Size Guide: NY Threads Size Charts and How to Measure
To find your NY Threads size, measure your body in inches with a soft tape measure, then match those numbers to the chart for the product you want. Each chart below matches the size chart on the product page. However, if you fall between two sizes, choose the larger size for a roomier fit or the smaller size for a closer fit.
Updated November 10, 2026 · By the NY Threads team · All measurements in inches
Our methodology
Every chart on this page is the size specification NY Threads publishes for that product. We checked 53 product charts against the live product pages on November 5, 2026. The guide covers 53 products across 9 categories, from scrubs and lab coats to robes and running shoes. When a product's sizing changes, its chart here is updated to match, and the date above changes with it.
How do I measure myself for clothing?
Use a soft tape measure, keep it level and snug but not tight, and measure over light clothing or bare skin. Write each number down in inches. Most NY Threads charts use 3 or 4 measurements, usually chest or bust, waist and hip, plus inseam or length for pants and robes. The table below shows exactly where to place the tape for each of the 8 measurements used on this page.
How to take each measurement
Measurement
Where to measure
Chest / Bust
Around the fullest part of your chest or bust, under your arms, with the tape level across your back.
Waist
Around your natural waist, the narrowest part of your torso, usually just above your belly button.
Hip
Around the fullest part of your hips and seat, with your feet together.
Inseam
From the crotch seam straight down the inside of your leg to where you want the hem to end. Measuring a pair of pants that fits you well also works.
Neck
Around the base of your neck where a shirt collar sits. Keep one finger under the tape for comfort.
Sleeve length
From the top of your shoulder down the outside of your arm to your wrist bone, with your arm relaxed.
Calf circumference
Around the widest part of your calf, while sitting with your foot flat on the floor.
Height
Standing straight against a wall without shoes, from the floor to the top of your head.
Need centimeters? Multiply any number on this page by 2.54. For example, a 32 inch waist is about 81 centimeters.
Limitations of size charts
A size chart is a starting point, not a guarantee. However, fabric stretch, the cut of the garment and how you like your clothes to feel all change the fit. In particular, stretch fabrics such as the 4-way stretch scrubs and polos give a little more room, while slim fit pieces like the underscrub and turtlenecks are meant to sit close to the body. If you prefer a looser feel, it is worth choosing by the larger of your measurements.
What size scrubs and lab coat should I get?
Choose scrub tops and lab coats by your bust or chest, and scrub pants by your waist and hip. Women's lab coats run from 2X-Small (29–31 inch bust) to 3X-Large (51–53 inch bust), and men's lab coats from X-Small (35–38 inch chest) to 4X-Large (57–60 inch chest). Coat length is listed too: women's coats measure 34 to 37.5 inches and men's 37 to 44 inches, so you can check where the coat falls.
Women's V-neck scrub top
Size
Bust
Waist
Hip
X-Small
35 - 37
27 - 28
36 - 37
Small
38 - 39
29 - 30
38 - 39
Medium
40 - 41
31 - 33
40 - 42
Large
42 - 44
34 - 36
43 - 45
X-Large
45 - 47
37 - 39
46 - 48
Women's 4-way stretch scrub pants (31 inch inseam)
Size
Waist
Hip
Inseam
X-Small
31 - 33
36 - 38
31
Small
33 - 35
38 - 40
31
Medium
35 - 37
40 - 42
31
Large
37 - 39
42 - 44
31
X-Large
39 - 41
44 - 46
31
Women's long sleeve underscrub (slim fit)
Size
Bust
Waist
XS
30 - 33
24 - 26
S
33 - 35
26 - 28
M
35 - 37
28 - 30
L
37 - 39
30 - 32
XL
39 - 42
32 - 33
XXL
42 - 44
33 - 35
Women's lab coat (also sold as a pack of 2 in the same sizes)
Pick compression socks by your shoe size and your calf circumference, measured around the widest part of your calf while seated. NY Threads 20–30 mmHg knee-high socks come in Small-Medium and Large-X-Large for both men and women. For example, the men's Large-X-Large fits US shoe sizes 10 to 12.1 and calves of 14.9 to 18.9 inches. If your shoe size and calf point to different sizes, go by your calf.
