Abercrombie & Fitch Boys' Size Chart
Complete boys' sizing guide for Abercrombie & Fitch with measurements, fit tips, and conversions
Use this boys size chart to compare your measurements against Abercrombie & Fitch's official sizing. Each table shows body measurements and international conversions.
Fit Notes
Abercrombie has spent the last few years redrafting its size block after years of complaints that it ran small, and the current line runs true to modern US sizing — a departure from the pre-2020 chart that many long-time buyers still don't realize. Menswear jeans (the Athletic Skinny and Athletic Slim) have a meaningfully wider thigh than the numeric waist suggests, which is a deliberate response to buyer feedback about the older cuts. Women's dresses in the current collections fit true in the bust but shorter in the length than most contemporary US labels. The YPB (activewear) sub-label uses a separately drafted athletic block and is closer to Lululemon in cut than to the mainline Abercrombie.
How Abercrombie & Fitch Compares
Against Hollister (its sister brand), Abercrombie is drafted slightly more mature and roomier through the shoulder at the same nominal size. Against American Eagle, Abercrombie's denim tends to have a wider thigh at the same labeled waist. Against J.Crew's Classic Fit, current Abercrombie is comparable in the chest but a hair shorter in the body.
Common Sizing Mistakes
The recurring mistake is trusting a size memory from the older Abercrombie sizing — a buyer who used to size up here doesn't need to anymore, and the current line is drafted much closer to standard US than the pre-2020 chart was. On denim, buyers often ignore the fit name (Athletic vs. Slim Straight vs. Loose) and pick by waist alone; the same waist number fits meaningfully differently across those cuts. A third pitfall is the YPB line — buyers ordering it in their mainline Abercrombie size often find the leggings too loose because YPB is drafted for compression.
Size data referenced from Abercrombie & Fitch's size guide, last verified July 2026.
Last updated: Q3 2026 · Reviewed quarterly by JC, SizeHub editor
Kids' Sizing
Clothing — Children (4–7 Years)
| Size | 5/6 | 7/8 | 9/10 | 11/12 | 13/14 | 15/16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (in) | 22.8-25.2 | 25.2-27.2 | 27.2-29.1 | 29.1-30.3 | 30.3-31.9 | 31.9-33.9 |
| Height (in) | 43.3-48.0 | 48.0-53.1 | 53.1-55.9 | 55.9-59.1 | 59.1-61.8 | 61.8-64.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Abercrombie run small?
Modern A&F runs true to size. Their older styles were known for running small, but recent collections have a more standard, inclusive fit.
What is A&F Curve Love?
Curve Love is A&F's line designed with extra room in the hip and thigh area while maintaining the same waist measurement as standard sizes.
Does A&F offer petite and tall sizes?
Yes, A&F offers short, regular, long, and extra long inseam lengths in most jeans and pants styles.
How to Measure
Chest
Measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape horizontal.
Waist
Measure around your natural waistline, keeping the tape comfortably loose.
Hips
Stand with feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips.