How to figure out what size your T-shirt is. What you should be guided by to determine the size of a men's T-shirt correctly

07.07.2019

A T-shirt is a garment beloved by both women and men. The popularity of T-shirts did not come immediately, initially they were on the uniforms of American soldiers and acted as underwear. Only decades later, this wardrobe item entered the daily life of fashionistas, they began to wear it to work, put it on for a picnic, walk, or visit.

The harmony of the image is impossible if the size of the T-shirt is chosen incorrectly. In order not to miss with the choice, you need to take measurements of the figure, and we will talk about this now.

How to determine size?

In those distant times, when no designation systems still existed, manufacturers sewed products based on their own numbering tables. Then many companies switched to certain standards, but there were also those who did not want to part with history under any circumstances.

That is why clothes from one country may differ in parameters, although the tags contain one number. The best way to find clothes is to try them on, but this is not always the case. The reason is buying a T-shirt from an online store.

The determination of the Russian size is based on the measurement of the chest girth. To correctly measure, take an unstretched measuring tape and pull it through the armpits, shoulder blades and chest of the man. Divide the total in half. For example, the volume of the chest is 100 cm. When this figure is divided by two, the 50th p is obtained.

If the man is not at home, but you need to go to the store for a new thing, take a T-shirt from the closet that “fits” well on his figure. Measure the distance at the chest level on the front of the garment, this will be the starting figure.

size table

Men sometimes order clothes on foreign Internet sites. The high quality of famous brands haunts the strong half of humanity and forces them to make purchases, which are accompanied by a certain amount of risk. The fact is that the sizes of imported clothes do not correspond to domestic ones.

How to get out of the situation and buy the thing you like so that it “fits” well?

50th p. corresponds to 48th Italian and 40th American and will organically look on a man up to 179 cm tall. By the way, in Germany and France, a T-shirt of size 50 will also be made for a chest circumference of 100 cm, it will coincide with ours. Letter designation - M.

Your russian the size	Girth chest (cm)	Height (before)	USA	Europe EUR / GER / FR	Italy	Literal international
44	86-89	170	34	44	42	XXS
46	90-93	173	36	46	44	XS
48	94-97	176	38	48	46	S
50	98-101	179	40	50	48	M
52	102-105	182	42	52	50	L
54	106-109	184	44	54	52	XL
56	110-113	186	46	56	54	XXL
58	114-117	188	48	58	56	XXXL
60	118-121	189	50	60	58	XXXL
62	122-125	191	52	62	60	XXXL
64	126-129	193	54	64	62	4XL
66	130-133	194	56	66	64	4XL
68	134-137	196	58	68	66	5XL
70	138-141	198	60	70	68	5XL

For purchases in American online stores, you should also know the length of the product. This will allow you to purchase the most suitable product.

How to make the right choice?

T-shirts are produced in a wide variety of shades, but classic colors are always popular with men. Gray, white, black, blue - all of them are combined with casual jeans and business suit trousers.

Clothing with inscriptions requires knowledge of the language in which they are made, otherwise you can get into a mess. Models with ornaments will decorate the image, make it brighter, but they are appropriate only in special cases.

A men's wardrobe should contain at least 6-7 versatile T-shirts. Skillfully combining them with shorts, trousers, jeans, you can look different every time. For informal meetings, clothes with a collar and buttons, the so-called "polo" model, are suitable. The length of the product is up to the waist of the trousers, everything below looks casual.

It is better to choose clothes made from natural materials, in which the skin breathes and does not become sweaty in hot weather. Keep in mind that a 100% cotton T-shirt will “shrink” after the first wash and lose a few centimeters in length. Exceptions are items of expensive brands that are sewn from material that has undergone steam treatment.

T-shirts and T-shirts - what could be more comfortable and more practical? But few know how to determine the exact size of the model in order to enjoy wearing it.

T-shirt is a versatile clothing that is in demand and is necessary at any time of the year, among adherents of any clothing style, of any gender and age. But in order for such models to become an integral part of the wardrobe, convenient and practical, you need to learn how to correctly determine their size.

The sizes of women's, men's and children's T-shirts are determined in different ways. Not only the principle of their standardization by different manufacturers differs, but the principle of taking individual measurements. For unisex models, a special dimensional grid of T-shirts and T-shirts has been developed, which you need to learn to read correctly.

