Blog — size conversion

Youth sizes and kids sizes are different labeling systems for the same age group. Retail stores like Target, Old Navy, and Walmart use "kids sizes" (size 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, etc.) based on age. Custom apparel brands like Gildan, Bella+Canvas, and Hanes use "youth sizes" (YXS, YS, YM, YL, YXL) based on chest measurements. Here is how to convert between the two systems. Youth Size to Kids Size Conversion Chart Youth Size Kids Size (Retail) Chest (in) Fits Ages Fits Height (in) Youth XS 4-5 / XS 24-26 4-5 39-43 Youth S 6-7 / S 28-30 6-7 44-48 Youth...

Youth XL is the same as adult XS in chest width but shorter in every other measurement. In most brands, youth XL measures 34 to 36 inches in the chest with a 25-inch body length. Adult XS (where available) measures 30 to 32 inches in the chest with a 27-inch body length. The chest overlap only exists in boxy brands like Gildan and Hanes. But most people asking "what size is youth XL" are really asking: what does it convert to in adult sizing? The answer is adult small. Youth XL in Adult Sizing: The Conversion Brand Youth XL Chest...

Youth small does not have a direct adult equivalent. It is a child-specific size that sits three full sizes below the start of adult sizing. A youth small measures 26 to 30 inches in the chest depending on the brand, while the smallest adult size (adult XS or adult small) starts at 30 to 34 inches. There is no adult shirt that matches youth small. Youth Small Compared to Every Other Size Size Chest (in) Body Length (in) Category How It Compares to Youth Small Toddler 5T/6T 22-24 16-17 Toddler 1-2 sizes smaller, different proportions Youth XS 24-26 18 Youth...