Levi's Jeans Guide

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Buying jeans can be a minefield. Use our handy guide to take your measurements, explore different styles and learn how to care for your new denim. Ready to find your perfect pair of Levi's?

How to measure

1. You'll need a measuring tape, piece of paper and a pen or pencil

2. Find the smallest part of your waist, usually about 1 inch above your belly button, and measure using the tape. This is your waist size

3. Find the widest part of your hips, usually about 7 inches below your waist, and measure using the tape. This is your hip size

4. Find the inside of your leg, usually about 1 inch below your crotch. Stand up straight and place the end of the measuring tape at the inside of your ankle. Measure up your leg to the inside of your crotch, making sure the tape is straight. This is your inseam length

Jeans are sized by waist and inseam, but also consider the rise of the jeans. A higher rise gives more coverage, a lower rise will show more skin. In between sizes? Go with the larger one. Jeans can shrink in the wash, so it's better to go too big than too small

Find your size

Women's size chart
Jean sizeWaist (cm)Waist (in)Hip (cm)Hip (in)

23

61, 60

24 1/4

83, 82

33

24

64, 14

25 1/4

86, 36

34

25

66, 68

26 1/4

88, 90

35

26

69, 22

27 1/4

91, 44

36

27

71, 76

28 1/4

93, 98

37

28

74, 30

29 1/4

96, 52

38

29

76, 84

30 1/4

99, 06

39

30

79, 38

31 1/4

101, 60

40

31

83, 19

32 1/4

105, 41

41 1/2

32

87, 00

34 1/4

109, 22

43

33

90, 81

35 1/4

113, 03

44 1/2

34

95, 89

37 1/4

118, 11

46 1/2

Women's inseam
Height (cm)Height (in)Skinny leg stylesStraight or boot-cut styles

1.5 metres or shorter

5' 1" or shorter

26-28

28-30

1.58- 1.62 metres

5'2"- 5'3"

28- 30

30- 32

1.64- 1.74 metres

5'4"- 5'7"

30 -32

32- 34

1.76 metres or taller

5'8" or taller

30 -32

32- 34

Men's size chart
SizeWaist (cm)Waist (in)Seat (cm)Seat (in)Thigh (cm)Thigh (in)

26

67.3 - 68.5

26.5 - 27

81.2 - 82.5

32.5 - 33

51.25 - 52.5

20.5 - 21.9

27

69.8 - 71.1

27.5 - 28

83.7 - 85

33.5 - 34

52.5 - 53.75

21 - 21.5

28

72.3 - 73.6

28.5 - 29

86.2 - 87.5

34.5 - 35

53.75 - 55

21.5 - 22

29

74.9 - 76.2

29.5 - 30

88.7 - 90

35.5 - 36

55 - 56.25

22 - 22.5

30

77.4 - 78.7

30.5 - 31

91.2 - 92.5

36.5 - 37

56.25 - 57.5

22.5 - 23

31

80 - 81.2

31.5 - 32

93.7 - 95

37.5 - 38

57.5 - 58.75

23 - 23.5

32

82.5 - 83.8

32.5 - 33

96.2 - 97.5

38.5 - 39

58.75 - 60

23.5 - 24

33

85 - 86.3

33.5 - 34

98.7 - 100

39.5 - 40

57.5 - 61.25

23 - 24.5

34

87.6 - 88.9

34.5 - 35

101 - 102.5

40.5 - 41

60 - 62.5

24 - 25

35

90.1 - 91.4

35.5 - 36

103 - 105

41.5 - 42

62.5 - 65

25 - 26

36

92.7 - 95.2

36.5 - 37.5

106 - 108.7

42.5 - 43.5

65 - 67.5

26 - 27

38

97.7 - 100

38.5 - 39.5

111 - 113.7

44.5 - 45.5

67.5 - 70

27 - 28

Men's inseam
Height (cm)Height (in)Inseam

167.6 - 172.2

5'6" - 5'8"

30

172.2 - 182.8

5'8"- 6'

32

182.8 - 193

6' - 6'4"

