What Size Suit Am I Calculator

Suit Size Calculator

Your Recommended Suit Size:

Jacket Size:

Recommended Trouser Waist:

Your Measured Waist:

Inseam:

This is a guide. For the best fit, always try on suits and consider professional tailoring.

Understanding Your Suit Size: A Comprehensive Guide

Finding the perfect suit can transform your appearance and confidence. However, navigating the world of suit sizing can be daunting. Unlike casual wear, suits require precise measurements to ensure a sharp, tailored look. This guide, along with our Suit Size Calculator, will help you understand the key measurements and how they translate into your ideal suit size.

Why Accurate Measurements Matter

A well-fitting suit should drape smoothly over your body, without pulling, bunching, or excessive fabric. An ill-fitting suit, even an expensive one, can look sloppy. Knowing your measurements empowers you to choose the right off-the-rack size, or at least provide a solid starting point for a tailor.

Key Measurements for Suit Sizing

To use our calculator effectively and understand suit sizing, you'll need three primary measurements:

1. Chest Circumference: This is the most crucial measurement for your jacket size.
   • How to Measure: Stand naturally with your arms relaxed at your sides. Have someone measure around the fullest part of your chest, just under your armpits and across your shoulder blades. Ensure the tape measure is snug but not tight, and level all the way around.
   • Impact on Suit Size: Your chest measurement directly corresponds to your jacket size (e.g., a 40-inch chest typically means a size 40 jacket). Suit jackets are usually sized in even numbers.
2. Waist Circumference: This measurement is essential for your trousers.
   • How to Measure: Measure around your natural waistline, which is typically the narrowest part of your torso, usually just above your belly button. Do not measure where your trousers usually sit, as this can vary. Keep the tape measure snug but not constricting.
   • Impact on Suit Size: While suit trousers often come with a "drop" from the jacket size (e.g., a 40R jacket often comes with 34-inch waist trousers, a 6-inch drop), knowing your actual waist helps determine if you need to size up or down in trousers, or if tailoring is required.
3. Height: Your height determines the jacket length.
   • How to Measure: Stand tall against a wall, without shoes. Have someone mark the top of your head and measure from the floor to the mark.
   • Impact on Suit Size: Jacket lengths are typically categorized as Short (S), Regular (R), Long (L), or Extra Long (XL).
     • Short (S): For men generally under 5'7″ (67 inches)
     • Regular (R): For men between 5'7″ and 6'0″ (67-72 inches)
     • Long (L): For men between 6'0″ and 6'3″ (72-75 inches)
     • Extra Long (XL): For men over 6'3″ (75 inches)

How the Suit Size Calculator Works

Our calculator takes your chest, waist, and height measurements to provide a recommended suit jacket size (e.g., 40R) and a suggested trouser waist size. Here's a breakdown:

• Jacket Size: It rounds your chest measurement to the nearest even number, which is the standard for suit jackets.
• Jacket Length: Based on your height, it assigns a jacket length (S, R, L, or XL).
• Trouser Waist: It calculates a recommended trouser waist based on a standard "drop" from your jacket size (typically 6 inches). It also compares this to your actual waist measurement to give you an idea if the standard drop will work for you or if adjustments might be needed.
• Inseam: Trouser inseam (the length from the crotch to the hem) is highly variable and depends on personal preference for break (how much the fabric creases over your shoes). For this reason, suit trousers are often sold unhemmed, or require professional tailoring. Our calculator will not provide an inseam measurement but will remind you of its importance.

Beyond the Numbers: The Importance of Fit and Tailoring

While our calculator provides an excellent starting point, remember that suit sizing is not an exact science due to variations between brands and personal body shapes. Here are additional considerations:

• Brand Variations: A size 40R from one brand might fit slightly differently than a 40R from another.
• Fit Styles: Suits come in various fits (e.g., slim fit, modern fit, classic fit). A slim fit will feel tighter than a classic fit of the same size.
• Professional Tailoring: Even an off-the-rack suit that's close to your size can be made to look custom-made with minor alterations. Common alterations include sleeve length, trouser length, waist adjustment, and jacket suppression (taking in the sides of the jacket).

Use this calculator as your first step towards a perfectly fitting suit. Always try on the suit before purchasing, and don't hesitate to consult with a professional tailor for that impeccable finish.