US Kids Clothes Size Chart : What are kids sizes in US – UK – EU ?

In the United States, clothing for young children and toddlers is sized according to their age. The child’s height and weight normally define the child’s clothing sizes, and in some cases, detailed chest, waist, and hip measurements are also given. The US kids clothes size charts will convert American Sizes into UK and European Sizes.

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Kids Clothes Size Chart: What are kids sizes in US vs UK vs EU ?

With the US Size Guide Kids Clothes Size charts below, you’ll find out your child’s US clothing size, from newborn, for babies, toddlers, 2-7 year olds (little kids), and 7-14-year-olds (big kids). A handy overview of charts and easy-to-use How to measure your children’s clothes guide in 6 simple steps.

US Kids Clothes Size Guide Contents:

How to measure the size of your kid’s clothes?

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Measuring size for kid’s clothes: Use the height and weight table to choose the size
Kids vary in growing up. When you want to start making clothes yourself or buy high
Fashion clothing you might consider measuring waist, hips, etc…
In general working with Age, Weight & Length indication is perfect to buy the right size

US Clothing sizes vary; for children’s apparel, the clothes are usually labeled according to the child’s age. Nevertheless, when it comes to defining the right fit in clothing, it’s far better to consider your child’s height and weight than only using their age. Kids shoes sizes by age are clearly explained in this size chart, looking for good-fitting socks sizes by your childs’ age you can find it here.

For toddlers and little kids, use the size chart which is for both girls and boys. For older children and teens, use the respective US size chart for girls and boys.

International Kids clothes size charts

The below international Children’s clothing size chart offers a conversion between children’s age, weight and height into US, UK and European sizes.

US Children SizeEU Children SizeUK Children SizeAge GroupWeight Range (kg)Weight Range (lbs)Height (cm)Height (inches)
NewbornNB500up to 3.6up to 8up to 55up to 22
0-3 months3M560-33.6-5.78-12.555-6122-24
3-6 months6M623-65.7-7.512.5-16.561-6724-26
6-9 months9M686-97.5-916.5-20.067-7226-28
9-12 months12M749-129-10.420.0-23.072-7828-31
12-18 months18M8012-1810.4-1223.0-26.578-8331-33
18-24 months24M8618-2412-13.626.5-30.083-8833-35
2T2T92213.6-15.430.0-34.088-9335-37
8128-1348-98-9 years29.5-32.265-71128-13550-53
10140-14610-1110-11 years32.2-38.671-85140-14655-57
12152-15812-1312-13 years38.6-47.685-105152-15860-62
14164-1701414 years47.6-54.4105-120164-17064.5-67

Related: Asian Size to US Size Clothes

How to measure for children’s clothes Height – Waist – Inside Leg – Hip & Neck

Related: Girls Growth Size chart – A Useful Guide For Shoes And Clothing , Boys Growth Chart – A Useful Size Guide For boys Shoes And Clothing

How to measure children’s clothes in 6 steps
With your tape measure in the right places, you can take the sizes and shop clothing that fits your infant properly. Most brands and types of clothing will have these sizes listed on the detailed product page. With the dimensions in hand you can find the perfect sized clothes for your children.

  1. Measure your child’s Height

    Get your child to stand barefoot against a wall or a door. Measure from their heel to the top of their head. It can be easier to make a mark on a wall or doorframe and measure their height from there – it’s also fun to track how much they’ve grown over time.

  2. Measure your child’s chest size

    Wrap a measuring tape around your kid’s chest. Place the measuring tape just under the arms at the widest point. It’s best to leave some room for extra comfort.

  3. Measure your child’s chest size

    The waistline is situated just above the hips. Measure around the natural waistline with measuring tape. Hold the tape a little loose for a comfortable fit.

  4. Measure the Inside leg of your kids

    The best result is with your child wearing shoes. This will give an idea where the trousers will rest above your kid’s shoes. Measure from the top of the thigh to where the bottom of the trousers should end.

  5. Measure your child’s Hips

    Standing straight with their legs together, measure around the widest part of your child’s hips.

  6. Taking your child’s Neck measurement

    Carefully wrap the measuring tape around your child’s neck where the collar will sit. Place 2 fingers in between the tape so it’s not too tight a fit.

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How to measure your children’s size

The best and most complete post on how to measure your body for clothing sizes

How to measure your kids US shoe size you can read here

US Kids’ Clothing size range : How Does Kids Sizing work?

Kid sizes, which are applicable to both boys and girls, are based primarily on age but can also be evaluated according to height and weight in inches – cms and pounds – kgs, respectively. However, when dealing with Big Kid/Tween sizes that start at size 7, separate size charts are established for each gender.

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The Basic Sizes for children

In universal children clothes sizing categories you will typically see:

  • Baby (Preemie, 0-24 months)
  • Toddler (2T-6T)
  • Little Kid (4-6X)
  • Big Kid, Youth, or Tween (7-16)
  • Extended sizing (18-20)

Related: Youth shoe size chart – US – UK – European sizing

In order to achieve an optimal fit, both boys and girls must take body measurements that include height, hips, natural waist, and inseam. Retailers may offer sizing options based solely on age or the standard XS-XL sizing, which corresponds to the following age ranges:

  • XS (4-5 years)
  • S (6-7 years)
  • M (8-9 years)
  • L (10-11 years)
  • XL (12-13 years)

American baby clothes Size Chart

Use this chart to find US sizes for babies, based on measurements in inches and weight in pounds.
The US Newborn and Bady clothes Sizes are also converted in weight in kilos and Centimeters.
American baby sizes are based on age, but since babies may vary a lot in size, it’s better to base the size on the baby’s weight and height. Use the chart below to find the correct size for your baby.

