Ski Size Chart
Choosing the right ski length, boot size and pole length makes skiing easier and more fun — too long and turns are hard work, too short and the skis feel nervous at speed. These printable charts collect the usual shop guidance in one place, and the quick calculator below gives a starting range for each skier in the family.
Ski Size Chart Pack
Printable ski length charts for adults and kids, a mondopoint boot size chart, a pole length chart, a family gear fitting sheet, a ski trip packing checklist and a boot fitting checklist.
- Ski length chart (PDF/XLSX)
- Kids’ chart (PDF)
- Boot size chart (PDF/XLSX)
- Family fitting sheet (PDF/DOCX/XLSX)
- Packing checklist (PDF/DOCX)
- Boot fitting checklist (PDF/DOCX)
Formats: PDF, XLSX, DOCX. Instant download after payment (link valid 72 hours, up to 5 downloads). AI-assisted: the templates were drafted with AI help and reviewed and laid out by Kedop.
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Use the ski size chart
What’s in the pack
- Printable ski length chart by height and ability (cm and feet/inches)
- Kids’ ski length chart
- Mondopoint ski boot size chart with approximate US, UK and EU sizes
- Ski pole length chart
- Family gear fitting sheet to record everyone’s sizes
- Ski trip packing checklist and boot fitting checklist
Everything prints on US Letter or A4. It’s handy to keep the family sizing sheet on your phone for rental shops.
Ski length chart (adults)
| Height | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 cm (4′11″) | 135–140 cm | 140–145 cm | 145–155 cm |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 140–145 cm | 145–150 cm | 150–160 cm |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 145–150 cm | 150–155 cm | 155–165 cm |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 150–155 cm | 155–160 cm | 160–170 cm |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 155–160 cm | 160–165 cm | 165–175 cm |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 160–165 cm | 165–170 cm | 170–180 cm |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 165–170 cm | 170–175 cm | 175–185 cm |
| 185 cm (6′1″) | 170–175 cm | 175–180 cm | 180–190 cm |
| 190 cm (6′3″) | 175–180 cm | 180–185 cm | 185–195 cm |
| 195 cm (6′5″) | 180–185 cm | 185–190 cm | 190–200 cm |
The table assumes an average build and all-mountain skis. Heavier skiers can go about 5 cm longer, lighter skiers about 5 cm shorter; park skiers often choose shorter skis and powder skiers longer ones. As a quick visual check, many shops use chin height for beginners, nose height for intermediates and forehead height or above for experts.
Kids’ ski length
| Child’s height | Beginner (chest–chin) | Confident (chin–nose) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 cm | about 70–80 cm | about 80–90 cm |
| 110 cm | about 80–90 cm | about 90–100 cm |
| 120 cm | about 90–100 cm | about 100–110 cm |
| 130 cm | about 100–110 cm | about 110–120 cm |
| 140 cm | about 110–120 cm | about 120–130 cm |
| 150 cm | about 120–130 cm | about 130–140 cm |
Children progress quickly, but resist buying skis “to grow into” — skis that are too long make learning harder. Many resorts and shops offer seasonal junior leases that swap sizes as children grow.
Ski boot sizes (mondopoint)
| Mondopoint (cm) | US men’s (approx.) | US women’s (approx.) | UK (approx.) | EU (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.0 | 4 | 5 | 3.5 | 36 |
| 22.5 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 4 | 36.5 |
| 23.0 | 5 | 6 | 4.5 | 37 |
| 23.5 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 5 | 38 |
| 24.0 | 6 | 7 | 5.5 | 38.5 |
| 24.5 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 6 | 39 |
| 25.0 | 7 | 8 | 6.5 | 40 |
| 25.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 7 | 40.5 |
| 26.0 | 8 | 9 | 7.5 | 41 |
| 26.5 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 8 | 42 |
| 27.0 | 9 | 10 | 8.5 | 42.5 |
| 27.5 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 9 | 43 |
| 28.0 | 10 | 11 | 9.5 | 44 |
| 28.5 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 10 | 44.5 |
| 29.0 | 11 | 12 | 10.5 | 45 |
| 29.5 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 11 | 46 |
| 30.0 | 12 | 13 | 11.5 | 46.5 |
Mondopoint is simply the length of your foot in centimetres, measured standing, heel against a wall, to the tip of the longest toe. Street-shoe conversions are approximate and vary between brands. Many manufacturers use the same boot shell for a whole and half size (for example 26.0 and 26.5), changing only the liner — so trying boots on matters more than the chart.
Pole length
| Skier height | Pole length (approx.) |
|---|---|
| 140 cm | 95 cm |
| 150 cm | 105 cm |
| 160 cm | 110 cm |
| 165 cm | 115 cm |
| 170 cm | 115 cm |
| 175 cm | 120 cm |
| 180 cm | 125 cm |
| 185 cm | 130 cm |
| 190 cm | 130 cm |
| 195 cm | 135 cm |
The quick check: turn a pole upside down, grip it under the basket, and your elbow should be at about a right angle with the forearm level. Park skiers often choose poles 5 cm shorter.
Worked example
A family of three is renting for a first week together. Dad is 180 cm and an intermediate skier: the chart suggests 170–175 cm skis and 125 cm poles. Mum is 165 cm and a beginner: 150–155 cm skis and 115 cm poles. Their 8-year-old is 130 cm and has had two weeks of lessons: about 110–120 cm skis (chin to nose). They measure everyone’s feet against a wall — 27.2, 24.6 and 21.4 cm — note mondopoint sizes 27.5, 25.0 and 21.5 on the family fitting sheet, and hand the sheet to the rental shop, which then fits boots in person.
Binding settings
Ski bindings release at a setting (often called the DIN value) based on weight, height, age, ability and boot sole length. It should always be set and checked by a trained ski technician using the manufacturer’s chart — it is deliberately not included in this pack.
AI-assisted content
These charts were drafted with AI assistance and reviewed by Kedop from common ski shop guidance. They give a starting point only; ski shops and manufacturers may recommend different sizes for particular skis.
Frequently asked questions
How long should my skis be?
Typically between chin and forehead height, depending on ability, weight and the type of skiing.
What is mondopoint?
Your foot length in centimetres, used for ski boot sizing.
How do I choose pole length?
Hold the pole upside down under the basket — your elbow should be at about 90 degrees.
Should kids’ skis be longer so they can grow into them?
No — skis that are too long make learning harder.
Do you include DIN settings?
No. A trained technician should set bindings.
Is this a subscription?
No, it is a one-time download.