected to the main wearable unit in a location that is closer to a back of the animal than the first end is close to the back of the animal.