Suit Sizes Charts for Men and Boys

by Egle Goleckyte

Trying on suits can be a fun experience, but it can also be daunting. You want to find the right size, but you’re not sure where to start (skip straight to the Suit Sizes Charts). 

When it comes to finding the right suit size, many people feel like they’re in uncharted territory. What should you do if you have a difficult time finding suits that fit?  Keep reading for some great guides on suit sizing including suit size charts that will definitely make your work so easy.

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Summary

Is it a challenge to find the right suit size?

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Finding the right suit size can be a challenge, especially if you’re shopping online. But with a few simple measurements, you can find a suit that fits you perfectly.

  • First, you’ll need to measure your chest and waist. To measure your chest, wrap the tape measure around the widest part of your chest and back, and make a note of the measurement.
  • To measure your waist, wrap the tape measure around your natural waistline, and make a note of the measurement. 

Once you have your chest and waist measurements, you can consult a suit size chart to find the right size. Keep in mind that suit sizes vary from brand to brand, so it’s always best to try on a suit before you buy it.

With a little bit of effort, you can find a suit that fits you like a glove. Suit sleeve length is also an important aspect to consider when shopping for a suit. Unlike waist or length measurements, this one is not possible to adjust. Ensure you have it right before you get disappointed when you reach your house.

Equally important to note is that most suits come with labels that indicate the suit size. How do you know the right one for you? For a man of regular build, it is much easier to find the right suit size in any men’s shop, because there are standard sizes. In some cases, you need to pick a different suit jacket size from that of the pants. 

