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    Which measurement type should I choose when setting up a size recommendation

    When creating size recommendations, it’s important to choose the correct measurement type based on how your size chart is structured. This setting determines how customer measurements are processed and matched to your sizing data.

    Each measurement type handles the relationship between customer input and your size chart differently.

    1. Body Measurements

    Choose this option if your size chart values represent body measurements.

    Customers measure their own body (e.g., chest, waist, hips), and the app compares those values directly with your chart to recommend a size.

    Example:

    • Size chart: Chest 92–96 cm = Size M
    • Customer enters: Chest = 94 cm
    • Result: System recommends Size M

    2. Product Measurements

    Choose this option if your size chart values represent garment (product) measurements, not the body.

    Product measurements are usually larger than body measurements to allow for comfort and fit. This additional space is called extra room (ease) and varies by manufacturer.

    If you don’t know the exact extra room, you can use the sample reference chart provided.

    The app automatically adds this extra room to the customer’s body measurement before comparing it with your size chart.

    Example:

    • Jacket chart (product measurement): Chest 100 cm = Size M
    • Extra room: 4 cm
    • Customer’s body chest: 96 cm
    • Calculation: 96 + 4 = 100 cm
    • Result: System recommends Size M

    3. None

    Choose this option if you don’t sell apparel but still use sizing (e.g., helmets, shoes, accessories).

    This works the same as Body Measurements:

    • Customer enters a measurement
    • The system compares it directly with the chart

    Example:

    • Helmet chart: Head circumference 56–58 cm = Size M
    • Customer enters: 57 cm
    • Result: System recommends Size M

    How to Determine Your Chart Type

    Ask yourself the following:

    1. What do the numbers in your size chart represent?

    • Body measurements → Body Measurements
    • Garment dimensions → Product Measurements
    • Non-clothing item measurements → None

    2. Do you sell clothing?

    • Yes, and chart shows body measurements → Body Measurements
    • Yes, and chart shows garment measurements → Product Measurements
    • No → None

    3. How do customers use your size chart?

    • They measure themselves and match values directly → Body Measurements
    • They measure themselves but mentally “add room” → Product Measurements

    Common Mistakes

    • Using Body Measurements for garment-based charts → sizes may be too large (no ease added)
    • Using Product Measurements for body-based charts → sizes may be too small (extra ease added unnecessarily)

    When You’re Not Sure

    If you’re unsure which option to choose:

    • Review your current size guide: how do customers use it?
    • Check return patterns: are items too big or too small?
    • Start with Body Measurements as a simple baseline

    You can always adjust the measurement type later if needed.

    Wrap-Up

    Choosing the correct measurement type ensures accurate size recommendations:

    • Body Measurements → chart values represent body sizes
    • Product Measurements → chart values represent garment sizes (with added ease)
    • None → for non-apparel products

    Getting this right improves customer confidence, reduces confusion, and helps lower return rates.