If the gender is not indicated on the product, then you can refer to the following size table:

International size	Russian	European	American
S	46-48	46-48	36-38
M	48-50	48-50	38-40
L	50-52	50-52	40-42
XL	52-54	52-54	42-44
2XL	54-56	54-56	44-46
3XL	56-58	56-58	46-48

Many foreign and Russian manufacturers of T-shirts offer their own size charts, which indicate which body measurements correspond to certain sizes of models. If there are such clarifications on the website of an online store or on the packaging of a T-shirt, then before buying a product, you need to determine your parameters as accurately as possible. This is usually:

chest girth,
shoulder length,
the length of the shirt on the back,
T-shirt length along the shelf.

Knowing your parameters, you can easily determine the size of men's and women's T-shirts or T-shirts of various styles and cuts from any manufacturer.

The human body is constantly changing. It is recommended to take measurements to determine the size of clothes once every 2 months.

Men's models - how to determine the size

To determine the size of a men's T-shirt, it is enough to take only one measurement - the girth of the chest. To do this, you need to take the most comfortable posture while standing upright and place a centimeter tailor's tape along the shoulder blades on the back, armpits and along the most prominent points of the chest. The resulting value, divided by two, is the Russian size of a men's T-shirt or T-shirt.

If the selected model is made abroad, then the Russian size will need to be compared with the dimensional standards of another country:

Russian	European	American	international
46	46	36	XS
50	50	40	M
52	52	42	L
56	56	46	XXS

Italian-made T-shirts have an interesting feature. When buying models with the marking of this country, you need to choose one size smaller than the Russian one. For example, if you need 44, then we take 42, 46 - 44, 48 - 46.

How to read women's sizes on T-shirts and T-shirts

The principle of determining the exact parameters of the female body is different from the male principle. Even to determine the size of a regular T-shirt, you need to accurately measure

shirt length - the distance from the middle of the shoulder to the waist,
width - bust girth, divided in half,
shelf height - from the base of the neck, through the chest, to the waist.

Modern sizing charts for women's clothing, including T-shirts and T-shirts, often use only two parameters as a guide. On the packaging of the T-shirt or on the website of the online store, you can see similar tables:

Bust / height	Russian size	international
90/164	44	XS
98/164	48	M
106/182	52-54	XXL

Responsible manufacturers and sellers always provide buyers with detailed product sizing guides. You just need to learn how to read them correctly and carefully.

Sizes of children's T-shirts and T-shirts - features of choice

Children's models are selected taking into account age, height and chest girth. Before buying, you need to measure only two values and read the table, taking into account also the age of the baby:

When choosing a children's T-shirt or T-shirt, it is necessary to build on, first of all, from the chest girth.

A T-shirt is considered not only an integral part of both women's and men's wardrobe, but also a good gift. The variety of types and designs of this seemingly simple garment is so huge that it is simply impossible not to find a suitable option that would go well with yours.

The selection of a T-shirt, like any other clothing, begins with a fitting. But there are a number of cases when it will not be possible to try on a new thing before purchasing. For example, you buy it as a gift, on order or on the Internet. In order not to be mistaken and not to be disappointed when receiving a parcel because of an unsuitable size, we came up with a special universal dimensional grid, which you can always check with and decide on the selection of a wardrobe remotely.

Each country has its own size designations, so it is undesirable to tell the seller with confidence that you have a 44th size, without looking at the country where the thing was produced.

There is a huge risk that such an attempt to hit the sky with your finger will not be crowned with success, and you will get too small or, conversely, too large, because the Russian 44th size corresponds to the European 36th size in women's clothing, and the European 44th - as much as the 52nd Russian. Imagine how much you can make a mistake without specifying which dimensional grid to look at.

How to determine the size of a T-shirt

So, it is quite simple to determine your T-shirt size, for this you need an ordinary fabric "centimeter" or a simple thread with a ruler, which will take a couple of measurements. The girth of the chest is measured and divided in half (otherwise - half-girth), as well as the length from the highest point of the shoulder to the waist. Further, the dimensions obtained should be rounded up to the maximum (this is the margin in case of shrinkage) and compared with the base dimensional grid of the country of origin.

For example, if the floor girth of the chest is 48 cm, then rounding up the value to the maximum (50 cm), we get the correspondence to the international size M (for men) and XL (for women).

