The correct measurement in the example photos is 1925. Measure via your shoulder and elbow. Chestbust measure around the fullest part of the chestbust. Standard size dress shirt length. However the traditional measurement method still prevails in modern menswear. To take the measurements youll need a measuring tape and a notepad.
Note that sleeve length is best measured by another person. If you do any of these the measurements will not be accurate and the shirt will not fit. Write down the measurement to the closest inch on the notepad. Womens us shirt size chart inches. Mens t shirt size can be determined in two different ways by either body measurements or garment specific measurements. This is your sleeve length.
Do not puff out your chest suck in your belly or flex your muscles. If youre not sure about measuring your body for shirt length you can measure the length of a shirt that fits well or use these general guidelines for shirts that are going to be tucked in. Cross back measure from shoulder to shoulder. Remember to measure in inches to match the mens shirt sizing. T shirt size by garment measurements measure t shirt width edge to edge not circumference and t shirt length in front like shown in illustration below. Lets start with garment specific measurements.
Youll start with one end of your measuring tape from the top edge of your neckline seam on the front of your body and then pull all the way to the bottom of the front hem. In terms of finding the right size it is best to take measurements of your body and refer to the size charts of the clothing producer. This will ensure that your body is step 2 measure around the widest part of your chest. To convert boys clothes sizes into mens please be aware that boys shirts and pants are cut differently from men clothes. Sleeve length for dress shirts are measured from the center of your back because dress shirts have a loose fitting shoulder and armhole that does not sit on your natural shoulder position. Shirts today are fitted more closely to the body and often the sleeve length could be taken from your arm length.
Lay the shirt flat on a hard surface same as above. For measurements in cm please see shirt size chart in bottom of this page. Measure straight across from the left of the shirt to the right of the shirt. Wrap a measuring tape around the. Step 1 keep your body relaxed while taking your measurements. Place the tape flat and keep your posture straight while taking measurements.
Stop at your wrist where you want the shirt to end. Try the shirt on during this step so you can determine the exact length of your body. You can find out your shirt size with the measurements provided in the chart above. Back waist length measure from the most prominent bone at base of neck to the natural waistline4. Measure from the back of your neck. Center back neckto wrist with arm straight measure from back base of neck across shoulder and along arm to wrist3.
All measurements in inches. The measuring tape needs to be loose enough to slide around easily1 x research source consider having someone take your measurements for you. Find the narrowest part of the shirt which should be about halfway between the armpit and the bottom of the shirt or around the 5th or 6th buttons. Do not draw the tape too tightly.