Wednesday, November 6, 2013

General Sizing: Hats

As I've mentioned before, I list sizes by age and that can be somewhat arbitrary. I always try to give you the most accurate sizing information possible by also including the actual measurements. However, sometimes when I am given a custom request, the "size" asked for may not correspond to the measurements you and I are both thinking of. To help you figure out what size to be ordering, I put together this list*:

PREEMIES

1-2 lb (1 kg)7.5-8 in circumference
 3.5-4 in height
18-20 cm circumference
10 cm height
2-3 lb (1.4 kg)8.5-10 in circumference
4 in height
22-25 cm circumference
10 cm height
4-5 lb (2 kg)9-11.5 in circumference
4-4.5 in height
23-28 cm circumference
10-11 cm height
5.5-6 lb (2.7 kg)11-12 in circumference
5-5.5 in height
28-30 cm circumference
3-15 cm height

BABIES

Newborn (0-3 months)11.5-13 in circumference
5.5-6 in height
29-33 cm circumference
13-15 cm height
3-6 months12-15 in circumference
6.5-7 in height
30-38 cm circumference
15-18 cm height
6-12 months14-17 in circumference
7.5 in height
36-43 cm circumference
18 cm height
Toddler (1-3 years)16-18 in circumference
8 in height
41-46 cm circumference
20 cm height

KIDS

Toddler (1-3 years)16-18 in circumference
8 in height
41-46 cm circumference
20 cm height
3-10 years17-18.5 in circumference
8.5 in height
43-47 cm circumference
22 cm height
Pre-teens18.5-20 in circumference
9-10 in height
47-60 cm circumference
23-25 cm height

ADULTS

Teens18.5-20 in circumference
9-10 in height
47-60 cm circumference
23-25 cm height
Women19.5-20.5 in circumference
11 in height
50-52 cm circumference
28 cm height
Men21-22 in circumference
11-11.5 in height
53-56 cm circumference
28-30 cm height

This is an approximation, but I try to follow this list as best I can when posting items.You will notice some ranges overlap; this is because head sizes vary, but my listings will usually have a concrete measurement listed. If there is a range in the listing, the fist number is from the piece being laid flat and the second is with some stretch to give you an idea of what size head it can comfortably fit (typically hats can stretch comfortably 2 inches beyond circumference).

I'll give you a quick break-down of how I measure head wear:
  • Circumference is determined by laying the hat out flat, measuring across the widest part, and doubling the result.
  • Height is determined by laying the hat out flat and measuring from the brim (does not include ruffles, earflaps, etc) to the highest point of crown.


*You can order by size or provide the actual measurements of your child's head. If you find measuring your child's head difficult (which is understandable, they can be quite squirmy) or are ordering for someone else's child, you can measure a hat that already fits or use my chart above to estimate what size you want.

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