But everything is not so simple, there are a number of different standards for the designation of clothing sizes, which differ significantly from each other. So, the Russian size standards are visually the largest, but at the same time they correspond to the smaller European and letter marks of international standards. In Russia and Ukraine, by the way, this very half-girth of the chest is used as a digital designation of the size of a T-shirt and clothing in general.

Let's take a closer look at how to determine the size of a T-shirt, knowing our parameters:

# male bust size equal to 46-48 cm and length up to 70 cm corresponds to size S (international) / 46 (RUS) / 44 (EU) / 12 (USA);

# in women's equivalent, bust half girth 44-46 cm and length up to 70 cm corresponds to sizes S (international) / 44 (RUS) / 38 (EU) / 10 (USA);

# international sizes are marked like this: ( XXS) Extra Extra Small, ( XS) Extra Small, (S) mall, (M) edium, (L) arge, (XL) Extra Large, (XXL) Extra Extra Large, (XXXL) Extra Extra Extra Large, also differing by about 2 units and 2-3 cm half girth.

For clarity, we will present everything in the form of a table.

Men's T-shirt Sizes

half-girth	42-44	44-46	46-48	48-50	50-52	52-54	54-56	56-58
INTERNATIONAL ST-T	XXS	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL	XXXL
RUS	42-44	44-46	46-48	48-50	50-54	54-56	56-58	58-60
EURO	40	42	44	46	48	50	52-54	56-60
UK / USA	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22

Women's T-shirt sizes

half-girth	40-42	42-44	44-46	46-48	48-50	50-52	52-54	54-56
INTERNATIONAL ST-T	XXS	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL	XXXL
RUS	40-42	42-44	44-46	46-48	48-50	50-52	52-54	54-56
EURO	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48
UK / USA	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20

In modern online stores, often, there is a page with a dimensional grid of a particular product, which will greatly facilitate your choice. Only now you need to know the size by heart, preferably in all dimensional grids, and also remember the parameters so as not to constantly re-measure the chest girth and body length before each purchase in a new place. When purchasing a T-shirt as a gift, check with its future owner the above parameters: half-girth (width) and length.

We figured out the sizes, now a little about how not to be disappointed in a purchase, even if you correctly indicated your size.

Site tips site how to choose a quality T-shirt

Firstly, the material used for sewing the T-shirt must not be overlooked. Some types of fabrics, after the first wash, can shrink significantly, and it will be problematic to squeeze into an almost new thing. In the best case, you can give it to your younger brother or even send it to the landfill. Cotton fabric is considered the most dangerous in terms of shrinkage, but when sewing high-quality clothes, cotton is processed in such a way that subsequently shrinkage will be insignificant. In any case, in order not to miscalculate with the size, you should not deliberately underestimate your dimensions, because a thing one size smaller will only emphasize the flaws of your figure.

Secondly. Remember, a good T-shirt cannot be too cheap, especially if it is adorned with a bold print or appliqué. Often, inexpensive prints are not applied with high quality and will wear off after the first wash, and they can either just wash out of the fabric or "float", making the T-shirt suitable only for wearing at home.

If you buy a T-shirt in a store, do not be too lazy to rub the drawing with your finger a little, bad paint will easily take, leaving a color mark on your finger. It is better not to buy this product, because you run the risk of not only throwing money down the drain, but also causing an allergy to low-quality dye.

And thirdly, it would be nice to check the seams for strength, slightly stretching them to the sides, this is very important, especially in the case of buying a tight-fitting T-shirt, which women usually prefer.

Happy shopping! And do not forget about the sense of proportion and really estimate your size!

Alexandra, specially for the site site

04 September 2009

Women's T-shirt is a versatile piece of clothing. It can be worn both in hot summer weather and under a sweater in winter. Lightweight and comfortable, it will perfectly complement any look. However, in order for the T-shirt to sit beautifully on a woman's figure, it is necessary not only to choose the color, material, but also the size.

Women's T-shirt sizes are easily determined using a table or grid. Comparing her data with the specified parameters, a woman can quickly, and most importantly, correctly determine her size.

How do I know the size of a women's jersey?

All sizes of women's T-shirts are determined in two ways. The first - measured on the back, the second - under the armhole.

