Mat Size Calculator
Enter your height, choose your practice and tell the calculator if you have broad shoulders or sensitive joints. It suggests a mat length, width and thickness.
- Length from height
- Width for build
- Thickness for joints
Measure without shoes.
A yoga mat should be longer than you are tall. Allow about 15 cm more than your height so your head and feet stay on the mat when lying down. A standard 173 cm (68 in) mat suits people up to about 158 cm; taller people need a long or extra long mat.
Yoga mat size chart
Standard sizes. Search for a height.
| Mat length (cm) | Mat length (in) | Fits up to (cm) | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173 | 68 | 158 | Standard |
| 183 | 72 | 168 | Long |
| 188 | 74 | 173 | Long |
| 213 | 84 | 198 | Extra long |
Widths are 61 cm (24 in) as standard and 66 cm (26 in) for wide mats.
Height and mat length
Standard width. Slide the height.
The person is drawn to scale lying on the mat.
How to choose a yoga mat
Height, width, thickness. Step through it.
Measure height
Without shoes.
Lie on the mat in a shop if you can. Your head and heels should both be on it.
Thin, standard or thick
Mat thickness. Compare them.
Light and stable.
All-round choice.
Cushions joints.
For hot yoga choose a grippy surface or use a towel on top, as sweat makes most mats slippery.
Before buying
Mat checks. Tick each item.
Tick each item as you go.
Natural rubber grips well but is heavy and not for people with latex allergies.
What you get
Mat sizing. Each tile explains one result.
Length × width.
In mm.
Height + 15 cm.
Standard to XL.
Standard or wide.
Mat lengths in inches: 68 standard, 72 or 74 long, 84 extra long.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What size yoga mat do I need?
About 15 cm longer than your height.
How long is a standard yoga mat?
173 cm (68 in) long and 61 cm (24 in) wide.
What size mat if I am 180 cm tall?
At least 195 cm, so an extra long 213 cm mat.
How thick should a yoga mat be?
4 to 5 mm for most yoga, 6 mm or more for Pilates.
Is a thicker mat better?
For comfort yes, but it makes balancing harder.
What width mat for broad shoulders?
66 cm (26 in) wide.
What thickness for bad knees?
6 mm or more, or a folded mat under the knees.
A mat that fits you
Start with your height, then choose width and thickness for your build and practice. You will stay on the mat and comfortable through every pose.
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