Hoodie Size Chart: Men, Women, Sweatshirt, Kids & Oversized

A hoodie size chart sorts sizes by chest measurement: S = 35-37 in, M = 38-41 in, L = 42-45 in, XL = 46-49 in, 2XL = 50-53 in. A hoodie’s pit-to-pit width, doubled, is its garment chest, which runs 4-6 inches larger than your body chest.

This guide covers men’s, women’s, oversized, sweatshirt and kids’ sizes. It also shows how to measure and fix a bad fit.

Hoodie Size Chart at a Glance

Size	Body Chest (in)	Pit-to-Pit (in)	Body Length (in)
XS	32–34	19–20	25–26
S	35–37	20–21	27–28
M	38–41	21–22	28–29
L	42–45	23–24	29–30
XL	46–49	25–26	30–31
2XL	50–53	27–28	31–32
3XL	54–57	29–30	32–33

Men’s Hoodie Size Chart

Size	Chest (in)	Body Length (in)	Sleeve, Centre Back (in)
XS	32–34	25–26	32–33
S	35–37	27–28	33–34
M	38–41	28–29	34–35
L	42–45	29–30	35–36
XL	46–49	30–31	36–37
2XL	50–53	31–32	37–38
3XL	54–57	32–33	38–39

Women’s Hoodie Size Chart

Bust is the key number here. Women’s cuts have narrower shoulders, a shorter body length and a slightly tapered waist.

Size	Bust (in)	Pit-to-Pit (in)	Body Length (in)	US Numeric
XS	31–33	17.5–18	24–25	0–2
S	33–35	18.5–19	25–26	4–6
M	35–37	19.5–20	26–27	8–10
L	38–40	21–21.5	27–28	12–14
XL	41–43	22.5–23	28–29	16–18
2XL	44–46	24–24.5	29–30	20–22

Oversized Hoodie Size Chart

Drop-shoulder hoodies add roughly 4–6 inches of chest width over a regular cut. Your usual size will feel loose and boxy, which is the point.

Size	Pit-to-Pit (in)	Body Length (in)	Shoulder Drop (in)
S	23–24	28–29	1.5–2
M	25–26	29–30	1.5–2
L	27–28	30–31	1.5–2
XL	29–30	31–32	2–2.5

Sweatshirt Size Chart

A crewneck sweatshirt follows the same chest measurement, but the body length runs a little shorter without a hood.

Size	Garment Chest (in)	Sleeve (in)	Length (in)
XS	38	30.5	26
S	40	31	26.5
M	42	31.5	27
L	45	32	27.5
XL	48	32.5	28
XXL	51	33	28.5
XXXL	54	33.5	29

Kids Hoodie Size Chart

Youth sizes follow age and chest. Kids’ hoodies also run shorter in the sleeve and body than adult sizes.

Youth Size	Age	Chest (in)	Length (in)
YXS	4–5	23–25	17–18
YS	6–8	26–28	19–20
YM	10–12	29–32	21–22
YL	14–16	33–36	23–24
YXL	18–20	37–40	25–26

How To Measure Hoodie Size

Measure Your Chest

Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your chest. Keep it under your arms and across your shoulder blades.

Measure Sleeve and Body Length

For sleeve length, start at the back of your neck. Run the tape over the shoulder and down to your wrist bone. For body length, measure from the top of the shoulder to the hem.

Brands differ on the sleeve method. Centre-back sleeve usually reads 32–39 inches. A shoulder-seam sleeve reads about 23–27 inches.

Measure a Hoodie You Already Own

Lay your best-fitting hoodie flat. Measure pit to pit, then double it. Brands like Represent and Uniform Standard publish flat measurements, so you can compare directly.

Hoodie Shrinkage After Washing

An 80/20 cotton-polyester fleece can shrink about 3–5% in the first warm wash, according to MFG Merch. That is roughly 1 inch of body length on a medium. Pre-shrunk or garment-washed hoodies shrink under 1%. Wash cold and air dry to protect the fit.

FAQs

How do I know my hoodie size?

Measure your chest at its fullest point and match it to the size chart.

What size is XL equal to?

XL equals a men’s 46–49 inch chest, a women’s US 16–18 and an EU 56–58.

How to measure a hoodie size?

Wrap a tape around the fullest part of your chest, under your arms and across your shoulder blades, then match that number to the size chart.

If I wear a medium shirt, what size hoodie should I get?

A medium hoodie fits a 38-41 inch chest, so stay with medium for a regular fit or size up to a large (42-45 in) if you want a roomier look.

What size Essentials hoodie should I get?

Essentials hoodies run oversized, so your usual size gives a relaxed, boxy fit, since oversized cuts add roughly 4-6 inches of chest width.

Henry Collins

I am the admin and author of SizesForm, researching, verifying, and explaining measurements, dimensions, weights, and sizes in simple terms to help readers understand everyday comparisons accurately and confidently.

Hoodie Size Chart: Men’s, Women’s, Sweatshirt, Kids & Oversized Sizes