20–30 mmHg knee-high compression socks (3 pairs)
Size
Pack
Shoe Size (US)
Calf Circumference
Men S/M
Small-Medium (3 Pairs)
7.1 - 8.9
8.9 - 13.9
Men L/XL
Large-X-Large (3 Pairs)
10 - 12.1
14.9 - 18.9
Women S/M
Small-Medium (3 Pairs)
6 - 8
7.9 - 12.9
Women L/XL
Large-X-Large (3 Pairs)
9 - 11
13.9 - 17.9
According to MedlinePlus, from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, knee-length compression stockings should come to 2 fingers below the bend of the knee, and a medical equipment store can measure your legs for a good fit. If a doctor has recommended compression for you, follow their advice on the level and size to wear.
How do I choose a hospital gown or labor and delivery gown size?
Hospital gowns are cut loose, so choose by chest and use the length to see where the gown falls. The women's snap-button gown comes in 3 combined sizes, from Small-Medium (40 inch length) to 2X-Large-3X-Large (44 inch length). The 3-in-1 labor and delivery gown is sized by bust, from Small (30–32 inches) to XX-Large (42–44 inches), with a center back length of 35 to 39 inches.
What size coveralls, bib overalls and work shirts should I get?
Choose coveralls by chest and waist first, then pick the length by your height: Short for 64–67 inches (28.5 inch inseam), Regular for 67–71 inches (30.5 inch inseam) and Tall for 71–75 inches (32.5 inch inseam). Bib overalls use waist and length sizes from 30W x 30L to 44W x 32L. Work shirts are sized by neck and chest, from Small (13.6–14.5 inch neck) to 3XL (18.6–19.5 inch neck).
Coveralls: short sleeve and long sleeve twill (same chart)
Size
Chest
Waist
Inseam
Height
Small
37 - 40
30 - 33
30.5
67 - 71
Medium
41 - 42
34 - 36
30.5
67 - 71
Large
43 - 44
37 - 39
30.5
67 - 71
X-Large
45 - 47
40 - 41
30.5
67 - 71
XX-Large
48 - 50
42 - 43
30.5
67 - 71
Small Short
37 - 40
30 - 33
28.5
64 - 67
Medium Short
41 - 42
34 - 36
28.5
64 - 67
Large Short
43 - 44
37 - 39
28.5
64 - 67
X-Large Short
45 - 47
40 - 41
28.5
64 - 67
XX-Large Short
48 - 50
42 - 43
28.5
64 - 67
Small Tall
37 - 40
30 - 33
32.5
71 - 75
Medium Tall
41 - 42
34 - 36
32.5
71 - 75
Large Tall
43 - 44
37 - 39
32.5
71 - 75
X-Large Tall
45 - 47
40 - 41
32.5
71 - 75
XX-Large Tall
48 - 50
42 - 43
32.5
71 - 75
Men's denim bib overalls
Size
Chest
Waist
Hip
30W x 30L
37 - 39
30 - 32
36 - 38
30W x 32L
37 - 39
30 - 32
36 - 38
32W x 30L
40 - 41
33 - 34
39 - 40
32W x 32L
40 - 41
33 - 34
39 - 40
34W x 30L
41 - 42
34 - 35
40 - 41
34W x 32L
41 - 42
34 - 35
40 - 41
36W x 30L
43 - 44
36 - 37
42 - 43
36W x 32L
43 - 44
36 - 37
42 - 43
38W x 30L
44 - 45
37 - 38
43 - 44
38W x 32L
44 - 45
37 - 38
43 - 44
40W x 30L
46 - 47
39 - 40
45 - 46
40W x 32L
46 - 47
39 - 40
45 - 46
42W x 30L
48 - 49
41 - 42
47 - 48
42W x 32L
48 - 49
41 - 42
47 - 48
44W x 30L
50 - 51
43 - 44
49 - 50
44W x 32L
50 - 51
43 - 44
49 - 50
Men's short sleeve work shirt with flap pockets
Size
Neck
Chest
Waist
S
13.6 - 14.5
35 - 37
34 - 36
M
14.6 - 15.5
38 - 41
38 - 40
L
15.6 - 16.5
42 - 45
42 - 44
XL
16.6 - 17.5
46 - 49
44 - 48
2XL
17.6 - 18.5
50 - 52
49 - 51
3XL
18.6 - 19.5
53 - 55
51 - 54
Men's short sleeve work shirt (no flaps)
Size
Neck
Chest
Waist
S
13.6 - 14.5
36 - 38
34 - 36
M
14.6 - 15.5
39 - 42
38 - 40
L
15.6 - 16.5
42 - 46
42 - 44
XL
16.6 - 17.5
47 - 50
44 - 48
2XL
17.6 - 18.5
51 - 53
49 - 51
3XL
18.6 - 19.5
54 - 56
51 - 54
Men's zip-pocket twill coveralls: Regular, Short and Tall
What size women's jeans and denim shorts should I get?
