Basketball Shorts Size Chart

Basketball shorts are designed for comfort, breathability, and mobility, especially for athletes who need freedom of movement on the court. The sizing of basketball shorts typically correlates with waist measurement, and they tend to have a relaxed or loose fit.

Below is a general Basketball Shorts Size Chart for both Men’s and Women’s basketball shorts.

Men’s Basketball Shorts Size Chart

Size	Waist (inches)	Waist (cm)	Hips (inches)	Hips (cm)	Inseam (inches)	Inseam (cm)	Height (inches)	Height (cm)
S	28 – 30	71 – 76	34 – 36	86 – 91	8 – 9	20 – 23	5’4″ – 5’7″	162 – 170
M	30 – 32	76 – 81	36 – 38	91 – 97	9 – 10	23 – 25	5’7″ – 5’10”	170 – 178
L	32 – 34	81 – 86	38 – 40	97 – 102	10 – 11	25 – 28	5’10” – 6’0″	178 – 183
XL	34 – 36	86 – 91	40 – 42	102 – 107	11 – 12	28 – 30	6’0″ – 6’2″	183 – 188
XXL	36 – 38	91 – 97	42 – 44	107 – 112	12 – 13	30 – 33	6’2″ – 6’4″	188 – 193
XXXL	38 – 40	97 – 102	44 – 46	112 – 117	13 – 14	33 – 36	6’4″ – 6’6″	193 – 198

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Women’s Basketball Shorts Size Chart

Size	Waist (inches)	Waist (cm)	Hips (inches)	Hips (cm)	Inseam (inches)	Inseam (cm)	Height (inches)	Height (cm)
XS	24 – 26	61 – 66	34 – 36	86 – 91	5 – 6	13 – 15	4’10” – 5’2″	147 – 157
S	26 – 28	66 – 71	36 – 38	91 – 97	6 – 7	15 – 18	5’2″ – 5’5″	157 – 165
M	28 – 30	71 – 76	38 – 40	97 – 102	7 – 8	18 – 20	5’5″ – 5’7″	165 – 170
L	30 – 32	76 – 81	40 – 42	102 – 107	8 – 9	20 – 23	5’7″ – 5’9″	170 – 175
XL	32 – 34	81 – 86	42 – 44	107 – 112	9 – 10	23 – 25	5’9″ – 5’11”	175 – 180
XXL	34 – 36	86 – 91	44 – 46	112 – 117	10 – 11	25 – 28	5’11” – 6’1″	180 – 185

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How to Measure for Basketball Shorts:

1. Waist: Measure around the natural waistline where you normally wear your shorts. This is usually right above the hips.
2. Hips: Measure around the fullest part of your hips and buttocks.
3. Inseam: Measure from the top of your inner thigh to the bottom of your ankle (for full-length pants) or just to the top of the knee (for shorts). For shorts, it’s typically shorter than for full-length pants.
4. Height: Stand straight and measure from the top of your head to the floor.

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Fit Types for Basketball Shorts:

• Loose Fit: Most basketball shorts are designed to be loose for comfort and mobility on the court. They often feature an elastic waistband and are slightly longer in length.
• Regular Fit: A standard fit that is neither too tight nor too loose, providing a good balance of comfort and freedom of movement.
• Slim Fit: More fitted than the regular or loose-fit styles, typically with a more modern look. These are less common for basketball but are often chosen for streetwear or casual looks.

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Basketball Shorts Size Conversion:

If you’re purchasing from international brands, here is a size conversion for basketball shorts between US, UK, and EU sizes:

• Men’s Size Conversion:
  • US Small = UK Small = EU 46-48
  • US Medium = UK Medium = EU 50-52
  • US Large = UK Large = EU 54-56
  • US XL = UK XL = EU 58-60
• Women’s Size Conversion:
  • US XS = UK XS = EU 34-36
  • US Small = UK Small = EU 36-38
  • US Medium = UK Medium = EU 40-42
  • US Large = UK Large = EU 44-46