Standard UK Body Measurements for Knitting

When designing or adjusting knitwear, you need accurate body measurements. These tables show standard UK sizing for women, men and children. Remember that finished garment measurements include ease — the extra room built into a garment beyond body measurements. Positive ease gives a relaxed fit; negative ease gives a snug fit.

Women's Measurements (UK Dress Sizes)

UK Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)	Hips (cm)	Arm Length (cm)	Body Length (cm)
8	82	63	88	56	40
10	86	67	92	56	40
12	91	72	97	57	41
14	96	77	102	57	42
16	101	82	107	58	42
18	107	88	113	58	43
20	112	93	118	59	43
22	117	98	123	59	44

Men's Measurements

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)	Hips (cm)	Arm Length (cm)	Body Length (cm)
S (36–38)	91–97	76–82	91–97	61	44
M (38–40)	97–102	82–88	97–102	63	45
L (42–44)	107–112	92–97	107–112	64	46
XL (46–48)	117–122	102–107	117–122	65	47
XXL (50–52)	127–132	112–117	127–132	66	48

Children's Measurements (by Age)

Age	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)	Arm Length (cm)	Body Length (cm)
2 years	53	51	22	21
4 years	58	53	27	24
6 years	63	56	32	28
8 years	68	59	36	31
10 years	73	62	40	35
12 years	78	65	44	38

Children's sizes vary enormously — always measure the intended wearer if possible. These are average UK measurements.

Garment Sizing Calculators

Use our tools to calculate garment dimensions including ease:

Garment Sizing Calculators — calculate finished measurements with ease for any garment type

Body measurements are based on UK industry standards. Arm length is measured from armpit to wrist. Body length is measured from underarm to waist. Always take actual body measurements of the person you're knitting for wherever possible.

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UK Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)	Hips (cm)	Arm Length (cm)	Body Length (cm)
8	82	63	88	56	40
10	86	67	92	56	40
12	91	72	97	57	41
14	96	77	102	57	42
16	101	82	107	58	42
18	107	88	113	58	43
20	112	93	118	59	43
22	117	98	123	59	44

UK Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)	Hips (cm)	Arm Length (cm)	Body Length (cm)
8	82	63	88	56	40
10	86	67	92	56	40
12	91	72	97	57	41
14	96	77	102	57	42
16	101	82	107	58	42
18	107	88	113	58	43
20	112	93	118	59	43
22	117	98	123	59	44

UK Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)	Hips (cm)	Arm Length (cm)	Body Length (cm)
8	82	63	88	56	40
10	86	67	92	56	40
12	91	72	97	57	41
14	96	77	102	57	42
16	101	82	107	58	42
18	107	88	113	58	43
20	112	93	118	59	43
22	117	98	123	59	44