Kids Pants Size Chart: Waist, Hips, Inseam, Height & Age

Kids pants size chart with waist, hips, inseam, height and age guidance for toddler, little kid and youth pants.

Kids pants size chart

Choose kids pants by waist, hips, inseam and height rather than age alone.

Size	Waist	Hips	Inseam	Height	Fit note
4 / 4T	21-22 in / 53-56 cm	22-23 in / 56-58 cm	15-17 in / 38-43 cm	38-41 in / 97-104 cm	Toddler to little kid overlap
5	22-23 in / 56-58 cm	23-24 in / 58-61 cm	17-18 in / 43-46 cm	41-44 in / 104-112 cm	Often slimmer than 5T
6-7	23-24 in / 58-61 cm	24-26 in / 61-66 cm	18-21 in / 46-53 cm	44-50 in / 112-127 cm	Check adjustable waist
8	24-25 in / 61-64 cm	26-28 in / 66-71 cm	22-24 in / 56-61 cm	50-53 in / 127-135 cm	Little kid to youth bridge
10-12	25-27 in / 64-69 cm	28-31 in / 71-79 cm	24-27 in / 61-69 cm	53-60 in / 135-152 cm	Use inseam for school pants
14-16	28-31 in / 71-79 cm	31-35 in / 79-89 cm	27-30 in / 69-76 cm	60-67 in / 152-170 cm	Youth to adult crossover

Adjustable waistbands help when height and waist fall in different sizes.

Toddler size chart: 2T to 5T

Toddler sizes often keep extra room for diapers and toddler proportions.

Size	Approx age	Weight	Height	Chest	Waist
2T	2 years	28-32 lb / 13-15 kg	33-35 in / 84-89 cm	20-21 in / 51-53 cm	20-21 in / 51-53 cm
3T	3 years	32-35 lb / 15-16 kg	35-38 in / 89-97 cm	21-22 in / 53-56 cm	21-22 in / 53-56 cm
4T	4 years	35-39 lb / 16-18 kg	38-41 in / 97-104 cm	22-23 in / 56-58 cm	22-23 in / 56-58 cm
5T	5 years	39-45 lb / 18-20 kg	41-44 in / 104-112 cm	23-24 in / 58-61 cm	22.5-23.5 in / 57-60 cm

A size 4 can be slimmer than 4T. If potty training or diaper room matters, compare the brand chart before switching from T sizes.

Youth size chart: YXS to YXL

Youth alpha labels bridge little kid sizes and adult XS/S sizing.

Youth label	Approx age	Weight	Height	Chest	Waist
YXS / 4-5	4-5 years	39-49 lb / 18-22 kg	40-45 in / 102-114 cm	22-24 in / 56-61 cm	21-22 in / 53-56 cm
YS / 6-7	6-7 years	49-58 lb / 22-26 kg	45-50 in / 114-127 cm	24-26 in / 61-66 cm	22-23 in / 56-58 cm
YM / 8-10	8-10 years	58-80 lb / 26-36 kg	50-56 in / 127-142 cm	26-29 in / 66-74 cm	23-25 in / 58-64 cm
YL / 12-14	11-13 years	80-115 lb / 36-52 kg	56-64 in / 142-163 cm	29-33 in / 74-84 cm	25-27 in / 64-69 cm
YXL / 16-18	13+ years	115-140 lb / 52-64 kg	64-69 in / 163-175 cm	33-36 in / 84-91 cm	27-30 in / 69-76 cm

Teens may need adult sizes for height or length before chest and waist measurements fully match adult charts.

How to measure before choosing a size

Measure height with the child standing straight against a wall and shoes off.

Use weight as a secondary check because children with the same age can have very different builds.

For tops and jackets, check chest and sleeve; for bottoms, check waist, hips and inseam.

If a child is between sizes, size up for growth room unless the garment is safety-sensitive or must fit closely.

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FAQ

How do I measure kids inseam?

Measure from the crotch seam down to the ankle or desired pant hem while the child stands straight.

What if waist and height are different sizes?

Choose by length and use adjustable waists when possible, or choose by waist for fitted bottoms.

Are boys and girls pants sizes the same?

They overlap in younger kids, but older youth fits may diverge by hips, rise and cut.

Kids Pants Size Chart: Waist, Hips, Inseam, Height & Age