Suit sizes chart – standard

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Sizechest over arm waist hip neck sleeve height weight 
 incmincmincmincmincmincmincmlbskg
34r32 – 3481.28 – 86.3640 – 42101.6 – 106.6826 – 2866.04 – 71.1232 – 3481.28 – 86.3614 – 15.535.56 – 39.3733 – 3483.8 – 86.35’8″ – 6′172.72 – 1.83110 – 12049.5 – 54
35r33 – 3583.82 – 88.941 – 43104.14 – 109.2227 – 2968.58 – 73.6633 – 3583.82 – 88.914 – 15.535.56 – 39.3733 – 3483.8 – 86.35’8″ – 6′172.72 – 1.84120 – 13054 – 58.5
36r34 – 3686.36 – 91.4442 – 44106.68 – 111.7627 – 3068.58 – 76.233 – 3683.82 – 91.4414 – 15.535.56 – 39.3733 – 3483.8 – 86.35’8″ – 6′172.72 – 1.85130 – 14058.5 – 63
37r35 – 3788.9 – 93.9843 – 45109.22 – 114.328 – 3171.12 – 78.7434 – 3786.36 – 93.9814.5 – 15.536.83 – 39.3733 – 3483.8 – 86.35’8″ – 6′172.72 – 1.86135 – 14560.75 – 65.25
38r36 – 3891.44 – 96.5244 – 46111.76 – 116.8429 – 3273.66 – 81.2835 – 3888.9 – 96.5214.5 – 15.536.83 – 39.3733 – 3483.8 – 86.35’8″ – 6′172.72 – 1.87145 – 15565.25 – 69.75
39r37 – 3993.98 – 99.0645 – 47114.3 – 119.3830 – 3376.2 – 83.8236 – 3991.44 – 99.0615 – 16.538.1 – 41.9133 – 3483.8 – 86.35’8″ – 6′172.72 – 1.88155 – 16569.75 – 74.25
40r38 – 4096.52 – 101.646 – 48116.84 – 121.9230 – 3476.2 – 86.3636 – 4091.44 – 101.615 – 16.538.1 – 41.9133 – 3483.8 – 86.35’8″ – 6′172.72 – 1.89160 – 17072 – 76.5
41r39 – 4199.06 – 104.1447 – 49119.38 – 124.4631 – 3578.74 – 88.937 – 4193.98 – 104.1415.5 – 16.539.37 – 41.9133 – 3483.8 – 86.35’8″ – 6′172.72 – 1.90170 – 18076.5 – 81
42r40 – 42101.6 – 106.6848 – 50121.92 – 12732 – 3681.28 – 91.4438 – 4296.52 – 106.6815.5 – 16.539.37 – 41.9133 – 3483.8 – 86.35’8″ – 6′172.72 – 1.91180 – 19081 – 85.5
43r41 – 43104.14 – 109.2249 – 51124.46 – 129.5433 – 3783.82 – 93.9839 – 4399.06 – 109.2216 – 17.540.64 – 44.4533 – 3483.8 – 86.35’8″ – 6′172.72 – 1.92190 – 20085.5 – 90
44r42 – 44106.68 – 111.7650 – 52127 – 132.0834 – 4086.36 – 101.640 – 45101.6 – 114.316 – 17.540.64 – 44.4533 – 3483.8 – 86.35’8″ – 6′172.72 – 1.93200 – 21090 – 94.5
46r44 – 46111.76 – 116.8452 – 54132.08 – 137.1636 – 4291.44 – 106.6842 – 47106.68 – 119.3816.5 – 17.541.91 – 44.4533 – 3483.8 – 86.35’8″ – 6′172.72 – 1.94210 – 22094.5 – 99
48r46 – 48116.84 – 121.9254 – 56137.16 – 142.2438 – 4496.52 – 111.7644 – 50111.76 – 12717 – 18.543.18 – 46.9933 – 3483.8 – 86.35’8″ – 6′172.72 – 1.95220 – 24099 – 108
50r48 – 50121.92 – 12756 – 58142.24 – 147.3240 – 47101.6 – 119.3846 – 53116.84 – 134.6217 – 18.543.18 – 46.9933 – 3483.8 – 86.35’8″ – 6′172.72 – 1.96240 – 260108 – 117
52r50 – 52127 – 132.0858 – 60147.32 – 152.442 – 49106.68 – 124.4648 – 54121.92 – 137.1617 – 18.543.18 – 46.9933 – 3483.8 – 86.35’8″ – 6′172.72 – 1.97260 – 275117 – 123.75
54r52 – 54132.08 – 137.1660 – 62152.4 – 157.4844 – 51111.76 – 129.5450 – 56127 – 142.2418 – 19.545.72 – 49.5333 – 3483.8 – 86.35’8″ – 6′172.72 – 1.98275 – 290123.75 – 130.5
56r54 – 56137.16 – 142.2462 – 64157.48 – 162.5646 – 53116.84 – 134.6252 – 58132.08 – 147.3218 – 19.545.72 – 49.5333 – 3483.8 – 86.35’8″ – 6′172.72 – 1.99290 – 300130.5 – 135
58r56 – 58142.24 – 147.3264 – 66162.56 – 167.6448 – 55121.92 – 139.754 – 60137.16 – 152.418 – 19.545.72 – 49.5333 – 3483.8 – 86.35’8″ – 6′172.72 – 1.100300 – 310135 – 139.5
60r58 – 60147.32 – 152.466 – 68167.64 – 172.7250 – 57127 – 144.7856 – 62142.24 – 157.4818 – 19.545.72 – 49.5333 – 3483.8 – 86.35’8″ – 6′172.72 – 1.101310 – 330139.5 – 148.5
62r60 – 62152.4 – 157.4868 – 70172.72 – 177.852 – 59132.08 – 149.8658 – 64147.32 – 162.5620 – 21.550.8 – 54.6133 – 3483.8 – 86.35’8″ – 6′172.72 – 1.102320 – 340144 – 153
64r62 – 64157.48 – 162.5670 – 72177.8 – 182.8854 – 61137.16 – 154.9460 – 66152.4 – 167.6420 – 2250.8 – 55.8833 – 4483.8 – 86.35’8″ – 6′172.72 – 1.103340 – 350153 – 157.5
66r64 – 66162.56 – 167.6472 – 74182.88 – 187.9656 – 63142.24 – 160.0262 – 68157.48 – 172.7221 – 2353.34 – 58.4233 – 4483.8 – 86.35’8″ – 6′172.72 – 1.104350 – 370157.5 – 166.5

