SkiTrader

Ski size calculator

Find a useful ski length range before choosing a model. Start with your height and ability, then think about the turns you enjoy. Add your weight if you want help choosing the shorter or longer end. For a child, choose Child first.

Find your ski length

Measure height without shoes. Choose the ability that describes your comfortable everyday skiing.

Enter your height to see a ski length range.

Adult ski size chart
HeightBeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
147 cm127–137 cm137–144 cm142–152 cm
152 cm132–142 cm142–149 cm147–157 cm
157 cm137–147 cm147–154 cm152–162 cm
163 cm143–153 cm153–160 cm158–168 cm
168 cm148–158 cm158–165 cm163–173 cm
173 cm153–163 cm163–170 cm168–178 cm
178 cm158–168 cm168–175 cm173–183 cm
183 cm163–173 cm173–180 cm178–188 cm
188 cm168–178 cm178–185 cm183–193 cm
193 cm173–183 cm183–190 cm188–198 cm
Kids’ ski size chart
HeightBeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
80 cm55–65 cm70–70 cm70–75 cm
90 cm65–70 cm75–80 cm80–85 cm
100 cm70–80 cm85–90 cm90–95 cm
110 cm75–90 cm95–100 cm100–105 cm
120 cm85–95 cm100–110 cm110–115 cm
130 cm90–105 cm110–115 cm115–125 cm
140 cm100–110 cm120–125 cm125–135 cm
150 cm105–120 cm130–135 cm135–145 cm
160 cm110–130 cm135–145 cm145–155 cm

Choose a length you can enjoy now

For adults learning to ski, start about 10–20 cm below your height. Intermediate skiers often suit 3–10 cm below height. Strong skiers can look from 5 cm below to 5 cm above height. These ranges give you room to match the ski to your strength and favorite terrain.

If two available sizes sit inside your range, think about your usual day. Choose shorter for slow turns, moguls and narrow trails. Choose longer for open slopes and faster turns. A ski that feels manageable from the first run helps you improve more than extra length bought for a future skill level.

Match the shape and flex

Weight changes how easily you bend a ski. Lighter skiers often enjoy the shorter end or a softer flex. Heavier skiers usually want more support. Length alone will not make a very stiff ski easy to turn, so compare flex and intended ability alongside the number on the tail.

A raised tip and tail help a ski turn and float in soft snow. A strongly rockered ski can feel shorter on firm snow than a more traditional shape of the same length. For powder, consider width as well as length. You do not need the longest ski just because the snow is deep.

Help children turn and stop

First-timers usually need tips around chest to shoulder height. Confident beginners can move toward the chin, intermediate children toward the nose, and strong young skiers toward the forehead. Use the kids’ chart for a starting range, then stand the skis beside the child and check that reach.

Do not buy a large jump in length to cover several winters. A little growing room can work, but the child must be able to steer and stop now. Recheck boot fit each season and ask a shop to check the bindings when boots change.

Sizing questions

Should skis be taller than me?

Sometimes. Strong skiers on open terrain or rockered powder skis may enjoy a ski slightly above head height. Beginners usually benefit from a shorter ski. Start with your ability range and the model’s intended use.

Does the same chart work for women?

Yes. Height, weight, ability and preferred turns guide length. A women’s model may feel softer or lighter than another ski of the same length, so compare the construction and available sizes too.

What if my suggested length is not sold?

Look at the closest sizes in that model. Favor the shorter one for easy turns or a lighter skier, and the longer one for more support. A demo day is useful when both sizes seem suitable.