Embroidery size chart
Standard design sizes for every place you can embroider, in inches and millimeters, with where each one sits and a drawing to scale. Pick a placement for the hoop, backing and stitch count.
| Placement | Width (in) | Width (mm) | Height | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left chest | 3–4 in | 75–100 mm | up to about 3 in (75 mm) tall | About 7–9 in below the shoulder seam at the collar, and 3.5–5 in from the center front, over the wearer's heart. |
| Right chest | 2–3.5 in | 50–90 mm | usually 1–2 in (25–50 mm) tall for names | Mirrors the left chest on the wearer's right side, at the same height. |
| Center chest | 4–8 in | 100–200 mm | usually 2–6 in (50–150 mm) tall | Centered on the front, with the top about 3–4 in below the collar. |
| Full front | 8–12 in | 200–300 mm | up to about 12 in (300 mm) tall | Centered on the front, with the top about 3–4 in below the collar. |
| Back of the neck | 2–4 in | 50–100 mm | about 0.5–1.5 in (12–40 mm) tall | Centered, about 1–2 in below the collar seam on the back. |
| Full back | 10–12 in | 250–300 mm | up to about 12 in (300 mm) tall | Centered on the back, with the top about 3–5 in below the collar. |
| Upper sleeve | 2.5–3.5 in | 65–90 mm | usually 1–3 in (25–75 mm) tall | On the outside of the sleeve, about 2–4 in below the shoulder seam. |
| Cap front | 4–5 in | 100–125 mm | up to about 2–2.25 in (50–57 mm) tall | Centered on the front panel, just above the brim. |
| Cap side | 1.5–3 in | 40–75 mm | about 1–1.5 in (25–40 mm) tall | On a side panel, clear of the seams and the eyelets. |
| Cap back | 2–3 in | 50–75 mm | about 1 in (25 mm) tall | Centered above the strap opening. |
| Beanie cuff | 2–4 in | 50–100 mm | under about 1.75 in (45 mm) tall | Centered on the front of the folded cuff. |
| Tote bag | 5–10 in | 125–250 mm | usually 4–10 in (100–250 mm) tall | Centered, a little above the middle of the front panel. |
| Bath towel | 6–12 in | 150–300 mm | about 2–4 in (50–100 mm) tall | Centered on or just above the woven border. |
| Hand towel | 3–6 in | 75–150 mm | about 1.5–2 in (40–50 mm) tall | Centered on or just above the woven border. |
Typical ranges for adult garments; scale down for youth and small sizes.
Every placement, drawn to scale
- Left chest3–4 in · 75–100 mm
- Right chest2–3.5 in · 50–90 mm
- Center chest4–8 in · 100–200 mm
- Full front8–12 in · 200–300 mm
- Back of the neck2–4 in · 50–100 mm
- Full back10–12 in · 250–300 mm
- Upper sleeve2.5–3.5 in · 65–90 mm
- Cap front4–5 in · 100–125 mm
- Cap side1.5–3 in · 40–75 mm
- Cap back2–3 in · 50–75 mm
- Beanie cuff2–4 in · 50–100 mm
- Tote bag5–10 in · 125–250 mm
- Bath towel6–12 in · 150–300 mm
- Hand towel3–6 in · 75–150 mm
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What is the standard size for embroidery?
It depends on where it goes: about 3–4 in wide for a left chest logo, 4–5 in wide and up to 2.25 in tall on a cap front, 10–12 in wide for a full back, and 2.5–3.5 in on a sleeve.
What is the most common embroidery size?
The left chest logo, about 3.5 in (90 mm) wide, is the most common size in business embroidery. On home machines, designs that fit a 4×4 in (100×100 mm) or 5×7 in hoop are the most common.
What's the biggest embroidery design I can sew?
Your hoop sets the limit. Home machines usually go up to 6×10 or 8×12 in; larger designs are split into sections and sewn in several hoopings.
Should I resize a file or digitize at the final size?
Digitize at the final size when you can. Resizing an existing file more than about 10–20% changes the stitch density; digitizing again recalculates it.
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