ASTM D4910-99

Standard Tables of Body Measurements for Infants, Sizes 0 to 24

SCOPE
1.1 These tables list body measurements of infants’ sizes. Although these are body measurements, they can be used as a baseline in designing apparel for infants in this size range when considering such factors as fabric type, ease for body movement, styling, and fit.
1.2 These tables list body measurements for the complete range of infant sizing.
1.3 The values stated in either acceptable SI units or inch-pound 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.
1.4 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-Mar-1999
• ICS: 61.020 - Clothes
• Technical Committee: D13 - Textiles
• Drafting Committee: D13.55 - Body Measurement for Apparel Sizing

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D4910-02 - Standard Tables of Body Measurements for Infants, Sizes 0 to 24
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

Designation:D4910–99
Standard Tables of
Body Measurements for Infants, Sizes 0 to 24
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4910; 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 ofAgriculture in the 1930’s. This
standard takes into consideration children’s growth patterns reflected in the 1980 charts for the
NationalCenterforHealthStatistics andthe1977AnthropometricStudyofU.S.InfantsandChildren
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 infant. To verify the proposed body
measurements,alimitedsamplingofchildrenwasmeasuredandfittedwithgarmentsmadeasdirected
in these tables.
1. Scope D 5219 Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for
Apparel Sizing
1.1 Thesetableslistbodymeasurementsofinfantsfromsize
2.2 ISO Standard:
0 to 24.Although these measurements are body measurements,
ISO Size Designation of Clothes, Definitions, and Body
they can be used as a baseline in designing apparel for infants
Measurement Procedures
in this age range when taking into account such factors as
fabric type, ease for body movement, styling, and fit.
3. Terminology
1.2 The values stated in either acceptable metric units or in
3.1 Definitions:
other units shall be regarded separately as standard. The values
3.1.1 For definitions relating to body dimensions, refer to
stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore,
Terminology D 5219.
each system shall be used independently of the other, without
3.1.2 For definitions of other textile terms, used in these
combining values in any way.
tables, refer to Terminology D 123.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4. Significance and Use
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1 The use of the body measurement information in Table
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
1 will assist manufacturers to develop patterns and garments
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
that are consistent with the current anthropometric character-
2. Referenced Documents istics of the population of interest. This practice in turn should
reduce or minimize consumer confusion and dissatisfaction
2.1 ASTM Standards:
related to apparel sizing. (Also refer to ISO Size Designation
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
Standard.)
5. Apparatus
These tables are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-13 on Textiles
and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.55 on Body Measurement for
5.1 Tape measure that is dimensionally stable and approxi-
Apparel Sizing.
mately 15 mm ( ⁄2 in.) wide and accurately graduated in
Current edition approved March 10, 1999. Published June 1999. Originally
