SIZE CHART – WOMEN’S STANDARD BODY MEASUREMENTS

In the previous post, I have discussed HOW TO TAKE MEASUREMENTS AND GUIDELINES. Today we will know about Size charts. A sizing system is based on body measurements taken on a cross-section of the population. This sample of sizes helps manufacturers to produce garments that will provide a better fit to a larger population. And that the point of the size chart, a sizing system must cover a larger population.

Size Chart

In history, the sizing system was modified multiple times. There are many sizing systems. United States uses the US sizing system, whereas United Kindom uses UK sizing system. India also uses UK sizing system. There is a EURO sizing system too. Every country has its sizing system. China developed its sizing standard in the 1970s. In German sizing system was published in 1983 by DOB-VERBAND. Japan is the first country who started to use a 3D scanner for Anthropometric Measurements in 1992.

Alpha Sizing

You know the alpha sizing. XSS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL are called alpha sizing. These are the size we use nowadays in most cases. Dresses, T-shirts, Blouses, Innerwear, even sometimes skirt and jeans use alpha sizing. Alpha-based sizing is a part of EN 13402 European standard, developed in 1996.

Size Intervals

Different countries use their sizing system, Even different brands may use different sizing. Even they use the same sizing system they can produce a variety of sized garments in a particular range. For example, brand A has 30, 32, 34, and 36 size dresses, weather brand B has 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 number dresses. So, we can see that from the 30-36 range, A has four varieties where B has seven varieties. In a competitive market B will conquer, rather than A, because B is providing more size, causing more satisfied customers. Now, this also means B has more stocks, and for that B can also increase the price for that wide collection.

Now, let’s assume those sizes are particularly for that inches of chest garments. What I mean is A-36 is for dresses with 36-inch chests or B-30 is for dresses with 36-inch chests. So, for A the size interval (difference between corresponding sizes) is 2 and for B the size interval is 1. So, we understand, the lesser the size interval, the more the accuracy will be.

Importance of Size Chart

• Size charts help manufacturer produce garment for a larger population.
• Retailers understand the demad of each sizing, based on the area, and can keep suitable sizes.
• With size charts customers can fid there perfect size accordingly, and thus reduce difficulty in buying.

Standard Body Measurements

Here I am proving a size chart for Medium height (160cm – 170cm) Women because a larger population falls into this category.

Size (In cm)	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30
Bust	80	84	88	92	97	102	107	112	117	122	127	132
Waist	60	64	68	72	77	82	87	92	97	102	107	112
Hip	85	89	93	97	102	107	112	117	122	127	132	137
Across Back	32.4	33.4	34.4	35.4	36.6	37.8	39	40.2	41.4	42.6	43.8	45
Shoulder	11.75	12	12.25	12.5	12.8	13.1	13.4	13.7	14	14.3	14.6	14.9
Neck Size	35	36	37	38	39.2	40.4	41.6	42.8	44	45.2	46.4	47.6
Upper Arm	26	27.2	28.4	29.6	31	32.8	34.4	36	37.8	39.6	41.4	43.2
Wrist	15	15.5	16	16.5	17	17.5	18	18.5	19	19.5	20	20.5
Ankle	23	23.5	24	24.5	25.1	25.7	26.3	26.9	27.5	28.1	28.7	29.3
Armhole Depth	20	20.5	21	21.5	22	22.5	23	23.5	24.2	24.9	25.6	26.1
Waist to Knee	57.5	58	58.5	59	59.5	60	60.5	61	61.25	61.5	61.75	62
Waist to Hip	20	20.3	20.6	20.9	21.2	21.5	21.8	22.1	22.3	22.5	22.7	22.9
Waist to Floor	102	103	104	105	106	107	108	109	109.5	110	110.5	111

If you did not noticed yet,

• First half and Last half of Size has different Interval.
• Bust, Waist and Hip increases by 4-5cm
• Across Back sizes increse by 1 to 1.2 cm
• Shoulder Measurements increase by 0.25 to 0.3 cm.
• Leg length increases by 1 to 0.5 cm.

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