To determine the parameters along the back, it is necessary to measure the distance from the top of the shoulder to the lumbar with a measuring tape. In the second option, the size of the circumference of the hips and chest is measured. The data is split in two.

So, 42 size is XS US size. At the same time, the T-shirt is 57.5 cm long, 37 cm wide and 32.5 cm - half the waist circumference.

Size S or 44, the domestic parameter is characterized by the following data: 58.5 cm - length, 41 cm - width, 37.5 cm - width along the waist line.

For the most common size 46, the following parameters are inherent: 60 cm - length, 43 cm - width, 41.5 cm - half-girth of the waist.

The size of women's T-shirts L is equal to 46 Russian. At the same time, the length of the clothes is 61 cm, the width is 44 cm, and 42.5 cm is half the measurement of the waist.

Choosing a product 62 cm long, a woman starts from sizes XL or 48. Here, the width of the T-shirt will be 48 cm, and the half-girth of the waist is 45 cm. Taking this information into account and correctly measuring your own volumes, you will choose to choose a beautiful T-shirt exactly in size.

Women's T-shirt Size Chart

Length X / Y, cm	Size, Russia	Size, Europe
38/50	42 – 44	XS
40/54	44 – 46	S
44/55	46 – 48	M
48/57	48 – 50	L
50/59	50 – 52	XL
52/60	52 – 54	XXL

How to take measurements correctly to determine the size of a women's T-shirt?

The length of the women's jersey is measured as follows. The width of one shoulder is divided into two and, from the middle with a centimeter tape, we lead down to the lumbar region.

The width of the product is the chest circumference divided equally. In this case, the tape should pass along the most prominent points of the bust.

To find out the width of the product along the waistline, take the tape and measure the parameter along the natural curves. Further, it also needs to be divided in half.

How are women's t-shirts sizes measured?

The main parameters that determine women's sizes of T-shirts are the girth of the chest and waist. To correctly take measurements from the chest, it is necessary to measure the most prominent points of the chest with a centimeter, then the area under the armpits, and on the back a little higher.

The waist is measured quite simply: in its thinnest area. Knowing these measurements, you can easily determine the Russian size of a T-shirt. The bust is no more than 76 cm and the waist is no more than 58 - this is 38 size, the chest is 80 and the waist is about 62 - 40 size and so on.

Correspondence of Russian sizes of women's T-shirts to foreign ones

Many manufacturing countries have their own dimensional grids that differ from others. The easiest option is to determine the size of women's T-shirts according to the manufacturer's table. The main thing is to know your volumes.

If in Russia the sizes of T-shirts start with 40 and end with more than 64, in England - with 4. Our 38 corresponds to the British 4, 40 - 6, 42 - 8, and so on.

In the USA, sizes are measured in the same way, but they start at zero. That is, our 38 is equal to them, 42 is 4, and so on. Italian sizes often start from zero, but they are denoted by Roman numerals, and the increase interval is not two, but one.

As for the Japanese sizes, they are unpaired: the system starts with three (ours is 38), and ends at 35. Some manufacturers may use international sizes that start with XS and end with XXL, and so on.

In any case, before buying a T-shirt, it is better to seek help from the table of sizes of women's clothing and T-shirts, which will help you determine the match with jewelry precision.

Size Chart for Women's Clothing and T-shirts

Size, Russia	Chest girth, cm	Waist girth, cm	Hip girth, cm	Sleeve length, cm	Letter designation	Size, England	Size, USA
38	76	58	82	58/60	XXS	4	0
40	80	62	86	59/61	XS	6	2
42	84	66	92	59/61	S	8	4
44	88	70	96	60/62	M	10	6
46	92	74	100	60/62	M	12	8
48	96	78	104	60/62	L	14	10
50	100	82	108	61/63	L	16	12
52	104	86	112	61/63	XL	18	14
54	108	90	116	61/63	XXL	20	16
56	112	94	120	6163	XXL	22	18
58	116	98	124	62/64	XXXL	24	20
60	120	102	128	62/64	4XL	26	22
62	124	106	132	62/65	4XL	28	24
64	128	110	136	62/65	4XL	30	26
66	132	114	140	62/65	5XL	32	28
68	136	118	144	62/65	5XL	34	30
70	140	122	48	62/65	5XL	36	32