Women's jeans are sized by a waist number from 27 to 34. In NY Threads bootcut jeans, a size 28 fits a 29.5–30 inch waist and a size 30 fits a 31.5–32 inch waist, all with a 32 inch inseam. Measure your natural waist and the fullest part of your hip, find the row that fits both, and go by the hip if they point to different sizes. Denim shorts use the same size numbers with a 4.3 inch inseam.
Women's mid rise bootcut jeans (32 inch inseam)
Size
Waist
Hip
Inseam
27
28.5 - 29
35.5 - 36
32
28
29.5 - 30
36.5 - 37
32
29
30.5 - 31
37.5 - 38.5
32
30
31.5 - 32
39 - 40
32
31
32.5 - 34
41 - 42
32
32
34.5 - 35
42.5 - 43
32
33
35.5 - 36
43.5 - 44
32
34
36.5 - 37
44.5 - 45
32
Women's denim shorts, frayed and folded hem (same chart)
What size men's pants, shorts, polos and turtlenecks should I get?
Chino pants use waist and length sizes from 30W x 30L to 42W x 32L. Chino and cargo shorts use waist sizes from 30 to 44, all with a 10 inch inseam. For cargo pants, find your waist in the left column and your hip along the top: the size where they meet is your size, from XS to XXL. Polos and the ribbed turtleneck go by chest, starting at Small (35–37 inches) and running up to 3X-Large on the polos.
Men's khaki chino pants
Size
Waist
Hip
Inseam
30W x 30L
30 - 32
36 - 38
30
30W x 32L
30 - 32
36 - 38
32
32W x 30L
33 - 34
38 - 40
30
32W x 32L
33 - 34
38 - 40
32
34W x 30L
35 - 36
40 - 42
30
34W x 32L
35 - 36
40 - 42
32
36W x 30L
36 - 38
42 - 44
30
36W x 32L
36 - 38
42 - 44
32
38W x 30L
39 - 40
44 - 46
30
38W x 32L
39 - 40
44 - 46
32
40W x 30L
40 - 42
46 - 48
30
40W x 32L
40 - 42
46 - 48
32
42W x 30L
42 - 44
48 - 50
30
42W x 32L
42 - 44
48 - 50
32
Men's cotton stretch cargo pants: waist (rows) by hip (columns)
What size women's tops, vests and shawls should I get?
Choose tops and vests by your bust. The women's turtleneck is a slim fit sized from X-Small (29–30 inch bust) to XX-Large (39–40 inch bust). The flannel shacket has a relaxed cut, and its chart lists a single bust number for each size rather than a range. The quilted puffer vest runs Small to XX-Large, and the pashmina shawl is one size: 72.5 by 25.5 inches, including a 4 inch fringe.
Most robes come in combined sizes such as Small-Medium, so choose by chest and check the length column to see where the robe falls. Full-length fleece robes measure 48 to 52 inches long for men and 49 to 51 inches for women, while the women's kimono knit robe is 44 to 48 inches. Pajamas use waist and hip: the women's satin set runs XS to 3XL, and the men's flannel pajama pants have a 30.5 inch inseam.
