Height to Clothing Size Guide
Your height is a strong secondary input for clothing size estimation, particularly for sleeve length, trouser inseam, and dress length. While waist and bust remain the primary inputs for size numbering, height determines whether a given size will actually fit proportionally. This guide maps every height from 150 cm to 200 cm to a recommended clothing size for men and women, with notes on when to size up or down based on body shape.
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Height to Size Chart (Women)
The chart below gives recommended women clothing sizes by height, assuming average build. For slim builds, size down one; for fuller builds, size up one.
| Waist (cm) | US (Letter) | US (Num) | UK | EU | AU | JP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | XS | 0 | 4 | 32 | 4 | S |
| 63 | XS | 2 | 6 | 34 | 6 | S |
| 66 | S | 4 | 8 | 36 | 8 | M |
| 70 | S | 6 | 10 | 38 | 10 | M |
| 74 | M | 8 | 12 | 40 | 12 | L |
| 78 | M | 10 | 14 | 42 | 14 | L |
| 82 | L | 12 | 16 | 44 | 16 | LL |
| 87 | L | 14 | 18 | 46 | 18 | LL |
| 92 | XL | 16 | 20 | 48 | 20 | 3L |
| 97 | XL | 18 | 22 | 50 | 22 | 3L |
| 102 | XXL | 20 | 24 | 52 | 24 | 4L |
Height to Size Chart (Men)
The chart below gives recommended men clothing sizes by height, assuming average build.
| Waist (cm) | US (Letter) | US (Num) | UK | EU | AU | JP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | XS | 28 | XS | 44 | XS | S |
| 76 | S | 30 | S | 46 | S | M |
| 81 | S | 32 | S | 48 | S | M |
| 86 | M | 34 | M | 50 | M | L |
| 91 | M | 36 | M | 52 | M | LL |
| 96 | L | 38 | L | 54 | L | 3L |
| 101 | L | 40 | L | 56 | L | 3L |
| 106 | XL | 42 | XL | 58 | XL | 4L |
| 111 | XL | 44 | XL | 60 | XL | 5L |
| 116 | XXL | 46 | XXL | 62 | XXL | 6L |
| 121 | XXL | 48 | XXL | 64 | XXL | 6L |
Beyond Numbers: Fit and Proportion
Clothing size numbers do not capture proportion. A size M shirt at 170 cm will have different sleeve length and torso length than a size M at 185 cm. Many retailers now offer tall or petite lines specifically to adjust for height while keeping width proportional. When shopping, look for height specific size recommendations in the brand size guide. Some brands (Uniqlo, ASOS) are much better at this than others.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use this chart?
Find your measurement in the primary column (foot length for shoes, waist for clothing), then read across for the equivalent size in every country or brand.
Are these conversions accurate?
Yes. Charts are built from standardized international size tables (Mondopoint for shoes, ISO 8559 for clothing) cross referenced against major retailer size guides.
How often is this page updated?
The sizing data on this page is reviewed quarterly and updated whenever retailers publish updated size guides.
Can I find my size without measuring?
Measuring is the only reliable method. Your clothing or shoe size can vary by one or more units between brands, countries, and even styles within the same brand.
Do these sizes work for international orders?
Yes, the charts here are the actual sizes used by international retailers. Still check brand specific size guides for best accuracy.
What if I am between two sizes?
For shoes, size up (feet swell during the day). For tops and dresses, size up for comfort. For jeans and fitted items, size down since fabric stretches.
Do men and women sizes correspond?
For shoes, yes (offset by about 1.5 in US sizing). For clothing, no. Men and women sizing systems are completely separate.
What is my size in another country?
Use our free Size Profile tool at /my-size to see your size in all 7 major sizing systems (US, UK, EU, JP, KR, CN, AU) at once.