Body measurements Info

This is because two different dimensions or parts of the body are measured. Local applications have varied but the chinese dynasties usually proclaimed standard measurements and recorded their predecessors. In america these measurement would be crazy but in korea this is pretty normal. Asian sizes tend to run smaller compared to us or uk sizes. I have many korean friends who are smaller than these measurements. In china sizes you will see two numbers for example size 88 90 is us mens size s.

Chinese units of measurement known in chinese as the shìzhì market system are the traditional units of measurement of the han chinesealthough chinese numerals have been decimal base 10 since the shang several chinese measures use hexadecimal base 16. Usually asian women have smaller body frames than other women. They tend to vary per country but the most common sizes are from china japan and korea. China sizes are different so its important to check the size chart before you start. You could also check out the tips how to measure at the end of the page. Standardization of a system of size designations resulting from the establishment of one or more sizing systems for clothes based on size designation body size measurement methods for clothing and for digital garment fitting.

China uses two different sizing systems which measure two different parts for the body. Japan sizing guideline usually contains lettered and numbered systems such as s 36 which is us mens size xs. Im korean american 170 cm tall but im smaller for my weight bust hip thigh and calf. For example a us size medium is a size 88 90 or 165 170 in china. Here offers conversion table and chinese units of length weight and area cubic capacity temprature measures. China follows metric system for weights and measurements.

You could convert the china sizes to yours by following charts or you could submit a feedback and ask us.