34

193 - 198.1

6'4" - 6'6"

36

Girls' size chart
Jeans size Height (cm) Chest (cm) Waist (cm)Seat (cm)

8

128

66

61

68.5

10

140

72

63.5

76

12

152

76

66

81

14

158

80

70

86

16

164

84

76

91.5

Boys' size chart
Jeans size Height (cm) Chest (cm) Waist (cm) Seat (cm)

8

128

66

61

68.5

10

140

71

66

72

12

152

75

68.5

76

14

164

79

71

80

16

176

82.5

75

84

Women's

Front and back view of women’s dark blue straight-leg high-waist jeans with white off-shoulder ruched blouse.

501 Original

  • Iconic silhouette

  • High rise

  • Classic straight leg

  • Signature button fly

Front and back view of women's light blue straight-leg jeans with white shirt, studio product photo

501 90's

  • Vintage inspired 

  • Mid rise 

  • Looser through the hip, thigh and leg

  • Button fly

Front and back view of woman wearing high-waisted light wash skinny jeans with white knotted top on studio white background

501 Crop

  • Vintage inspired

  • High rise

  • Straight, cropped leg

  • Button fly

Front and back view of women’s blue and white raglan T-shirt with high-waisted straight-leg jeans on model

Ribcage Straight

  • The highest high rise

  • Classic straight leg

  • Stretch denim

  • Button fly

Front and back view of model wearing light blue tie-front shirt, light wash jeans and black loafers on white background

724 High Rise Straight

  • High rise

  • Straight leg

  • Slim through hip and thigh

  • Stretch denim

  • Zip fly

Front and back view of women’s dark blue skinny jeans with white puff sleeve top on a studio white background

312 Shaping Slim

  • Mid rise

  • Contours curves

  • Innovative tummy-slimming panel

  • Zip fly

Front and back view of a woman wearing high-waisted light blue straight-leg jeans with a black camisole top

80's Mom Jeans

  • High rise

  • Relaxed through hip and thigh

  • Tapers at the ankle

  • Zip fly

Front and back view of woman modelling high-waisted skinny jeans with striped polo shirt and trainers on white background

721 High rise skinny

  • Perfect everyday skinny

  • Mid rise 

  • Stretch denim that hugs curves

  • Zip fly

Men's

Front and back view of a men’s light blue denim jacket and jeans outfit on model, studio fashion photo

501 Original

  • Iconic silhouette 

  • Classic straight leg

  • Sits high on the waist

  • Signature button fly

Men’s casual outfit with yellow beanie, dark green jacket, brown top, blue jeans and black shoes, studio shot

501 '54

  • Sits at the waist

  • Regular through the seat and thigh 

  • Slim leg 

  • Iconic button fly

Front and back view of men’s grey zip hoodie with white T-shirt and black jeans on studio background

514 Straight

  • Low on the waist

  • Regular fit through the thigh

  • Straight leg 

  • Zip fly

Front and back view of Levi’s olive green crewneck sweatshirt with dark jeans and grey beanie on model

511 Slim

  • Modern feel

  • Narrow fit from hip to ankle

  • Classic half-high waist

  • Zip fly

Men’s colour block rugby shirt in cream and dark green, front and back view with blue jeans and trainers

512 Slim taper

  • Narrow through the seat and thigh

  • Slimmer than the 511

  • Sits below the waist 

  • Zip fly

How to care for your Levi's

How to wash

Turn your jeans inside out to protect the colour from fading and close the zipper. Wash on a cold, gentle or delicate wash cycle. Pick a gentle detergent for darker colours if you have dark blue or black jeans – wash with similar colours.

How often to wash

Less is more – once every 10 wears is about right to make sure they keep fitting correctly. Use a damp cloth or old toothbrush with mild soap to remove stains between washes.

What about drying?

Tumble dryers are a no-no – hang dry instead. It preserves the fit and helps avoid shrinkage or warping. Pro tip: turn your jeans inside out and hang them in a shady space to prevent fading and soggy pockets.