Blog — sizing

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...

Adult small is the first size in the adult range for most blank shirt brands. It fits a 34 to 36 inch chest with a 27 to 28 inch body length. But the exact measurements vary by brand, and some brands run noticeably slimmer than others. Here is every major brand's adult small measurements in one place. Adult Small Size Chart by Brand Brand Chest (in) Body Length (in) Shoulder Width (in) Sleeve Length (in) Fit Style Gildan 5000 34-36 28 18 8 Boxy, traditional Bella+Canvas 3001 34-36 28 17 8 Slim, modern Comfort Colors 1717 36-38 28 19 8.5...

Youth 14/16 matches an adult small in chest width but runs 3 to 5 inches shorter in body length. Full brand-by-brand conversion across Gildan, Bella+Canvas, Comfort Colors, Hanes, and Next Level.

Youth extra small fits kids 4 to 7 years old with chest 20 to 23 inches, but every brand sizes it differently. Here are the exact measurements for Gildan, Bella+Canvas, Comfort Colors, Next Level, and Hanes, plus how to know if your kid is youth XS or still in toddler sizes.

A youth large fits kids roughly ages 10 to 12, but the exact measurements vary by brand and it is not the same as an adult small. Here are the numbers, a brand comparison table, and how to order the right size for your team or group.