Paddleboard Size Calculator
Enter your weight, anything you carry on the board, your height and how you plan to paddle. The calculator suggests a board length and width, the load rating to look for and the right paddle length.
- Length and width
- Load with gear
- Paddle length
Gear means a dog, a child, a cooler or camping kit you carry on the board.
Paddleboards are sized by the total load they carry. Your weight plus gear sets how big the board needs to be. All-round boards of about 10'6" × 32" suit most adults; touring boards are longer and narrower for speed, and yoga boards are wider for balance.
Paddleboard size chart
By total load. Search for a weight.
| Total load (kg) | All-round | Touring | Yoga |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 70 | 10' × 31" | 12'6" × 29" | 10'6" × 33" |
| 70 to 90 | 10'6" × 32" | 12'6" × 30" | 10'8" × 34" |
| 90 to 110 | 11' × 33" | 14' × 30" | 11' × 35" |
| Over 110 | 11'6" × 34" | 14' × 32" | 11' × 36" |
Inflatable boards are usually 6 inches thick; hard boards 4 to 5 inches.
Load and board size
Three board types. Slide the total load.
The board and paddle are drawn to the same scale, so you can see how length changes.
How to choose a paddleboard
Load, use, paddle. Step through it.
Weigh in
You plus gear.
An adjustable paddle lets several people share one board and paddle.
All-round, touring or yoga
Board types. Compare them.
Stable and easy for most water.
Long, narrow and fast.
Wide and flat for poses.
Kids' boards are short and narrow so small paddlers can reach the water.
Before buying
Board checks. Tick each item.
Tick each item as you go.
Check the inflated pressure rating. Most inflatables need 12 to 15 PSI to feel stiff.
What you get
Board sizing. Each tile explains one result.
Length × width.
With gear.
To look for.
From height.
For your paddling.
A wider board is steadier but slower. If you are nervous on water, go an inch wider.
Frequently Asked Questions
No question matches that search.
What size paddleboard do I need?
Most adults up to 90 kg suit a 10'6" × 32" all-round board.
What size paddleboard for a beginner?
Go wide: 32 to 34 inches.
What size paddleboard for 100 kg?
About 11' × 33" all-round, or 14' × 30" for touring.
How long should my paddle be?
Your height plus about 20 cm for all-round paddling.
Does weight capacity matter?
Yes. Stay well under it so the board floats high.
Are touring boards harder to balance?
A little, as they are narrower.
What size board for yoga?
About 10'6" to 11' long and 33" to 36" wide.
A board that fits how you paddle
Add up the load, pick your type of paddling and get a board size and paddle length. You will be steady from the first stroke.
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