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 Welcome  
eBay carries one of the largest selections of brands available on the web! Unfortunately, sizing can vary significantly from one manufacturer to another or between countries. In order to help you determine your standard size and bid with confidence, measuring instructions and sizing charts are provided as a general guideline.

Buyers should always refer to the seller's descriptions of size and fit before using the provided charts. If questions remain about a particular garment it is always best to ask the seller directly. If you don't have a measuring tape, simply use our printable measuring tape or use a piece of ribbon or string and line it up against a ruler or yardstick.

Printable Tape Measure (.PDF format)

 
 Men/Boys  
Neck
Measure the circumference of your neck just above the base and around your Adam's apple.
Place two fingers between your neck and the tape measure.
The length indicated on the tape measure is your neck size.

Arm/Sleeve
With your arm bent slightly, put your hand on your hip.
Start the tape measure at the center of the back of your neck.
Run the tape measure across the top of your shoulder, down to the elbow, and then to your wrist.
The length indicated on the tape measure is your arm/sleeve length.

Chest
Standing with your arms at your side, place the tape measure around the fullest part of your chest, under your arms.
Ensure that the tape measure remains parallel to the ground.
Place two fingers between the tape measure and your body.
The length indicated on the tape measure is your chest measurement.

Waist
While standing, wrap the tape measure around your natural waistline.
Keep the tape comfortably loose.
The length indicated on the tape measure is your waist measurement.

Inseam
Lay flat a pair of pants that fit you well.
Using a measuring tape, measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the pant along the seam.
The length indicated on the tape measure is your inseam.

  Measuring Charts: Men
All measurements given in inches. 1 Inch = 2.54 centimeters    
Sellers and eBay cannot be held responsible for garments which do not conform to these guidelines.    
Size Chart - Men
Size To Fit Chest To Fit Waist
S 34" - 36"
(86.4 - 91.4 cm)
28" - 30"
(71.1 - 76.2 cm)
M 38" - 40"
(96.5 - 101.6 cm)
32" - 34"
(81.3 - 86.4 cm)
L 42" - 44"
(106.7 - 111.8 cm)
36" - 38"
(91.4 - 96.5 cm)
XL 46" - 48"
(116.8 - 121.9 cm)
40" - 42"
(101.6 - 106.7 cm)
XXL 50" - 52"
(127 - 132.1 cm)
44" - 46"
(111.8 - 116.8 cm)
3XL 54" - 56"
(137.2 - 142.2 cm)
48" - 50"
(121.9 - 127 cm)
4XL 58" - 60"
(147.3 - 152.4 cm)
52" - 54"
(132.1 - 137.2 cm)
Size Chart - Jeans
By Waist Size US Size To-fit Waist (inch) To-fit Waist (cm)
26 S 26 66
27 S 27 68.6
28 S 28 71.1
29 M 29 73.7
30 M 30 76.2
31 M 31 78.7
32 M 32 81.3
33 L 33 83.8
34 L 34 86.4
35 L 35 88.9
36 L 36 91.4
37 XL 37 94
38 XL 38 96.5

 
 Women/Girls  
Bust
With your arms at your side, place the tape measure around the fullest part of your chest, under your arms.
Make sure that the tape measure remains parallel to the floor.
The length indicated on the tape measure is your bust measurement.

Waist
While standing, wrap the tape measure around your natural waistline.
Keep the tape comfortably loose.
The length indicated on the tape measure is your waist measurement.

