Unisex Size Chart and Converter

Key Takeaways

• Unisex is cut on a men's block. The same letter runs wider in the shoulder and longer in the torso than a women's cut, so most women size down one letter for a tailored fit.
• Convert in one tap. This unisex size converter switches unisex, men's, and women's in six directions and shows the chest, waist, and hip range.
• Measure to be sure. Match your real chest, waist, and hip against the ranges in the chart below, not just the letter.
• Plan a team in seconds. Start from the standard American bell curve below, then adjust it toward your real crew before you order.
• Get your size and your code. Finish the quiz above for your converted size and a 20% off code.

Unisex, Women's, and Men's Sizing, Translated

This unisex size chart and converter turns any unisex, men's, or women's letter size into the others and pairs it with the chest, waist, and hip ranges so you can confirm the fit, not just the letter. Unisex apparel is cut on a men's body block, so a women's medium usually maps to a unisex small. Take the quiz above for a fast answer, then use the chart below to confirm the fit by inch.

How Unisex Sizing Differs From Women's

Unisex apparel is cut on a men's body block, so a unisex shirt is built wider and longer than a women's cut at the same letter. That is why a woman who wears a women's medium often reaches for a unisex small. Four differences drive it:

• Wider shoulders. Unisex shoulders run about 17 to 18 inches versus 14 to 15 inches on a women's cut.
• Longer torso. Add 1 to 2 inches of body length on the unisex pattern.
• Narrower through the hip in proportion, since the block is not shaped for the waist-to-hip curve.
• Longer sleeves on short and long sleeve styles.

Tailored or relaxed: the one-line rule

Size down one letter for a tailored fit, or keep your converted size for a relaxed, boyfriend style. Use the converter at the top to switch between unisex, men's, and women's in one tap.

Unisex Size Chart: Chest, Waist, and Hip by Size

Chest ranges follow the blank spec sheets we ship (Bella+Canvas 3001, Gildan 5000, Champion, Comfort Colors, Next Level), the same body chest ranges on our T-Shirt Size Chart. Waist and hip follow the ASTM adult body standard as a fitting reference. Match a person by chest first, then confirm with waist and hip.

Always check the specific product chart before a bulk order. On the same labeled size, body chest can swing up to 5 inches across brands. Bella+Canvas 3001 runs slim, Gildan 5000 runs boxy, Next Level runs smallest. Pick the brand first, then size to that brand's spec sheet.

How to measure: Measure twice, snug not tight, over a thin layer. Wrap a soft tape around the fullest part of your chest, under the arms and across the shoulder blades, parallel to the floor, then round up to the nearest inch. Repeat at the natural waist and the widest part of the hips.

Quick Conversion Reference

Every common direction at a glance. The rule is simple: women's sizes step up one letter to reach unisex, and unisex steps up one letter to reach women's.

Women's to Unisex

Unisex to Women's

Men's to Women's

For a tailored women's fit, size down one from the converted size. For a relaxed fit, keep it.

The Same Letter Fits Differently by Garment

A unisex tee, polo, jacket, fleece, and hoodie all sit on a men's block, but the cut and intended layers change the fit. Read the notes below before you pick a size.

Tees and polos

True to the unisex chart. The wider shoulder and longer torso are most noticeable here, so women who want a tailored look should size down one letter.

Jackets and fleece

Cut for a layer underneath. If you plan to wear only a tee inside, stay on your converted size; if you layer a hoodie under it, size up one.

Hoodies

Built relaxed by design, so most people stay on their converted size. Size up only if you want an oversized streetwear drape.

Across every garment, the unisex caveat holds: wider shoulders and a longer torso than the women's equivalent. Cuts also vary by brand, so confirm against the chart for the specific blank you order.

When to Size Up or Size Down

• Size up when the chest measures near the top of a range, or when you want an oversized, relaxed look.
• Size down one letter for a tailored silhouette through the shoulder and torso, common for women in unisex cuts.
• Stay on your converted size for athletic builds where shoulders and chest are close in measurement.
• Order a sample for teams of 20 to 50 so everyone can confirm fit before the full run. We help you set this up when you request a quote.

How to Plan a Team Size Run

Most American teams fall on a predictable bell curve. A defensible starting split is roughly 15% small, 30% medium, 30% large, 15% extra large, and 10% 2XL. Start from that curve and edit it toward your real crew, because your crew is not the average. When in doubt, round larger and add a few spares; a shirt that is slightly big still gets worn, while one that is too small does not.

What I Tell Teams About Sizing

I am Conor Smart, Managing Director of Arklavo. The sizing question I get most is "will unisex actually fit my whole crew." The honest answer is that unisex fits most people well because it is built on a forgiving men's block, but it runs bigger on women, so I tell women on mixed teams to size down one letter if they want a tailored look. For a full order, start from the bell curve, edit it toward your real crew, and round larger on the close calls. Order a sample set first for runs over twenty so people can feel the fit before you commit. That is the whole playbook, and the converter above runs it live.

Unisex Sizing FAQ

Related Tools and Next Step

• T-Shirt Size Chart Full sizing chart for every brand.
• T-Shirt Size Chart: Ultimate Buyer's Guide The complete sizing guide for every brand.
• Size Run Calculator Plan quantities per size for a team.
• Body Measurement Guide Measure chest, waist, and hip right.
• All Free Tools Browse every Arklavo apparel tool.
• Request a Quote Size your team and get a price fast.

Sources and Further Reading

• Manufacturer spec sheets for the blanks we ship (Bella+Canvas 3001, Gildan 5000, Champion T425, Comfort Colors 1717, Next Level 3600) drive the unisex and men's body chest ranges. These match the Arklavo T-Shirt Size Chart.
• ASTM D6240/D6240M-24a, Standard Tables of Body Measurements for Adult Male, is the underlying body reference for the waist and hip figures, since unisex is cut on the men's block.
• ASTM D5585-21, Standard Tables of Body Measurements for Adult Female, is the underlying body reference for the women's ranges.
• Confidence caveat: cuts vary by brand. These ranges are a strong starting point; always confirm against the size chart for the specific blank you order, and order a sample for large runs.