MILITARY SURPLUS SIZE GUIDE
SIZE NATO
The codification used by NATO allows to standardize army clothing sizes. The interpretation is easy to understand and avoids any errors.
The code consists of 8 digits in the form XXXX /XXXX. The first series gives maxi and mini size and the second specifies the maxi and mini chest circumference.
Examples:
• 7080/9404 corresponds to an outfit for a person measuring 1 m 70 to 1 m 80 with a chest circumference between 94 cm and 104 cm
• 8090/1424 matches an outfit for a person measuring 1 m 80 to 1 m 90 with a chest circumference between 114 cm and 124 cm
Correspondance parkas and jackets
French military clothing
| civiCivil Size l | Army Size in cm | French size |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 80 | 40 |
| S | 88 | 44 |
| M | 96 | 48 |
| L | 104 | 52 |
| XL | 112 | 56 |
| XXL | 120 | 60 |
| XXXL | 128 | 64 |
Certain classic outfits (type Algeria) have very specific sizes and vary depending on the model. You will find the equivalent to the sizes used in 1950/1960 with current military sizes below:
ITALIAN Military Clothing
,
| Chest circumference in cm | Italian size |
|---|---|
| 104 | 50 |
| 108 | 52 |
| 112 | 54 |
| 116 | 56 |
U.S. ARMY JACKETS
Combat jackets sizes are in the form "height/chest circumference" (small regular, medium short, etc.) Measures are also taken by the NATO code (a regular small equals 7080/8494)
| Sizes | Chest in cm |
| SMALL | 84-94 cm |
| MEDIUM | 94-104 cm |
| LARGE | 104-114 cm |
| X LARGE | 114-124 cm |
| Size | Size in height |
| SHORT | between 1m60 et 1m70 |
| REGULAR | between 1m70 et 1m80 |
| LONG | between 1m80 et 1m90 |