Men's plush fleece robe and hooded fleece robe (same chart)
Size
Sleeve Length
Chest
Shoulder
Length
Small-Medium
25
29
20
48
Large-X-Large
26
30
21
50
XX-Large-3X-Large
27
31
22
52
Men's cotton knit robe
Size
Sleeve Length
Chest
Length
Waist
Small
21.5
34 - 36
44
28 - 30
Medium
22
38 - 40
45
32 - 34
Large
22.5
42 - 44
46
36 - 38
X-Large
23
46 - 48
47
40 - 42
XX-Large
23.5
50 - 52
48
44 - 46
Men's waffle robe
Size
Chest
Length
Waist
Medium - Large
39 - 44
49
29 - 35
Large - X-Large
44 - 48
50.2
35 - 40
X-Large - XX-Large
48 - 52
51.5
40 - 47
Women's shawl collar and hooded fleece robes (same chart)
What size activewear, swim trunks and running shoes should I get?
Choose athletic shorts and swim trunks by waist and hip, and tank tops and thermal sets by chest. Men's mesh athletic shorts run Small to 3XL with a 19 to 21.5 inch length, and the swim trunks have a 7 inch inseam. Running shoes come in US sizes 8 to 13 with EU, UK and heel-to-toe length, so measure your foot from heel to longest toe and match it to the last column.
Men's mesh athletic shorts
Size
Waist
Hip
Length
S
30 - 32
35 - 37
19
M
33 - 36
38 - 41
19.5
L
37 - 39
42 - 44
20
XL
40 - 43
45 - 48
20.5
2XL
44 - 47
49 - 51
21
3XL
48 - 51
53 - 54
21.5
Men's swim trunks with mesh liner
Size
Waist
Hip
Inseam
S
29 - 31
34 - 36
7
M
32 - 34
37 - 39
7
L
35 - 36
40 - 42
7
XL
37 - 39
43 - 45
7
2XL
42 - 44
46 - 48
7
Men's mesh and racerback tank tops, 3-packs (same chart)
Size
Chest
Waist
Length
Small
36 - 38
32 - 34
26.5
Medium
39 - 41
35 - 37
27.5
Large
42 - 43
38 - 40
28.5
X-Large
44 - 46
41 - 43
29.5
XX-Large
47 - 49
44 - 46
30.5
XXX-Large
50 - 52
47 - 49
31.5
Men's thermal underwear set
Size
Chest
Waist
Top Length
Outseam
XS
35 - 36
29 - 30
25.5
37.5
S
37 - 38
31 - 32
26
38.5
M
39 - 40
32 - 34
26.5
39.5
L
41 - 42
35 - 36
27.5
40.5
XL
43 - 44
37 - 38
28.5
41.5
Boys' athletic shorts 5-pack
Size
US Size
Age
Waist
Hip
Inseam
XS
4-5
4/5
21 - 22
26 - 27
5
S
6-7
6/7
23 - 24
28 - 29
6
M
8-10
8/10
25 - 26
30 - 32
7
L
12-14
12/14
27 - 28
33 - 35
8.5
XL
16-18
16/18
29 - 30
35 - 37
11
Women's high waisted running shorts (3 inch inseam)
Choose the larger size for a roomier, more relaxed fit, or the smaller size for a closer fit. For pants and shorts, go by your hip if your waist and hip point to different sizes.
Are the size charts in inches or centimeters?
All charts on this page are in inches. To convert to centimeters, multiply by 2.54. Many product pages also let you switch the size chart to centimeters.
Why is my NY Threads size different from other brands?
Sizing is not the same across brands. ASTM International publishes body measurement tables that manufacturers can use as a baseline when designing clothing, and each brand then adds its own ease, styling and fit. That is why a medium in one brand can fit like a small or large in another, so always compare your measurements with the NY Threads chart for that product.
Where can I find the size chart on a product page?
Open the product page and select the Size Guide link next to the size options. It shows the same chart as this page for that product.
Can I exchange an item if the size is wrong?
Yes. NY Threads accepts returns within 60 days of delivery for unused, unworn items with tags and original packaging. See the Refund Policy for exchanges and return shipping.
