What does 160/84A mean?
A complete decoding of the Chinese national size code. Three pieces, one sentence — and then you'll never be confused by a Chinese label again.
Quick answer: 160/84A means the garment is designed for a person about 160 cm tall with an 84 cm bust or chest and a standard A body type.
01 /The first number — height in cm
The leading figure is always the target wearer's height in centimetres.
- 155 · 5'1"
- 160 · 5'3"
- 165 · 5'5"
- 170 · 5'7"
- 175 · 5'9"
02 /The second number — bust or waist in cm
For women's tops and dresses, this is the bust in cm. For men's tops, the chest. For trousers, it's replaced with the waist.
So 165/72A on a pair of pants is drafted for a 165 cm wearer with a 72 cm waist.
03 /The letter — body type / bust-waist drop
The letter encodes the difference between bust and waist — in effect, your body shape.
| Letter | Bust − waist drop | Build |
|---|---|---|
| Y | ≥ 19 cm | Slim |
| A | 14–18 cm | Standard (most common) |
| B | 9–13 cm | Fuller |
| C | 4–8 cm | Curvy |
04 /Common women's codes & Western equivalents
| Chinese code | Letter | US | EU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155/80A | XS | 0 | 32 |
| 160/84A | S | 2–4 | 34 |
| 165/88A | M | 6 | 36 |
| 170/92A | L | 8 | 38 |
| 175/96A | XL | 10 | 40 |
| 180/100A | XXL | 12–14 | 42 |
05 /Common label examples decoded
165/88A
Designed for a person around 165 cm tall with an 88 cm bust or chest and standard A body type. For women's tops, it is usually close to Chinese M.
170/92A
Designed around 170 cm height and 92 cm bust or chest. For women's tops and dresses, it maps roughly to Chinese L and US 8.
175/76A
Often seen on men's pants: 175 cm height, 76 cm waist and standard A build. The second number changes meaning depending on garment type.
06 /For men's clothing
Men's codes use the same grammar:
- 175/92A — 175 cm tall, 92 cm chest, standard build (men's top)
- 175/76A — 175 cm tall, 76 cm waist, standard build (men's pants)
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