How-To Guide

Hoodie Size Chart: Measure Up for the Perfect Hoodie Fit

Yuying ZhuGlobal Apparel Production & Sourcing Specialist

Finding the right fitting hoodie is a universal struggle at this point. Customers pass on this hassle to you as a brand cause they expect you to get it right for them.

So, you have to know your stuff, especially when communicating with hoodie manufacturers. Enter us with the deets right when you need them!

We’ll tell you how to measure those hoodies. You get the exact figures for the hoodie size chart in cm and inches.

No more guessing around and setting yourself or your clients up for disappointment. Earn customers’ trust and satisfaction, and guarantee sales.

Hoodie Size Chart​

How To Measure Hoodie Size?

How to measure hoodie size

Chest

First thing is first, you need a tape measure, duh. If that’s not available, a piece of string and a ruler will do just fine. Nothing fancy!

The person being measured should then stand up straight, with no awkward poses. Wrap your measuring tape of string around the widest part of their body.

For most people, that would be around nipple height or 1 inch below the underarm! You are aiming for a snug fit unless the client instructs you otherwise. Record your readings.

Pro tip: If you offer custom fitting services, you are likely to attract more customers. The magic is in addressing each person’s body type. You make them feel special, and we all love that!

– Nitya Malik, Fashion Marketing

Body length

Again, while the client is standing up, locate their shoulder. Go for the bony bit in case you don’t know where to place your tape measure.

From there, you wanna go all the way down to the waist or hip. That is typically where most people want their hoodies to end.

JaceApparel is a Private Label Manufacturer that gives you super accurate sizing and fitting. You get complete custom-making services. All you have to do is send your desired measurements and you are sorted.

Our typical offering ranges from size XS to 4XL. Plus, you never have to worry about defects with our eagle-eyed QC team. Offer what the market needs and enjoy word-of-mouth marketing.

Sleeve length

Tell your client to lift one hand up such that they are at a 90-degree angle to the body. This is where that geometry class comes in handy.

Measure from the center of their neck, where two clavicle bones meet, all the way down to the wrist. Again, you wanna go with a snug fit here. Most people don’t wanna look like Dumbledore.

Expert insight: When offering sizing to customers, consider fabric properties such as stretching. Some clothes materials, such as Modal and Lyocell, will stretch, which affects the sizing.

Check The Hoodie Size Chart​

1. Youth Hoodie Size Chart​

Size Chest ‘To Fit’ Average Age Length Chest Across Waist & Hip Across Sleeve
4X Small Youth 60.96cm /24 inches 3-4 years old 48.0cm/18.9 inches 35.0cm/13.8 inches 33.0cm/13 inches 48.0cm/18.9 inches
3X Small Youth 66.04cm /26 inches 5-6 years old 52.0cm/20.5 inches 38.0cm/15 inches 36.0cm/14.2 inches 52.0cm/20.5 inches
2X Small Youth 71.12cm /28 inches 7-8 years old 56.0cm/22 inches 41.0cm/16.1 inches 39.0cm/15.4 inches 56.0cm/22 inches
Extra Small Youth 78.74cm/31 inches 8-9 years old 60.0cm/23.6 inches 44.0cm/17.3 inches 42.0cm/16.5 inches 60.0cm/23.6 inches
Small Youth 81.28cm/32 inches 9-10 years old 64.0cm/25.2 inches 46.0cm/18.1 inches 44.0cm/17.3 inches 62.0cm/24.4 inches
Medium Youth 86.36cm /34 inches 11-12 years old 66.0cm/26 inches 48.0cm/18.9 inches 46.0cm/18.1 inches 65.0cm/25.6 inches
Large Youth 91.44cm/36 inches 13 years old 68.0cm/26.8 inches 51.0cm/20.1 inches 49.0cm/19.3 inches 68.0cm/26.8 inches
Extra Large Youth 96.52cm/38 inches 14 years old 71.0cm/28 inches 53.0cm/20.9 inches 51.0cm/20.1 inches 71.0cm/28 inches