Suit sizes chart for big and tall persons

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Sizechest over arm waist hip neck sleeve height weight 
 incmincmincmincmincmincmincmlbskg
36L34 – 3686.36 – 91.4442 – 44106.68 – 111.7627 – 3068.58 – 76.233 – 3683.82 – 91.4414 – 15.535.56 – 39.3735 – 3688.9 – 91.446′ – 6’4″183 – 193135 – 14560.75 – 65.25
37L35 – 3788.9 – 93.9843 – 45109.22 – 114.328 – 3171.12 – 78.7434 – 3786.36 – 93.9814.5 – 15.536.83 – 39.3735 – 3688.9 – 91.446′ – 6’4″183 – 193140 – 15063 – 67.5
38L36 – 3891.44 – 96.5244 – 46111.76 – 116.8429 – 3273.66 – 81.2835 – 3888.9 – 96.5214.5 – 15.536.83 – 39.3735 – 3688.9 – 91.446′ – 6’4″183 – 193150 – 16067.5 – 72
39L37 – 3993.98 – 99.0645 – 47114.3 – 119.3830 – 3376.2 – 83.8236 – 3991.44 – 99.0615 – 16.538.1 – 41.9135 – 3688.9 – 91.446′ – 6’4″183 – 193155 – 16569.75 – 74.25
40L38 – 4096.52 – 101.646 – 48116.84 – 121.9230 – 3476.2 – 86.3636 – 4091.44 – 101.615 – 16.538.1 – 41.9135 – 3688.9 – 91.446′ – 6’4″183 – 193160 – 17072 – 76.5
41L39 – 4199.06 – 104.1447 – 49119.38 – 124.4631 – 3578.74 – 88.937 – 4193.98 – 104.1415.5 – 16.539.37 – 41.9135 – 3688.9 – 91.446′ – 6’4″183 – 193170 – 18076.5 – 81
42L40 – 42101.6 – 106.6848 – 50121.92 – 12732 – 3681.28 – 91.4438 – 4296.52 – 106.6815.5 – 16.539.37 – 41.9135 – 3688.9 – 91.446′ – 6’4″183 – 193180 – 19081 – 85.5
43L41 – 43104.14 – 109.2249 – 51124.46 – 129.5433 – 3783.82 – 93.9839 – 4399.06 – 109.2216 – 17.540.64 – 44.4535 – 3688.9 – 91.446′ – 6’4″183 – 193190 – 20085.5 – 90
44L42 – 44106.68 – 111.7650 – 52127 – 132.0834 – 4086.36 – 101.640 – 45101.6 – 114.316 – 17.540.64 – 44.4535 – 3688.9 – 91.446′ – 6’4″183 – 193200 – 21090 – 94.5
46L44 – 46111.76 – 116.8452 – 54132.08 – 137.1636 – 4291.44 – 106.6842 – 47106.68 – 119.3816.5 – 17.541.91 – 44.4535 – 3688.9 – 91.446′ – 6’4″183 – 193210 – 22094.5 – 99
48L46 – 48116.84 – 121.9254 – 56137.16 – 142.2438 – 4496.52 – 111.7644 – 50111.76 – 12717 – 18.543.18 – 46.9935 – 3688.9 – 91.446′ – 6’4″183 – 193220 – 24099 – 108
50L48 – 50121.92 – 12756 – 58142.24 – 147.3240 – 47101.6 – 119.3846 – 52116.84 – 132.0817 – 18.543.18 – 46.9935 – 3688.9 – 91.446′ – 6’4″183 – 193240 – 260108 – 117
52L50 – 52127 – 132.0858 – 60147.32 – 152.442 – 49106.68 – 124.4648 – 54121.92 – 137.1617 – 18.543.18 – 46.9935 – 3688.9 – 91.446′ – 6’4″183 – 193260 – 275117 – 123.75
54L52 – 54132.08 – 137.1660 – 62152.4 – 157.4844 – 51111.76 – 129.5450 – 56127 – 142.2418 – 19.545.72 – 49.5335 – 3688.9 – 91.446′ – 6’4″183 – 193275 – 290123.75 – 130.5
56L54 – 56137.16 – 142.2462 – 64157.48 – 162.5646 – 53116.84 – 134.6252 – 58132.08 – 147.3218 – 19.545.72 – 49.5335 – 3688.9 – 91.446′ – 6’4″183 – 193290 – 300130.5 – 135
58L56 – 58142.24 – 147.3264 – 66162.56 – 167.6448 – 55121.92 – 139.754 – 60137.16 – 152.418 – 19.545.72 – 49.5335 – 3688.9 – 91.446′ – 6’4″183 – 193300 – 310135 – 139.5
60L58 – 60147.32 – 152.466 – 68167.64 – 172.7250 – 57127 – 144.7856 – 62142.24 – 157.4818 – 19.545.72 – 49.5335 – 3688.9 – 91.446′ – 6’4″183 – 193310 – 330139.5 – 148.5
62L60 – 62152.4 – 157.4868 – 70172.72 – 177.852 – 59132.08 – 149.8658 – 64147.32 – 162.5620 – 21.550.8 – 54.6135 – 3688.9 – 91.446′ – 6’4″183 – 193320 – 340144 – 153
64L62 – 64157.48 – 162.5670 – 72177.8 – 182.8854 – 61137.16 – 154.9460 – 66152.4 – 167.6420 – 22.050.8 – 55.8835 – 3688.9 – 91.446′ – 6’4″183 – 193340 – 350153 – 157.5
66L64 – 66162.56 – 167.6472 – 74182.88 – 187.9656 -63142.24 – 160.0262 – 68157.48 – 172.7221 – 23.053.34 – 58.4235 – 3688.9 – 91.446′ – 6’4″183 – 193350 – 370157.5 – 166.5

