ASTM D5826-95

Standard Tables of Body Measurements for Children, Sizes 2 to 6x/7

SCOPE
1.1 These tables list body measurements of children, sizes 2 to 6x/7. Although these measurements are body measurements, they can be used as a baseline in designing apparel for children in this age range when taking into account such factors as fabric type, ease for body movement, styling, and fit.  
1.2 The values stated in either acceptable metric units or other units shall be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other, without combining values in any way.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Sep-2000
• ICS: 17.040.01 - Linear and angular measurements in general
• Technical Committee: D13 - Textiles
• Drafting Committee: D13.55 - Body Measurement for Apparel Sizing

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D5826-00 - Standard Tables of Body Measurements for Children, Sizes 2 to 6x/7 (Withdrawn 2009)
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2000

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 5826 – 95
Standard Tables of
Body Measurements for Children, Sizes 2 to 6x/7
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5826; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
These tables are developed from data published by the U.S. Department of Commerce. These data
were based on original research conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the 1930s. These
tables take into consideration children’s growth patterns reflected in the 1980 charts for the National
Center for Health Statistics and the 1977 Anthropometric Study of U.S. Infants and Children
conducted by the University of Michigan. All sudden shifts of proportion have been eliminated so as
to reflect the gradual growth and development of the child. A limited sampling of children was
measured and fitted with garments made as directed in these tables to verify the proposed body
measurements.
1. Scope ISO Size Designation of Clothes, Definitions, and Body
Measurement Procedures
1.1 These tables list body measurements of children, sizes 2
to 6x/7. Although these measurements are body measurements,
3. Terminology
they can be used as a baseline in designing apparel for children
3.1 Definitions:
in this age range when taking into account such factors as
3.1.1 For definitions relating to body dimensions, refer to
fabric type, ease for body movement, styling, and fit.
Terminology D 5219.
1.2 The values stated in either acceptable metric units or
3.1.2 For definitions of other textile terms, used in these
other units shall be regarded separately as standard. The values
tables, refer to Terminology D 123.
stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore,
each system must be used independently of the other, without
4. Significance and Use
combining values in any way.
4.1 The use of the body measurement information in Tables
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
1 and 2 will assist manufacturers in developing patterns and
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
garments that are consistent with the current anthropometric
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
characteristics of the population of interest. This practice
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
should in turn reduce or minimize consumer confusion and
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
dissatisfaction related to apparel sizing. (Also refer to ISO Size
2. Referenced Documents Designation Procedures.)
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5. Apparatus
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textile Materials
5.1 Tape Measure, dimensionally stable and approximately
D 5219 Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for
1 1
6 15-mm ( ⁄2-in.) wide and accurately graduated in mm ( ⁄16-in.)
Apparel Sizing
increments.
2.2 ISO Standard:
5.2 Scale, standard, calibrated body weight type.
6. Procedure
These tables are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-13 on Textiles
6.1 General:
and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.55 on Body Measurement for
Apparel Sizing. 6.1.1 For all vertical measures subject to be standing erect
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 1995. Published November 1995.
without shoes and with feet approximately 15-cm (6-in.) apart.
O’Brien, R., et al, Body Measurement to American Boys and Girls for Garment
6.1.2 For all horizontal measurements subject to be held in
and Pattern Construction, Miscellaneous Publication No. 366, U.S. Department of
a vertical position.
Agriculture, July 1941.
Available from National Center for Health Statistics.
Snyder, L., Anthropometry of Infants, Children, and Youth to Age 18, University
of Michigan, May 1977.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 07.02. Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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D 5826
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TABLE 1 Children’s 2 to 6X/7 Body Measurements Without Clothing, SI Units
Size 2 3 4 5 6 6X/7
Height, cm 83.8–90.2 91.4–97.8 99.1–105.4 106.7–113 114.3–118.1 119.4–123.2
Weight, kg 13.8–15.4 16–17.6 18.2–19.8 20.4–23.1 23.7–26.4 27–29.7
Chest 50.8 53.3 56 58.4 61 62.9
Waist 50.8 52.1 53.3 54.6 55.9 57.2
Hip/Seat 53.3 56 58.4 61 63.5 65.4
Vertical Trunk Length (Without Diaper) 83.8 90.2 96.5 102.9 108 111.8
Head Circumference 50.8 51.4 52.1 52.7 53.3 54
Neck Base 25.4 26.4 27.3 28.3 29.2 30.2
Armscye 21.6 23.2 24.8 26.4 27.9 29.2
Upper Arm 15.6 16.2 16.8 17.5 18.1 18.7
Elbow 17.1 17.8 18.4 19.1 19.7 20.3
Wrist 11.4 11.7 12.1 12.4 12.7 13
Thigh 29.8 31.4 33 34.6 36.2 37.8
Knee 21.3 22.2 23.2 24.1 25.1 25.7
Ankle 14 14.9 15.9 16.8 17.8 18.7
Across Shoulder 23.8 24.8 25.7 26.7 27.6 28.3
Across Back 22.5 23.5 24.4 25.4 26.4 27
Across Chest 21.3 22.2 23.2 24.1 25.1 25.7
Total Crotch Length 39.7 42.5 45.4 48.3 51.1 52.7
Arm Length 29.5 32.4 35.2 38.1 41 43.8
Cervicale to Wrist 40.6 44.1 47.6 50.8 54 57.2
Cervicale Height 71.8 78.7 85.7 92.7 98.4 101.6
Head and Neck Length 17.1 17.8 18.4 19.1 19.7 20.3
Cervicale to Back Waist 21.6 22.9 24.1 25.4 26.7 27.9
Front Waist Length 20.3 21.6 22.9 24.1 25.4 26.7
Scye Depth 11.4 12.1 12.7 13.3 14 14.6
Waist Height 50.8 56.5 62.2 67.9 71.1 74.3
Hip Height 41 45.4 50.2 54.9 57.8 60.6
Crotch Height 36.2 40 43.8 47.6 50.2 52.7
Knee Height 22.2 24.1 26 27.9 29.2 30.5
Ankle Height 4.8 5.1 5.4 5.7 6 6
Foot Length 15.9 17.1 17.8 18.4 19.7 21
Foot Width 6.4 6.7 7 7.6 8.3 8.9
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All table data are in centimetres. These measurements are for the nude body. No allowance has been given for clothing or diapers. Add approximately 8 cm to the
vertical trunk measurement to accommodate the diaper.
6.1.3 Measurements for the child body are taken over the 6.2.11 Elbow—Measure the circumference of the elbow
nude body. while the arm is straight.
6.2 Body Measurements:
6.2.12 Wrist—Measure the circumference of the wrist over
6.2.1 Height—Measure from the top of the head to the soles
the inner and outer prominence at the lower end of the forearm.
of the feet.
6.2.13 Thigh—Measure the circumference of the upper part
6.2.2 Weight—Take on a calibrated scale with a nude
of the leg (close to the crotch).
subject.
6.2.14 Knee—Measure the circumference of the knee while
6.2.3 Chest—Measure
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