2. Adult Hoodie Size Chart​

Size Chest ‘To Fit’ Length Chest Across Waist Across Hip Across Sleeve
Small Adult 99.06cm/39 inches 74.0cm/29.1 inches 55.0cm/21.7 inches 53.0cm/20.9 inches 53.0cm/20.9 inches 75.0cm/29.5 inches
Medium Adult 104.14cm/41 inches 76.0cm/29.9 inches 57.0cm/22.4 inches 55.0cm/21.7 inches 55.0cm/21.7 inches 77.0cm/30.3 inches
Large Adult 109.22cm/43 inches 78.0cm/30.7 inches 60.0cm/23.6 inches 58.0cm/22.8 inches 58.0cm/22.8 inches 79.0cm/31.1 inches
Extra Large Adult 116.84cm/46 inches 80.0cm/31.5 inches 63.0cm/24.8 inches 61.0cm/24 inches 61.0cm/24 inches 81.0cm/31.9 inches
2X Large Adult 121.92cm/48 inches 82.0cm/32.3 inches 66.0cm/26 inches 64.0cm/25.2 inches 64.0cm/25.2 inches 83.0cm/32.7 inches
3X Large Adult 127cm/50 inches 84.0cm/33.1 inches 69.0cm/27.2 inches 67.0cm/26.4 inches 67.0cm/26.4 inches 85.0cm/33.5 inches
4X Large Adult 134.62cm/53 inches 86.0cm/33.9 inches 72.0cm/28.3 inches 70.0cm/27.6 inches 70.0cm/27.6 inches 87.0cm/34.3 inches
5X Large Adult 139.7cm/55 inches 88.0cm/34.6 inches 75.0cm/29.5 inches 73.0cm/28.7 inches 73.0cm/28.7 inches 89.0cm/35 inches

3. Ladies Hoodie Size Chart​

Size Bust ‘To Fit’ Length Chest Across Waist Across Hip Across Sleeve
Ladies’ 6 81.28cm/32 inches 61.0cm/24 inches 46.0cm/18.1 inches 42.0cm/16.5 inches 46.0cm/18.1 inches 62.0cm/24.4 inches
Ladies’ 8 86.36cm/34 inches 62.0cm/24.4 inches 48.0cm/18.9 inches 44.0cm/17.3 inches 48.0cm/18.9 inches 65.0cm/25.6 inches
Ladies’ 10 91.44cm/36 inches 63.0cm/24.8 inches 51.0cm/20.1 inches 47.0cm/18.5 inches 51.0cm/20.1 inches 68.0cm/26.8 inches
Ladies’ 12 96.52cm/38 inches 64.0cm/25.2 inches 53.0cm/20.9 inches 49.0cm/19.3 inches 53.0cm/20.9 inches 69.0cm/27.2 inches
Ladies’ 14 99.06cm/39 inches 65.0cm/25.6 inches 55.0cm/21.7 inches 51.0cm/20.1 inches 55.0cm/21.7 inches 70.0cm/27.6 inches
Ladies’ 16 104.14cm/41 inches 66.0cm/26 inches 57.0cm/22.4 inches 53.0cm/20.9 inches 57.0cm/22.4 inches 71.0cm/28 inches
Ladies’ 18 109.22cm/43 inches 67.0cm/26.4 inches 60.0cm/23.6 inches 56.0cm/22 inches 60.0cm/23.6 inches 72.0cm/28.3 inches
Ladies’ 20 116.84cm/46 inches 68.0cm/26.8 inches 63.0cm/24.8 inches 59.0cm/23.2 inches 63.0cm/24.8 inches 73.0cm/28.7 inches