Suit sizes chart for short persons

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Sizeschest over arm waist hip neck sleeve height weight 
 incmincmincmincmincmincmincmlbskg
34s32 – 3481.28 – 86.3640 – 42101.6 – 106.6826 – 2866.04 – 71.1232 – 3481.28 – 86.3614 – 15.535.56 – 39.37< 33< 83< 5′ 8.5″< 194105 – 11547.25 – 51.75
35s33 – 3583.82 – 88.941 – 43104.14 – 109.2227 – 2968.58 – 73.6633 – 3583.82 – 88.914 – 15.535.56 – 39.37< 33< 83< 5′ 8.5″< 194115 – 12551.75 – 56.25
36s34 – 3686.36 – 91.4442 – 44106.68 – 111.7627 – 3068.58 – 76.233 – 3683.82 – 91.4414 – 15.535.56 – 39.37< 33< 83< 5′ 8.5″< 194125 – 13556.25 – 60.75
37s35 – 3788.9 – 93.9843 – 45109.22 – 114.328 – 3171.12 – 78.7434 – 3786.36 – 93.9814.5 – 15.536.83 – 39.37< 33< 83< 5′ 8.5″< 194135 – 14560.75 – 65.25
38s36 – 3891.44 – 96.5244 – 46111.76 – 116.8429 – 3273.66 – 81.2835 – 3888.9 – 96.5214.5 – 15.536.83 – 39.37< 33< 83< 5′ 8.5″< 194145 – 15565.25 – 69.75
39s37 – 3993.98 – 99.0645 – 47114.3 – 119.3830 – 3376.2 – 83.8236 – 3991.44 – 99.0615 – 16.538.1 – 41.91< 33< 83< 5′ 8.5″< 194155 – 16569.75 – 74.25
40s38 – 4096.52 – 101.646 – 48116.84 – 121.9230 – 3476.2 – 86.3636 – 4091.44 – 101.615 – 16.538.1 – 41.91< 33< 83< 5′ 8.5″< 194160 – 17072 – 76.5
41s39 – 4199.06 – 104.1447 – 49119.38 – 124.4631 – 3578.74 – 88.937 – 4193.98 – 104.1415.5 – 16.539.37 – 41.91< 33< 83< 5′ 8.5″< 194170 – 18076.5 – 81
42s40 – 42101.6 – 106.6848 – 50121.92 – 12732 – 3681.28 – 91.4438 – 4296.52 – 106.6815.5 – 16.539.37 – 41.91< 33< 83< 5′ 8.5″< 194180 – 19081 – 85.5
43s41 – 43104.14 – 109.2249 – 51124.46 – 129.5433 – 3783.82 – 93.9839 – 4399.06 – 109.2216 – 17.540.64 – 44.45< 33< 83< 5′ 8.5″< 194190 – 20085.5 – 90
44s42 – 44106.68 – 111.7650 – 52127 – 132.0834 – 3986.36 – 99.0640 – 45101.6 – 114.316 – 17.540.64 – 44.45< 33< 83< 5′ 8.5″< 194200 – 22090 – 99
46s44 – 46111.76 – 116.8452 – 54132.08 – 137.1636 – 4191.44 – 104.1442 – 47106.68 – 119.3816 – 17.540.64 – 44.45< 33< 83< 5′ 8.5″< 194210 – 22094.5 – 99
48s46 – 48116.84 – 121.9254 – 56137.16 – 142.2438 – 4496.52 – 111.7644 – 50111.76 – 12717 – 18.543.18 – 46.99< 33< 83< 5′ 8.5″< 194220 – 24099 – 108
50s48 – 50121.92 – 12756 – 58142.24 – 147.3240 – 46101.6 – 116.8446 – 52116.84 – 132.0817 – 18.543.18 – 46.99< 33< 83< 5′ 8.5″< 194240 – 260108 – 117

Suit sizes chart for boys aged 3-13 (suit and tuxedo regular)

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general sizeUs sizeageheight chest waist hips 
   incmincmincmincm
Xs43 – 439 – 41 ½99.06 – 105.412358.422153.342358.42
 54 – 542 – 44 ½106.68 – 113.032460.9621 ½54.612460.96
s65 – 645 – 47 ½114.3 – 120.652563.522 ½57.152563.5
 76 – 748 – 49 ½121.92 – 125.732666.0423 ½59.692666.04
M87 – 850 – 52127 – 132.0826 ½67.3124 ½62.2327 ½69.85
L108 – 952 ½ – 55 ½133.35 – 140.972768.5825 ½64.7728 ½72.39
 129 – 1056 – 58142.24 – 147.322871.1226 ½67.313076.2
XL1410 – 1158 ½ – 60 ½148.59 – 153.6729 ½74.9327 ½69.8531 ½80.01
 1611 – 1261 – 64154.94 – 162.563178.742973.663383.82
XXL1812 – 1364 ½ – 66 ½163.83 – 168.9132 ½82.553076.23486.36

How do I know my suit size?