US Size
Clothes
Weight
in pounds
Weight
in Kilos
Height
in inches
Height
in cm
Newborn4-8 lbs2-4 kg17-19″43-48 cm
3 months9-11 lbs4-5 kg19-23″48-58 cm
6 months12-15 lbs5-7 kg24-26″60-66 cm
9 months16-18 lbs7-8 kg27-28″68-71 cm
12 months19-20 lbs8-9 kg29-30″73-76 cm
18 months21-23 lbs9-11 kg31-32″78-81 cm
24 months24-28 lbs11-13 kg33-35″83-89 cm
The Complete US Clothes Sizes for Newborns and babies in Weight and Length Conversion

Girls and boys clothes Size guide, 2-7 years US Size guide

Use this US Size Guide Kids Clothes Size chart to find US standard sizes for 2-7-year-olds, both boys and girls, based on measurements in inches and weight in pounds. The T stands for Toddler.
The US Toddlers and little kids’ clothes Sizes are also converted in weight in kilos and Centimeters.

US Size
Clothes
Height
In inches
Height
In Cm
Weight
in pounds
Weight
in kilo
2t33-35″83-89 cm24-28 lbs11-13 kg
3t36-38.5″91-98 cm28.5-32 lbs13-15 kg
4t39-41″99-104 cm33-36 lbs15-16.5 kg
442-44″106-112 cm37-41 lbs17-18.5 kg
545-47″114-119 cm42-46 lbs19-21 kg
648-49″122-124 cm47-53 lbs21.5-24 kg
6x (girls)
7 (boys)
50-51″127-130 cm54-58 lbs24.5-26 kg
The Complete US Clothes Sizes for toddlers and little kids in Weight and Length Conversion

Big Kids Clothes Size chart, 7-14 years US Clothing Size guide

Use this clothes size conversion chart to find girls’ US sizes, based on measurements in inches, and centimeters.
From 7 years on, the weight is not considered in clothes sizing.
From 7 years old girls and boys grow up differently so the below charts are split up by gender.

US Size
Clothes
S-XL
Clothes
Height in inches
Height in cm
Chest in inches
Chest in cm
Waist in inches
Waist in cm
Hips in inches
Hips in cm
7S51-52″
130-132 cm
26.5″
67 cm
23″
58 cm
28″
71 cm
8S53-54″
134-137 cm
27.5″
70 cm
23.5″
60 cm
29″
74 cm
10M55-57″
140-145 cm
29″
74 cm
24.5″
62 cm
30.5″
77 cm
12L58-59″
147-150 cm
30.5″
77 cm
25.5″
65 cm
32.5″
82 cm
14L60-62″
152-157 cm
32″
81 cm
26.5″
67 cm
34.5″
88 cm
16XL63-64″
160-163 cm
33.5″
85 cm
27.5″
70 cm
36.5″
93 cm
The Complete US Clothes Girls Sizes for big kids: Height – Chest – Waist and Hips in inches and centimeters

Boys Clothes Size chart, 8-16 years US Size guide

Use this clothes size chart to find boys’ US sizes, based on measurements in inches, and centimeters.
From 8 years on the weight is not taken into account in clothes sizing.
From 8 years old girls and boys grow up differently so the below charts are split up by gender.

US Size
Clothes
S-XL
Clothes
Height in inches
Height in cm
Chest in inches
Chest in cm
Waist in inches
Waist in cm
Hips in inches
Waist in cm
8S50-53″
127-134 cm
27″
68 cm
23.5″
60 cm
27.5″
70 cm
10M54-57″
137-145 cm
28.5″
72 cm
25″
63.5 cm
29.5″
73.5 cm
12M58-60″
147-152 cm
30″
76 cm
26″
66 cm
31.5″
80 cm
14L61-63″
155-160 cm
32″
81 cm
27″
68 cm
33.5″
85 cm
16L64-65″
163-165 cm
33.5″
85 cm
28″
71 cm
35.5″
90 cm
18XL65-66″
165-167 cm
35″
89 cm
29″
73.5 cm
37.5″
95 cm
20XL67-68″
170-173 cm
37″
94 cm
30″
76 cm
39.5″
100 cm
The Complete US Clothes boys Sizes for big kids: Height – Chest – Waist and Hips in inches and centimeters

Please note that the above size charts only is a guide to your child’s clothing size, and that the sizes may vary between different brands.

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Kids clothes US Size chart FAQ

What is the clothes size for babies of 12-24 months old?

Babies of 12-24 months old weigh between 25-30 lbs or 11-14 kg. This reflects in a US size range 18 – 24M , which equals an European Size 80-92. Babies in age group 12-24 months of age range 28 to 36 inches long (75 – 92 cm)

How do I figure out my child’s clothing size?

In general working with Age, Weight & Length indication is perfect to buy the right size when your buying clothes for newborns, babies, toddlers, and little kids (up to 6-7 yrs old)
Kids vary in growing up. When you want to start buying for big kids and teens (7 years and up), start making clothes yourself, or buy high Fashion clothing you might consider measuring the waist, hips, etc…

How do you measure you kids’ chest size?

Measure directly under your child’s arms at the widest part of his chest. (usually right at the level of the armpits) Hold the end of the measuring tape in place with one hand. Use your other hand to wrap the measuring tape around the chest.

Sources

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