Kids' Body Measurements (in inches)

Our Fit Specifications Team works with manufacturers around the world to ensure consistent L.L.Bean sizing. Use the charts shown here to determine your size, then order with confidence.

View in centimeters

Little Boys'/Little Girls' Big Boys'/Big Girls'
Size S M L S M L XL
Size 4 5/6 6X/7 8 10-12 14-16 18
Height 38-40 41-44 45-48 49-52 53-58 59-63 64
Chest 23 ½ 24 ½ 26 27 28-30 31-33 34
Waist 21 22 22 ½ 23 ½ 24-25 26-27 28
Hips 24 25 ½ 27 28 30-32 33-34 36
Girls' Torso 38⅛ 40¾-42¾ 44¾ 46 ½ 48¾-51 53½-56 57
Toddlers' Body Measurements (in inches)
Size 2T 3T 4T
Height 33-34 35-36 37-38
Chest 21 22 23
Waist 20 20½ 21
Hips 22 23 24
Infants' Body Measurements (in inches and pounds)
Size 0-3M 3-6M 6-12M 12-18M
Height 22-25 25-27 27-29 29-32
Weight 9-14 14-18 18-22 22-25

How to Measure: Kids'

Chest

With child's arms down, slip tape under arms and across chest and shoulder blades, holding tape firm and level.

Waist

Measure around the natural waistline.

Hips

With child standing, measure around fullest point of the hips.

Inseam

Measure similar pants that fit the child well. Lay them flat, with the front and back creased smooth. Measure along the inseam from crotch to bottom of leg hem.

Torso

Start by the neck at the highest point of the shoulder, then measure down over the chest through the crotch and continue up the back to the starting point.