To find your Zhik size, measure your chest, waist and hips, then match them to the Zhik chart for that garment type: tops and jackets, wetsuits, pants, youth, gloves or footwear. Every table below shows centimeters and inches together (cm / in).
Zhik sizing at a glance
| Garment | Measure | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Men's & unisex tops, jackets, smocks | Chest, shoulder width, arm length | XXS to XXXL |
| Men's & unisex wetsuits | Height, weight, chest, waist | XS to XXL |
| Men's & unisex pants, shorts | Thigh, waist, hip, inseam | XS to XXL |
| Women's tops, jackets, wetsuits, pants | Chest, shoulder, waist, hip, inseam | XS to XXL (pants and wetsuits XS to XL) |
| Youth and kids | Chest, waist, hip, inseam | Youth 10, 12, 14; kids 8 to 14 |
| Gloves | Palm width | XXS to XXL |
| Boots and shoes | Foot length | US / UK / EU |
How do I measure myself for Zhik gear?
Use a soft tape over a thin base layer, snug but not tight, standing relaxed. Chest: fullest part of the chest, under the arms. Shoulder width: across the back, shoulder point to shoulder point. Arm length: shoulder point to wrist. Waist: natural waistline. Hip: fullest part of the hips. Thigh: fullest part of the upper thigh. Inseam: inside of the leg, crotch to ankle. Palm: across the palm, base of the thumb to the other side. Foot: heel to longest toe.
Where are the Zhik size charts?
Open the chart for what you are buying. These values come from Zhik's own size guides.
Men's & unisex tops, jackets and smocks
| Size | Chest | Shoulder width | Arm length |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 79 / 31.1 | 39 / 15.4 | 55 / 21.7 |
| XS | 84 / 33.1 | 40 / 15.7 | 57 / 22.4 |
| S | 92 / 36.2 | 42 / 16.5 | 58 / 22.8 |
| M | 99 / 39.0 | 44 / 17.3 | 60 / 23.6 |
| L | 107 / 42.1 | 46 / 18.1 | 62 / 24.4 |
| XL | 114 / 44.9 | 48 / 18.9 | 64 / 25.2 |
| XXL | 124 / 48.8 | 50 / 19.7 | 66 / 26.0 |
| XXXL | 134 / 52.8 | 52 / 20.5 | 69 / 27.2 |
Each cell: cm / in.
Men's & unisex wetsuits
| Size | Height (cm / ft) | Weight | Chest (cm / in) | Waist (cm / in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 161+ / 5'3.4"+ | 50–55 kg / 110–121 lbs | 82–86 / 32"–33.9" | 67–72 / 26.4"–28.4" |
| S | 164+ / 5'4.5"+ | 55–65 kg / 121–143 lbs | 87–94 / 34.2"–37" | 73–80 / 28.7"–31.5" |
| M | 167+ / 5'5.7"+ | 65–75 kg / 143–165 lbs | 95–102 / 37.4"–40.2" | 81–88 / 31.9"–34.6" |
| L | 170+ / 5'6.9"+ | 75–85 kg / 165–187 lbs | 103–110 / 40.5"–43.3" | 89–96 / 35"–37.8" |
| XL | 173+ / 5'8.1"+ | 85–100 kg / 187–220 lbs | 111–118 / 43.7"–46.5" | 97–105 / 38.2"–41.3" |
| XXL | 177+ / 5'9.6"+ | 100–120 kg / 220–264 lbs | 119–129 / 46.8"–50.7" | 106–115 / 41.7"–45.3" |
Zhik fitting guide for wetsuits
- Measure your body according to the measurement guide.
- If you are in between sizes, it is recommended to use the chest measurement.
- Zhik provides a performance fit in wetsuits. Firm fitted where required and high stretch in key areas.
- Wetsuits naturally stretch more when wet. A dry wetsuit will fit tighter and will loosen during use.
- Zhik wetsuits fit shorter on the legs to allow for use with footwear.
Men's & unisex pants, shorts and bottoms
| Size | Thigh | Waist | Hip | Inseam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 57.5 / 22.6 | 74 / 29.1 | 92 / 36.2 | 79 / 31.1 |
| S | 59.5 / 23.4 | 80 / 31.5 | 97 / 38.2 | 80 / 31.5 |
| M | 61.5 / 24.2 | 86 / 33.8 | 102 / 40.1 | 81 / 31.9 |
| L | 63.5 / 25 | 92 / 36.2 | 107 / 42.1 | 82 / 32.3 |
| XL | 65.5 / 25.8 | 98 / 38.6 | 112 / 44 | 83 / 32.6 |
| XXL | 69.5 / 27.4 | 104 / 41 | 122 / 48 | 84 / 33 |
Each cell: cm / in.
Women's jackets and smocks
| Size | Chest | Shoulder width | Arm length |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 82 / 32.3 | 37 / 14.6 | 50 / 19.7 |
| S | 90 / 35.4 | 39 / 15.4 | 52 / 20.5 |
| M | 97 / 38.2 | 41 / 16.1 | 54 / 21.3 |
| L | 105 / 41.3 | 42 / 16.5 | 56 / 22 |
| XL | 112 / 44.1 | 44 / 17.3 | 57 / 22.4 |
| XXL | 122 / 48 | 47 / 18.5 | 60 / 23.6 |
Each cell: cm / in.
Women's wetsuit tops (with EU, US and AU / UK sizes)
| Size | EU | US | AU / UK | Shoulder | Chest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 32 | 2 | 6 | 37.5 / 14.8 | 84 / 33 |
| S | 34 | 4 | 8 | 39 / 15.4 | 89 / 35 |
| M | 36 | 6 | 10 | 40.5 / 16 | 94 / 37 |
| L | 38 | 8 | 12 | 42 / 16.5 | 99 / 39 |
| XL | 40 | 10 | 14 | 43.5 / 17.1 | 104 / 41 |
| XXL | 42 | 12 | 16 | 45 / 17.7 | 109 / 43 |
Shoulder and chest: cm / in.
Women's wetsuits and skiff suits
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hip | Low hip | Inseam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 84 / 33 | 67.5 / 26.6 | 87 / 34.2 | 93 / 36.6 | 77 / 30.3 |
| S | 89 / 35 | 72.5 / 28.5 | 92 / 36.2 | 98 / 38.6 | 77.5 / 30.5 |
| M | 94 / 37 | 77.5 / 30.5 | 97 / 38.2 | 103 / 40.6 | 78 / 30.7 |
| L | 99 / 40 | 82.5 / 32.5 | 102 / 40.2 | 108 / 42.5 | 78.5 / 30.9 |
| XL | 104 / 41 | 87.5 / 34.5 | 107 / 42.1 | 113 / 44.5 | 79 / 31.1 |
Each cell: cm / in.
Women's pants, shorts and bottoms
| Size | Thigh | Waist | Hip | Low hip | Inseam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 52.5 / 20.7 | 67.5 / 26.6 | 87 / 34.2 | 93 / 36.6 | 77 / 30.3 |
| S | 55 / 21.6 | 72.5 / 28.5 | 92 / 36.2 | 98 / 38.6 | 77.5 / 30.5 |
| M | 57.5 / 22.6 | 77.5 / 30.5 | 97 / 38.2 | 103 / 40.6 | 78 / 30.7 |
| L | 60 / 23.6 | 82.5 / 32.5 | 102 / 40.2 | 108 / 42.5 | 78.5 / 30.9 |
| XL | 62.5 / 24.6 | 87.5 / 34.5 | 107 / 42.1 | 113 / 44.5 | 79 / 31.1 |
Each cell: cm / in.
Youth and kids
| Measure | 10 (S) | 12 (M) | 14 (L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neck base | 31 / 12.2 | 32.5 / 12.8 | 34 / 13.4 |
| Across shoulders | 32.8 / 12.9 | 34 / 13.4 | 35.2 / 13.9 |
| Chest | 73 / 28.8 | 78 / 30.7 | 83 / 32.3 |
| Bicep | 23.3 / 9.2 | 24.5 / 9.6 | 25.7 / 10.1 |
Tops, jackets and smocks. Each cell: cm / in.
Youth bottoms
| Measure | 10 (S) | 12 (M) | 14 (L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waist | 61 / 24 | 66 / 26 | 71 / 28 |
| Low hip | 75 / 29.5 | 80 / 31.5 | 85 / 33.5 |
| Inseam | 68 / 26.8 | 71 / 28 | 74 / 29 |
| Thigh | 45.5 / 18 | 48 / 18.9 | 50.5 / 19.9 |
Bottoms, pants and shorts. Each cell: cm / in.
