Children's Clothing Size
Height decides, age and weight confirm: match your child's measurements to US sizes 2T–16 with EU height-band equivalents highlighted.
How to use
- Measure your child’s height without shoes.
- Enter height and age — height drives the recommendation.
- Optionally add weight: a solid build can push the recommendation one size up.
- Read the highlighted row; size up for growing room.
Frequently asked questions
Why is children’s sizing based on height, not age?
Kids of the same age can differ by a head in height, and garment makers cut for height first — the same is true in both systems: US sizes 2T–16 and European height bands (92, 98, 104…) are both graded on stature. Age is shown as a cross-check, and the World Health Organization’s growth standards are the usual reference for what height a given age typically means.
What is the difference between 2T/3T/4T and 2/3/4?
T sizes (for toddlers) are cut roomier in the seat and shorter in the hem for diaper wear and new walkers; the plain numbers that follow are the kids’ scale, slimmer and longer. The T range here covers roughly ages 1–4.
How does weight factor in?
As a secondary check (optional field): if your child is solid for their height, the weight band may point one size up — take the larger. The weight bands here are rounded kilogram approximations of common US charts; brands differ, so treat them as a tie-breaker, never as the primary dimension.
How much growing room should I leave?
A common rule is 3–5 cm at the sleeve and hem: enough for a season or two of growth without the garment dragging now. If your child is between bands, size up — hems can be rolled, tightness cannot.
Are EU children’s sizes just height in centimeters?
Essentially yes — European sizing follows the height-band idea of the EN 13402 size-designation standard, where the label (92, 98, 110…) is the target height in cm, which is why they step by 6. The EU column here maps each US size to its height equivalent.
My child is between two sizes. Which one?
Take the larger for outerwear and anything meant to last a season; take the smaller for fitted pieces like pajamas or swimwear where loose fabric is a safety annoyance. Height should always beat age when they disagree.