e1
millimetre ( ⁄16 in.) increments.
published as D 4910 – 89. Last previous edition D 4910 – 95a .
O’Brien, Ruth, et al., Body Measurement to American Boys and Girls for 5.2 Scale, standard calibrated, body weight type for infants.
Garment and Pattern Construction, U.S. Department ofAgriculture, Miscellaneous
Publication No. 366, July 1941.
Available from National Center for Health Statistics.
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Snyder, Lawrence, Anthropometry of Infants, Children, and Youth to Age 18, Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 07.02.
University of Michigan, May 1977. Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd St., 13th
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 07.01. Floor, New York, NY 10036.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
D4910–99
TABLE 1 Infants 0 to 24—Body Measurements Without Clothing, (Inch-Pound Units)
Size 0to3 3to6 6to9 9to12 12to18 18to24
1 1 1 1 1 1
Height, Inches Up to 23 ⁄2 24 to 26 ⁄2 27 to 27 ⁄2 28 to 30 ⁄2 31 to 32 ⁄2 33 to 34 ⁄2
Weight, Pounds Up to 12.0 12.5 to 16.0 16.5 to 18.0 18.5 to 20.0 20.5 to 24.0 24.5 to 27.6
A
All Table Data is in Inches
1 1 1 1 1
Chest 16 ⁄2 17 ⁄2 18 18 ⁄2 19 ⁄2 20 ⁄2
1 3 1
Waist 18 18 ⁄2 18 ⁄4 19 19 ⁄2 20
Hip/Seat 17 18 18 ⁄2 19 20 21
Vertical Trunk 25 27 28 29 31 33
Head Circumference 16.5 17 17.5 18.25 19 20
1 11 7 1 5
Neck Base 8 ⁄2 8 ⁄16 8 ⁄8 9 ⁄4 9 ⁄8 10
5 15 1 7 1
Armscye 6 6 ⁄8 6 ⁄16 7 ⁄4 7 ⁄8 8 ⁄2
1 3 1 5 7 1
Upper Arm 6 ⁄8 6 ⁄8 6 ⁄2 6 ⁄8 6 ⁄8 6 ⁄8
3 1 1 1 3
Elbow 5 ⁄4 66 ⁄8 6 ⁄4 6 ⁄2 6 ⁄4
Wrist . . . . . .
1 7 3 1 1 5
Thigh 9 ⁄4 9 ⁄8 10 ⁄16 10 ⁄2 11 ⁄8 11 ⁄8
13 7 7 15 1
Shoulder Length 2 ⁄16 2 ⁄8 2 ⁄8 2 ⁄16 33 ⁄16
1 1 5 3 1
Across Shoulder 6 ⁄4 6 ⁄2 6 ⁄8 8 ⁄4 99 ⁄4
1 1 13 3 1 5
Total Crotch Length 12 ⁄8 12 ⁄4 12 ⁄16 13 ⁄8 14 ⁄2 15 ⁄8
5 7 1 1 3 5
Arm Length 6 ⁄8 7 ⁄8 8 ⁄2 8 ⁄8 10 ⁄8 11 ⁄8
3 1 13 1 7 1
Cervical to Wrist 10 ⁄4 12 ⁄6 12 ⁄16 13 ⁄2 14 ⁄8 16 ⁄8
1 7 3 1 1
Cervical to Knee 12 ⁄4 14 14 ⁄8 15 ⁄4 17 ⁄2 18 ⁄4
1 3 3 1 1
Cervical Height 17 ⁄4 20 21 ⁄8 22 ⁄4 25 ⁄2 28 ⁄4
3 1 1 1 3
Head and Neck Length 5 ⁄4 66 ⁄8 6 ⁄4 6 ⁄2 6 ⁄4
1 3 1
Cervical to Back Waist 6 6 ⁄2 6 ⁄4 77 ⁄2 8
3 1 1 3 1 3
Front Waist Length 6 ⁄4 6 ⁄4 6 ⁄2 6 ⁄4 7 ⁄4 7 ⁄4
1 3 7 1 1
Scye Depth 3 ⁄2 3 ⁄4 3 ⁄8 44 ⁄4 4 ⁄2
1 1 5 3 1
Waist Height 11 ⁄4 13 ⁄2 14 ⁄8 15 ⁄4 16 20 ⁄4
1 1 1 3 1
Waist to Knee 6 ⁄4 7 ⁄2 8 ⁄8 8 ⁄4 10 11 ⁄4
3 3 3 3 3 3
Hip Height 8 ⁄4 10 ⁄4 11 ⁄4 12 ⁄4 14 ⁄4 16 ⁄4
1 1 1 3 1
Crotch Height 7 ⁄2 9 ⁄4 10 ⁄8 11 12 ⁄4 14 ⁄2
Knee Height 5 6 6 ⁄2 789
Ankle Height . . . . . .
Foot Length . . . . . .
Foot Width . . . . . .
A
These measurements are for the nude body. No allowance has been given for clothing or diapers. Add approximately 3 in. to the vertical trunk measurementto
accommodate the diaper.
6. Procedure 6.2.8 Neck Base—Measure around the neck touching the
cervical at the back and the upper borders of the collar bone at
6.1 General:
the front following the points that would be made by a
6.1.1 For all vertical measurements, subject should be lying
fine-linked chain pressed over these points.
down on its back, on a flat surface, with legs extended.
6.2.9 Armscye—With the arm hanging down, measure the
6.1.2 For all horizontal measurements, hold subject in a
distance from the shoulder joint through the front break point,
vertical position.
the armpit, the back break point, and the starting point.
6.1.3 Measurements for infant body are taken over nude
6.2.10 Upper Arm—Measure the circumference of the arm
body.
midway
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