4. Slim-Fit Hoodie Size Chart​

Size Chest ‘To Fit’ Length Chest Across Waist Across Hip Across Sleeve
Slim Fit Small Youth 78.74cm/31 inches 60.0cm/23.6 inches 44.0cm/17.3 inches 38.0cm/15 inches 38.0cm/15 inches 64.0cm/25.2 inches
Slim Fit Medium Youth 81.28cm/32 inches 62.0cm/24.4 inches 46.0cm/18.1 inches 40.0cm/15.7 inches 40.0cm/15.7 inches 66.0cm/26 inches
Slim Fit Large Youth 86.36cm/34 inches 64.0cm/25.2 inches 48.0cm/18.9 inches 42.0cm/16.5 inches 42.0cm/16.5 inches 68.0cm/26.8 inches
Slim Fit Extra Large Youth 88.9cm/35 inches 66.0cm/26 inches 50.0cm/19.7 inches 44.0cm/17.3 inches 44.0cm/17.3 inches 70.0cm/27.6 inches
Slim Fit Small Adult 93.98cm/37 inches 68.0cm/26.8 inches 52.0cm/20.5 inches 46.0cm/18.1 inches 46.0cm/18.1 inches 72.0cm/28.3 inches
Slim Fit Medium Adult 97.79cm/38.5 inches 70.0cm/27.6 inches 54.0cm/21.3 inches 48.0cm/18.9 inches 48.0cm/18.9 inches 74.0cm/29.1 inches
Slim Fit Large Adult 101.6cm/40 inches 72.0cm/28.3 inches 56.0cm/22 inches 50.0cm/19.7 inches 50.0cm/19.7 inches 76.0cm/29.9 inches
Slim Fit Extra Large Adult 106.68cm/42 inches 74.0cm/29.1 inches 58.0cm/22.8 inches 52.0cm/20.5 inches 52.0cm/20.5 inches 78.0cm/30.7 inches

People Also Ask About Hoodie Size Chart​

1. Can I make money selling hoodies?

Yes. There are a lot of opportunities to make money selling hoodies. All you need is to carve out your share of the $198.92 billion industry. While achieving profitability is not as straightforward as I put it, it is certainly possible. The market is projected to reach $324.94 billion by 2031.

Comfort and coziness are what make hoodies so appealing. These are not factors anyone can downplay. People cannot also get enough of the potential privacy you get with a hoodie on. The item is also very versatile, meaning you can wear it alone or as an extra layer.

3. How to choose a hoodie?

When choosing a hoodie, you need to look out for the fit, fabric, functionality, style, and quality. The fit depends on how you wanna wear it. On the other hand, you can choose the fabric based on breathability, warmth, or durability. Functionality is more along with the intended use. For example, having technical features on exercise hoodies.

4. What size is an oversized hoodie?

Oversizing your hoodie will depend on your age, gender, and the brand you are wearing. For example, a 5’9 teen looking for an oversize should go two sizes up. Adult Women could choose to go three sizes higher. However, a general rule of thumb is that you are likely to land on something oversized but wearable.

What’s Next

Sizing is a piece of cake when it comes to JaceApparel. These folks give you a fleet of talented designers to dream up your visions.

What’s more? You get a factory with all the latest tech for quality and current apparel production.

Everything is sustainably sourced, giving you an ethical supply chain. Rely on our inventory management to ensure stock levels keep up with demand.

Our warehouses are located strategically, and our shipping partners ensure you get everything. Grow your reputation as the best and generate more revenue for your business. Get a free quote today!

Sources:

Skyquestt – Global Hoodies & Sweatshirt Market size was valued at USD 186.94 billion in 2019

Quora – How do I make a million dollars selling hoodies?

About the author

Portrait of Yuying Zhu

Global Apparel Production & Sourcing Specialist

16+ years managing cross-continental global apparel supply chains, specializing in China’s garment sourcing. With 10 years in apparel & textile trade, 3 years as Purchasing Director and 2 years as Project Manager, she oversees full-cycle apparel development: from tech pack to final AQL 2.5 inspection. Core focus: fabric utilization, prototyping lead times and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 raw material compliance. Her blog explores the gap between design intent and scalable factory production — spec details revealed only in bulk manufacturing.

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