What is the neck size on a dress shirt?
What is the neck size on a dress shirt?
When looking at dress shirt size the first number on the size tag refers to the neck size, the second number to the sleeve length. As an example a shirt marked “15 ½ 32/33” would mean the man wears a 15 ½ inch neck size and a 32 or 33 inch sleeve length.
What size shirt is a 16.5 neck?
We measure our shirts the traditional way, using collar sizes, so you will see our shirts quoted in inches – 15″ (small), 15.5″ (medium), 16.5″ (large) and 17.5″ (extra large).
What size is 17 34 35 in men’s shirts?
Measure and determine your neck size and sleeve length.
| Shirt Size | Neck Size | Sleeve Length |
|---|---|---|
| Medium | 15 – 15 ½ | 32 – 33 |
| Large | 16 – 16 ½ | 34 – 35 |
| X-Large | 17 – 17 ½ | 34 – 35 |
| XX-Large | 18 – 18 ½ | 35 – 36 |
How do you measure shirt neck size?
Take your tape measure and position it at the base of your neck where the shirt collar would sit. With this in position, wrap the tape measure all the way around your neck, keeping one finger under the tape measure to allow for some breathing room.
What size is 15.5 neck?
Shirts, Sweaters & Jackets
| Size | Neck | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 15.5 – 16 | 36 – 38 |
| Medium | 16.5 – 17 | 39 – 41 |
| Large | 17 – 17.5 | 42 – 44 |
| XL | 18 – 18.5 | 45 – 48 |
How does neck size affect shirt size?
Dress shirts rely on two measurements, neck size, and sleeve length. The neck size appears first, and increases by half inches range from 13″ to 19″. Manufacturers used the neck size and arm length to inform mean measurements for the torso and garment length to create the standard sizing we still see today.
What is the average size neck of a man?
around 15 inches
Most adult male neck sizes range between 14 to 19 inches (35.5 – 48.3 cm’s), with the average adult male neck circumference being around 15 inches. Like excess stomach fat, a large neck size is not good for your health.
How do you measure a man’s neck size?
To get a proper neck measurement for your dress shirt, first wrap the measuring tape around your throat. While keeping the tape in place, slide one to two fingers between your neck and the tape. This will allow some space for breathing when the collar is buttoned.