Hips
While standing with your feet together, wrap the tape measure around the fullest part of your body between your waist and your knees. This is approximately 8 inches below your waist.
Make sure that the tape measure remains parallel to the floor.
The length indicated on the tape measure is your hip measurement.
  Measuring Charts: Women
All measurements given in inches. 1 Inch = 2.54 centimeters    
Sellers and eBay cannot be held responsible for garments which do not conform to these guidelines.    
Size Chart - Women
Standard Size US Size To Fit Bust To Fit Waist To Fit Hips
XS 0 31"-32"
(78.7-81.3 cm)
23"-24"
(58.4-61 cm)
33.5"-34.5"
(85.1-87.6 cm)
XS 2 32"-33"
(81.3-83.8 cm)
24"-25"
(61-63.5 cm)
34.5"-35.5"
(87.6-90.2 cm)
S 4 33"-34"
(83.8-86.3 cm)
25"-26"
(63.5-66 cm)
35.5"-36.5"
(90.2-92.7 cm)
S 6 34"-35"
(86.3-88.9 cm)
26"-27"
(66-68.6 cm)
36.5"-37.5"
(92.7-95.2 cm)
M 8 35"-36"
(88.9-91.4 cm)
27"-28"
(68.6-71.1 cm)
37.5"-38.5"
(95.2-97.8 cm)
M 10 36"-37"
(91.4-94 cm)
28"-29"
(71.1-73.7 cm)
38.5"-39.5"
(97.8-100.3 cm)
L 12 37.5"-38.5"
(95.2-97.8 cm)
30"-31"
(76.2-78.7 cm)
40"-41"
(101.6-104.1 cm)
L 14 39"-40"
(99.1-101.6 cm)
31"-32"
(78.7-81.3 cm)
41.5"-42.5"
(105.4-108 cm)
XL 16 40.5"-41.5"
(102.9-105.4 cm)
32.5"-33.5"
(82.6-85.1 cm)
43"-44"
(109.2-111.8 cm)
XL 18 41.5"-42.5"
(105.4-107.9 cm)
33.5"-34.5"
(85.1-87.6 cm)
44"-45"
(111.8-114.3 cm)
XXL 20 42.5"-43.5"
(107.9-110.5 cm)
34.5"-35.5"
(87.6-90.2 cm)
45"-46"
(114.3-116.8 cm)
XXL 22 43.5"-44.5"
(110.5-113 cm)
35.5"-36.5"
(90.2-92.7 cm)
46"-47"
(116.8-119.4 cm)
3XL 24 45"-46"
(114.3-116.8 cm)
37"-38"
(94-96.5 cm)
47.5"-48.5"
(120.6-123.2 cm)
3XL 26 46"-47"
(116.8-119.4 cm)
38"-39"
(96.5-99 cm)
48.5"-49.5"
(123.2-125.7 cm)
Size Chart - Jeans
By Waist Size US Size To-fit Waist (inch) To-fit Waist (cm)
25 0 25 63.5
26 2 26 66
27 4 27 68.6
28 6 28 71.1
29 8 29 73.7
30 10 30 76.2
31 10 31 78.7
32 12 32 81.3
33 14 33 83.8
34 16 34 86.4
 
 Children  
All measurements given in inches. 1 Inch = 2.54 centimeters    
Sellers and eBay cannot be held responsible for garments which do not conform to these guidelines.    
Size Chart - Kids
Size/Age To Fit Waist (Approx.) To Fit Height (Approx.)
6M 19"-20" (48-51 cm) 22"-26" (56-66 cm)
3T 20"-21" (51-53 cm) 36"-40" (92-102 cm)
4 21"-22" (53-56 cm) 40"-44" (102-112 cm)
6 22"-23" (56-58 cm) 44"-48" (112-122 cm)
8 23"-24" (58-61 cm) 48"-52" (122-132 cm)
10 24.5"-25" (62-64 cm) 52"-56" (132-142 cm)
12 26"-26.5" (66-67 cm) 56"-58" (142-147 cm)
14 27"-27.5" (69-70 cm) 58"-60" (147-152 cm)
16 28"-28.5" (71-72 cm) 60"-62" (152-157 cm)

 
 Accessories  
Hats
Wrap the tape measure around the part of your head where your hat would naturally rest. This is generally 1" above the ears.
The length indicated on the tape measure is your head measurement.
Use the hat chart to identify the corresponding size.

Gloves
With your hand lying flat, wrap the tape measure around the knuckles of your strong or dominant hand, excluding your thumb.
The length indicated on the tape measure is your hand measurement.
Use the glove chart to identify the corresponding size.

Belts
While standing, wrap the tape measure around your natural waistline.
Keep the tape comfortably loose.
The length indicated on the tape measure is your waist measurement.
Use the belt chart to identify the corresponding size.

Shoes
Place a piece of blank paper on a hard floor.
While wearing socks of normal thickness, place one foot on the paper.
Using a pencil, mark the end of your heel and the tip of your longest toe.
Measure the distance between the two marks using a tape measure or ruler.
The length indicated is your foot measurement.

  Measuring Charts: Accessories

All measurements given in inches. 1 Inch = 2.54 centimeters    
Sellers and eBay cannot be held responsible for garments which do not conform to these guidelines.    
Men's Shoe Approximate Sizing
Women's Shoe Approximate Sizing
Kid's Shoe Approximate Sizing
Hat Approximate Sizing
Belt Approximate Sizing
Glove Approximate Sizing