Austrian jacket size chart (96-100/III-VI etc.)
People's sizes vary in two different way: height and width. Austrians have a distinctive size system for both jackets and trousers. Regarding jackets, chest width is in centimeters and length in Roman numerals. These are measurements of the person, not the garment!
Width
| Easy size | Our recommendation | Austrian system |
|---|---|---|
| X-Small | 76-84 cm | 80-84 cm |
| Small | 84-92 cm | 88-92 cm |
| Medium | 92-100 cm | 96-100 cm |
| Large | 100-108 cm | 104-108 cm |
| X-Large | 108-116 cm | 112-116 cm |
| 2X-Large | 116-124 cm | 120-124 cm |
| 3X-Large | 124-132 cm | 128-132 cm |
Width is measured from the widest part of the chest. This is easily achieved with measuring tape. Overcoats have already some extra in size to accommodate clothing worn under them, so do not order a bigger size "just in case". Without exception, that leads to too big clothing not fitting properly.
Length
| Easy size | Our recommendation | Austrian system |
|---|---|---|
| Short | 163-171 cm | I-II |
| Regular | 171-179 cm | III-IV |
| Long | 179-187 cm | V-VI |
| X-Long | 187-195 cm | VII-VIII |
Instructions for choosing width also applies for length.
