Short Size Calculator
Measure your waist and choose men or women, then the inseam you like. The calculator gives your shorts size, your waist size, where that inseam sits on your leg and tips for between sizes.
- Shorts size
- Waist size
- Inseam
Measure your natural waist, just above the hip bones.
Shorts are sized by waist, and inseam sets the length. A 32 in waist is a men's M, waist size 32. A 7 in inseam sits above the knee for an average height. Taller people find the same inseam sits higher on the leg.
Shorts size chart
Men. Search for a waist.
| Waist (in) | Waist (cm) | Size | Waist size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 71 | S | 28 |
| 29 | 74 | S | 29 |
| 30 | 76 | S | 30 |
| 31 | 79 | M | 31 |
| 32 | 81 | M | 32 |
| 33 | 84 | M | 33 |
| 34 | 86 | L | 34 |
| 36 | 91 | L | 36 |
| 38 | 97 | XL | 38 |
| 40 | 102 | XL | 40 |
| 42 | 107 | XXL | 42 |
| 44 | 112 | XXL | 44 |
Inches.
Waist and shorts
Men, 7 in inseam. Slide your waist.
The shorts are drawn with waist and inseam.
How to find your shorts size
Waist to size. Step through it.
Waist
Measure.
Stretch fabrics forgive a little. Chino and denim shorts do not.
5, 7 or 9 inch inseam
Shorts lengths. Compare them.
Short.
Classic.
Long.
Shorter inseams look more modern. Longer suit hiking and work.
Before you buy
Shorts checks. Tick each item.
Tick each item as you go.
Check the brand's size chart, as sizes vary.
What you get
Shorts sizing. Each tile explains one result.
Letter or number.
Inches.
Length.
Check.
Tips.
Inseam is measured from the crotch seam to the bottom hem.
Frequently Asked Questions
No question matches that search.
What size shorts am I?
Measure your waist. Men's waist sizes match inches, and letter sizes cover about three inches each.
What size is a thirty-two waist?
A men's medium.
What is a seven inch inseam?
Shorts that end above the knee on an average height.
How do I measure inseam?
From the crotch seam to the bottom hem on shorts that fit.
What inseam should a tall man wear?
Usually nine inches, or seven for a shorter look.
Are women's shorts sizes different?
Yes. They use numbered sizes like four, six and eight.
Should shorts be tight at the waist?
Snug, with room for two fingers inside the waistband.
Shorts that fit
Size by waist and pick the inseam you like, and your shorts fit right and sit where you want.
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