How to Determine Wet Suit Size

Wet suits are used for swimming in cold water or scuba diving. The wet suit provides a layer of warmth against the chill of the water. When you try on a wet suit for the first time, it will likely feel too tight against your neck and other joints; however, the suit has to be this tight to prevent water seepage. If a wet suit is not a perfect fit for you, you may be able to fill in excess space with clothing. For example, if the suit is a touch large from the waist up, wearing a shirt underneath may alleviate the problem.

Things You'll Need

  • Measuring tape
  • Scale
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Instructions

    • 1

      Measure your height in feet and inches.

    • 2

      Measure your weight in pounds.

    • 3

      Measure the circumference of your head around your forehead and your neck.

    • 4

      Measure the circumference of chest or bust, waist and hips.

    • 5

      Measure from your mid-neck to wrist bone, known as MN-WB. This is the measurement from your spine on your neck down your arm to your wrist bone.

    • 6

      Measure from the base of your neck down your back to your crotch, known as NB-CR.

    • 7

      Measure from your ankle up to your crotch when you are standing straight with your feet shoulder width apart, known as CR-AN.

    • 8

      Use a sizing chart, such as the one at deep-six.com, to determine the proper size of your wet suit.