Do-It-Yourself Jean Measuring
Follow these easy jean measuring steps to determine what size jean to order online. For best results, measure your best fitting jean.
Waist
To gauge your waist measurement, button the jean, lay it on a flat surface and remove any slack across the waistband by tugging both sides. Then measure across from the left midpoint of the waistband to the right midpoint. Measuring twice will produce better results. Start over by picking up the jean and repeating the above steps.
- Your measurement (inches) = Waist Size
| Size | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 |
| Inches | 15 ¼″ | 15 ¾″ | 16 ¼″ | 16 ¾″ | 17 ¼″ | 17 ¾″ | 18 ¼″ | 18 ¾″ | 19 ¼″ | 19 ¾″ |
With your waist size determined, now match it to a seat circumference in the corresponding rows below.
Seat
Seat circumference can be evaluated as follows: measure 3 inches straight above the crotch seam (see arrow location of crotch seam in illustration); mark visually the 3-inch point; at the 3-inch visual mark, measure across the jean side to side. Remember, it is important to ensure the jean is flat and all folds are smoothed out (visible or hidden).
| Size | Lean | Basic | Relaxed |
| 29 | 18 ½ | 19 ½ | 20 ½ |
| 30 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 31 | 19 ½ | 20 ½ | 21 ½ |
| 32 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 33 | 20 ½ | 21 ½ | 22 ½ |
| 34 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| 35 | 21 ½ | 22 ½ | 23 ½ |
| 36 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 37 | 22 ½ | 23 ½ | 24 ½ |
| 38 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
Inseam
Jean inseam is measured from the crotch seam to the bottom opening. Simply follow the curve of the jean’s inseam.
Knee and Bottom Opening
Measure knee and bottom opening across the leg opening. We have two fit options: straight and tapered.
Below are straight leg measurements. For tapered leg measurements, subtract 3/4″ from the straight leg.
| Size | Lean | Basic | Relaxed |
| 29 | 7 ½ | 8 | 8 ⅜ |
| 30 | 7 ⅝ | 8 ⅛ | 8 ½ |
| 31 | 7 ¾ | 8 ¼ | 8 ⅝ |
| 32 | 7 ⅞ | 8 ⅜ | 8 ¾ |
| 33 | 8 | 8 ½ | 8 ⅞ |
| 34 | 8 ⅛ | 8 ⅝ | 9 |
| 35 | 8 ¼ | 8 ¾ | 9 ⅛ |
| 36 | 8 ⅜ | 8 ⅞ | 9 ¼ |
| 37 | 8 ½ | 9 | 9 ⅜ |
| 38 | 8 ⅝ | 9 ⅛ | 9 ½ |
Front Rise
Front rise is measured from the top of the waistband to the crotch seam.
| Size | Lean | Basic | Relaxed |
| 29 | 9 ⅝ | 9 ⅞ | 10 ⅜ |
| 30 | 9 ¾ | 10 | 10 ½ |
| 31 | 9 ⅞ | 10 ⅛ | 10 ⅝ |
| 32 | 10 | 10 ¼ | 10 ¾ |
| 33 | 10 ⅛ | 10 ⅜ | 10 ⅞ |
| 34 | 10 ¼ | 10 ½ | 11 |
| 35 | 10 ⅜ | 10 ⅝ | 11 ⅛ |
| 36 | 10 ½ | 10 ¾ | 11 ¼ |
| 37 | 10 ⅝ | 10 ⅞ | 11 ⅜ |
| 38 | 10 ¾ | 11 | 11 ½ |
For questions with sizing or help with jean measuring, email us at support@toddshelton.com.