Youth wetsuits
| Measure | 10 (S) | 12 (M) | 14 (L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 73 / 29.2 | 78 / 31.2 | 83 / 33.2 |
| Waist | 61 / 24.4 | 66 / 26.4 | 71 / 28.4 |
| Hip | 75 / 30 | 80 / 32 | 85 / 34 |
| Inseam | 68 / 27.2 | 71 / 28.4 | 74 / 29.6 |
Youth wetsuits. Each cell: cm / in.
Kids tops and jackets
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hips | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 68 / 26.8 | 56 / 22 | 70 / 27.6 | 133 / 52.4 |
| 10 | 73 / 28.7 | 61 / 24 | 75 / 29.5 | 140 / 55.1 |
| 12 | 78 / 30.7 | 66 / 26 | 80 / 31.5 | 147 / 57.9 |
| 14 | 83 / 32.7 | 71 / 28 | 85 / 33.5 | 154 / 60.6 |
Kids tops and jackets (rash guards), sizes 8 to 14. Each cell: cm / in.
Gloves
Zhik fitting guide: measure across the width of your palm, from the base of the thumb to the other side.
| Glove size | Palm measurement |
|---|---|
| XXS | <7 cm / <2.8 in |
| XS | 7.5 cm / 3 in |
| S | 8.5 cm / 3.3 in |
| M | 9 cm / 3.5 in |
| L | 9.5 cm / 3.7 in |
| XL | 10 cm / 3.9 in |
| XXL | 10.5 cm / 4.1 in |
Boots and shoes: US-based sizing
| US men's | US women's | UK unisex | EU unisex | Foot length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7.5 | 5 | 38.5 | 24.4 cm / 9.6 in |
| 6.5 | 8 | 5.5 | 39 | 24.9 cm / 9.8 in |
| 7 | 8.5 | 6 | 40 | 25.3 cm / 10 in |
| 7.5 | 9 | 6.5 | 40.5 | 25.7 cm / 10.1 in |
| 8 | 9.5 | 7 | 41 | 26.1 cm / 10.3 in |
| 8.5 | 10 | 7.5 | 42 | 26.5 cm / 10.4 in |
| 9 | 10.5 | 8 | 42.5 | 27 cm / 10.6 in |
| 9.5 | 11 | 8.5 | 43 | 27.4 cm / 10.8 in |
| 10 | 11.5 | 9 | 44 | 27.8 cm / 10.9 in |
| 10.5 | 12 | 9.5 | 44.5 | 28.3 cm / 11.1 in |
| 11 | 12.5 | 10 | 45 | 28.7 cm / 11.3 in |
| 11.5 | 13 | 10.5 | 45.5 | 29.1 cm / 11.5 in |
| 12 | – | 11 | 46 | 29.5 cm / 11.6 in |
| 12.5 | – | 11.5 | 46.5 | 29.9 cm / 11.8 in |
| 13 | – | 12 | 47 | 30.4 cm / 12 in |
| 13.5 | – | 12.5 | 48 | 30.8 cm / 12.1 in |
| 14 | – | 13 | 48.5 | 31.2 cm / 12.3 in |
| 14.5 | – | 13.5 | 49 | 31.6 cm / 12.4 in |
| 15 | – | 14 | 49.5 | 32 cm / 12.6 in |
Frequently asked questions
What if I'm between two sizes?
For wetsuits, Zhik recommends using your chest measurement. For other garments Zhik does not publish a between-sizes rule, so compare each measurement to the chart for your garment type.
Will a Zhik wetsuit feel tight at first?
Zhik says wetsuits naturally stretch more when wet: a dry wetsuit fits tighter and loosens during use.
Do Zhik wetsuits cover the full leg?
Zhik says its wetsuits fit shorter on the legs to allow for use with footwear.
Are Zhik men's and women's sizes the same?
No. Men's & unisex and women's garments each have their own chart. Women's tops also list EU, US and AU / UK sizes, and women's pants and wetsuits add a low hip measurement. Use the chart that matches the garment.
How do I size Zhik gloves?
Measure across the width of your palm, from the base of the thumb to the other side, and match it to the glove chart from XXS to XXL.
What sizes does Zhik offer for young sailors?
Youth garments come in 10 (S), 12 (M) and 14 (L), and kids tops and jackets run from size 8 to 14.
If you have additional inquiries or need help with anything sailing related, don't hesitate to contact our experts! We'll be glad to help.
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Last updated: November 9, 2026.