Use this chart for converting men's shirt sizes to a S, M, L, XL, XXL, or 3XL size. Measure your sleeve (as shown on the illustration above), to determine which size fits you best.
NECK:
Circumference of the neck.
SLEEVE LENGTH:
Place one end of the tape at the bottom of the collar at the center of the back and mark distance around the elbow to the bottom of the wrist with arm slightly bent. For conversion to S - 3XL sizes, see chart below.
MEASURING FOR PROPER FIT FOR MEN'S PANTS
WAIST:
Taken at the top of the hipbone over shirt (not over pants). Tape should be held firmly but not tight.
INSEAM:
Taken from the base of the crotch to the top of the shoe or boot. For jeans, add one inch.
MEASURING FOR PROPER FIT FOR COVERALLS
CHEST SIZE:
Taken at fullest point of the chest, keep tape under arms and around shoulder blades. Measure over clothing preferably worn with coveralls.
LENGTH:
We suggest using your same inseam measurement for pants, but subtracting 1 to 2 inches to accommodate Dickies lower crotch construction.
MEASURING FOR PROPER FIT FOR JACKETS
CHEST SIZE:
Taken at fullest point of the chest, keep tape up under arms and around shoulder blades. Measure over clothing preferably worn with jacket.
SLEEVE LENGTH:
Place one end of the tape at the bottom of the collar at the center of the back and mark the distance around the elbow to the bottom of the wrist with arm slightly bent.
MEASURING FOR PROPER FIT FOR WOMEN'S WEAR
CHEST:
Taken at the fullest point of the bust, keep tape under arms and around shoulder blades. Hold tape level and firmly but not tight.
WAIST:
Taken at the top of the hipbone over shirt (not over pants). Tape should be held firmly but not tight.
HIPS:
Stand with heels together and measure around the fullest point of the hips.
For conversion of women's pant sizes to men's waist sizes, please see the conversion chart below.
For Bib Overalls and Shortalls sizes, see chart below.
FOR THE BEST FIT USE THESE CHARTS
Converting Adult Shirt Sizes
For Small Through 3XL
Use this chart for converting men's shirt sizes to a S, M, L, XL, XXL, or 3XL size. Measure your sleeve (as shown on the illustration above ), to determine which size fits you best.
| |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
3XL |
|
| Size |
14/14½ |
15/15½ |
16/16½ |
17/17½ |
18/18½ |
19/19½ |
| Chest |
36 |
38-40 |
42-44 |
46-48 |
50-52 |
54-56 |
| Neck |
14-14½ |
15-15½ |
16-16½ |
17-17½ |
18-18½ |
19-19½ |
|
For Women:
Women's Wear Size Charts
| |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
|
| Waist |
27½ |
28½ |
29½ |
30½ |
32 |
33½ |
35 |
37 |
39 |
41 |
43 |
| Hips |
37½ |
38½ |
39½ |
40½ |
42 |
43½ |
45 |
47 |
50 |
53 |
56 |
|
| |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
|
| Size |
2/4 |
6/8 |
10/12 |
14/16 |
18/20 |
22/24 |
| Chest |
34½ |
36½ |
39 |
42 |
46 |
50 |
|
MEASURING FOR PROPER FIT FOR KIDS' WEAR
HEIGHT:
Stand barefooted with feet together and back to the wall. Measure from the top of the head to the floor.
CHEST:
Taken at the fullest point of the chest, keep tape under arms and around shoulder blades. Hold tape level and firmly but not tight.
WAIST:
Taken at the top of the hipbone over shirt (not over pants). Tape should be held firmly but not tight.
HIPS:
Stand with the heels together and measure around the fullest point of hips.
INSEAM:
Measure from the base of the crotch to the top of the shoe or boot. For jeans, add one inch.
For Kid's and Boys:
Kid's and Boy's Wear Size Charts
| |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
|
| Size |
4 |
6/8 |
10/12 |
14/16 |
18/20 |
| Chest |
27 |
30 |
33 |
36 |
39 |
| Waist |
11¾ |
12¾ |
13¾ |
14¾ |
15¾ |
|
| |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
|
| Waist |
19½ |
20 |
20½ |
21 |
23 |
24 |
25 |
26 |
27 |
28 |
29 |
| Pant Inseam |
15½ |
17½ |
19½ |
22 |
23 |
25 |
27 |
29 |
31 |
31 |
31 |
|
| |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
| Waist |
17½ |
18 |
18½ |
19 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
| Pant Inseam |
15½ |
17½ |
19½ |
22 |
23 |
25 |
27 |
29 |
|
| |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
|
| Waist |
25 |
26 |
27 |
28 |
29 |
30 |
31 |
| FlexWaist |
26 |
27 |
28 |
29 |
30 |
31 |
32 |
| Pant Inseam |
23 |
25 |
27 |
29 |
31 |
31 |
31 |
|
| |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
|
| Size |
4 |
6/8 |
10/12 |
14/16 |
18/20 |
| Chest |
27 |
30 |
33 |
36 |
39 |
| Waist |
11¾ |
12¾ |
13¾ |
14¾ |
15¾ |
|
For Girls:
Girl's Wear Size Charts
| Size |
4 |
5 |
6 |
6X |
7 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
| Waist |
20 |
20½ |
21 |
21½ |
22½ |
23 |
24 |
25 |
26 |
27 |
28½ |
30 |
| Lowrise Waist |
22 |
22½ |
23 |
23½ |
25 |
25½ |
26½ |
27½ |
28½ |
29½ |
31 |
32½ |
| Pant Inseam |
16 |
18 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
25 |
27 |
29 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
|
| Size |
4 |
5 |
6 |
6X |
7 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
|
| Waist |
18 |
18½ |
19 |
19½ |
20½ |
21 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
| Lowrise Waist |
20 |
20½ |
21 |
21½ |
23 |
23½ |
24½ |
25½ |
26½ |
| Pant Inseam |
16 |
18 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
25 |
27 |
29 |
|
| Size |
10½ |
12½ |
14½ |
16½ |
18½ |
20½ |
|
| Waist |
27 |
28 |
29 |
30 |
31½ |
33 |
| FlexWaist |
29 |
30 |
31 |
32 |
33½ |
35 |
| Lowrise Waist |
29 |
30 |
31 |
32 |
33½ |
35 |
| Pant Inseam |
25 |
27 |
29 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
|
| |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
|
| Size |
4 |
6/8 |
10/12 |
14/16 |
18/20 |
| Chest |
23½ |
25½ |
27 |
28 |
29½ |
| Waist |
21½ |
23½ |
25 |
26 |
27½ |
|
For Juniors:
Juniors Wear Size Charts
| Size |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
2XL |
|
| Numeric Size |
3/5 |
7/9 |
11/13 |
15/17 |
19/21 |
| Chest |
30 |
31½ |
33 |
34½ |
36 |
| Waist |
28½ |
30 |
31½ |
33 |
34½ |
|
| Size |
0 |
1 |
3 |
5 |
7 |
9 |
11 |
13 |
15 |
17 |
19 |
21 |
|
|
|
|
| Waist |
26 |
27 |
28 |
29 |
30 |
31 |
32½ |
| |