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The first step is knowing your body size. Look for a tailor near you and have them measure your body size.  This will make it easy for you to decide on your suit measurements once you reach the shop.

Next is to consult a suit size chart. Of course, suit size charts vary depending on the brand and style of suit.

So you must always ensure that you are using the right chart according to the type of suit you want to buy and the brand you are shopping at. 

There are other factors that you need to take into account:

  • The first is your body type. For example, if you have a wider frame, you may need to size up in order to accommodate your build.
  • Second is the cut of the suit. For example, a slim-fit suit will usually run smaller than a traditional fit suit. With all of this in mind, a size chart will then help you in finding the right ones. So for example, if you are looking for a slim fit, you will remember to use the right chart. 

You want to buy a suit size that has a slim fit so you can look smart and have the confidence you need wherever you may be going. Important to keep in mind here is that while you can easily have your waist and length adjusted, it is impossible to do the same for the hip, and chest.

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What are standard suit sizes?

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Suit size refers to the coat size across the chest. Suit jacket sizes have a standard range of between 34 and 52 inches. Suit sleeve length is key because you don’t want to buy a suit that otherwise has a perfect size, but the sleeves seem to be hanging, right?

Your upper body could be bigger than most people’s. It is at this point that you should pick a jacket that fits you well, even if the trouser has a different size. It can also be the other way round where the jacket fits perfectly but the trouser is a little shorter.

A suit size chart gives estimates of suit sizes for men in general. It is possible to enter a men’s wear shop, say your size – if you know it, and get a good fit. It is not always that easy though. You also want to have the right suit jacket size, and the suit jacket size chart comes in handy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is a 44 regular suit?

This is a large jacket with a chest measuring 44 inches wide. There are suits for plus size men too, and these have bigger jackets. In addition, for those who cannot fit in the regular or standard suits, a few shops stock big and tall men’s suits.

Nobody wants to look odd in a meeting, especially when it is a boardroom meeting. While most people don’t feel comfortable wearing suits, everyone can make an effort to look the part. Some shops have plus-size business suits as well.

Business ladies who feel standard suit sizes are not for them can relax. Why? Because several shops have plus-size women’s business suits to cater to their needs.

What are the 40s and 40r?

40r is commonly referred to as a medium jacket size. Different companies tend to use varying sizes depending on their customers’ needs. Number 40 refers to chest size and the letter R means regular.

You may also come across the 40s and 40l. Why the same number and different letters? A 40s jacket size means medium size just as does the 40l jacket size. What makes the difference is the variation in height and sleeve length.

A man with a body height of 5 foot 8 inches and a sleeve length of 34 inches would be better off with 40r. On the other hand, one with a height below 5 foot 7 inches and a 33-inch sleeve length would do better with the 40s. If your height is greater than 6-foot-1 inch and you have a 36-inch sleeve length, then buy the 40l suit size.

Is 42r medium or large and what size is a 42-suit jacket?

42r is a medium-suit jacket with a regular cut. 42 suit jacket is a suit jacket whose measurements don’t have all the details.  Some people feel embarrassed about trying out the suit at the shop, yet all shops expect it and have designated places for the same.

Still, if you don’t like the idea, some shops have suit-size calculators. These help you find your body measurements to determine the right suit size to match. You just put in a few details like height, weight, and size of your shoe and the gadget gives you the perfect size.

What does 42R mean in suit size?

A 42R suit jacket size means the chest is 42 inches and the jacket has a regular cut. This means the jacket, while not too loose, does not have a tight fit. It is only loose enough for your comfort.

Please note that suit sizes are usually marked using letters and numbers. The number stands for the chest size and the letters stand for length. The standard letters used are R (regular), L (long or large), and S (small). Bigger sizes are indicated by using XL (extra-large) and XS (extra-small).

Conclusion

There are standard suit sizes between 34 and 52 inches. To find out which is the right one for you, just ask a tailor to take your body measurements and then compare them with the suit-size label. You may also use suit size calculators available in many clothes shops to calculate the exact fit. However, the best option is to wear the suit itself.

The bottom line is that finding the right suit size can be tricky but not that difficult if you understand what to look out for. We hope that with this guide you can now find the right suit size. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We are more than happy to help!

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