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Designation:D 5826 00Standard Tables ofBody Measurements for Children,Sizes 2 to 6x/71This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5826;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon(e)indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONThese tables were developed from data published by the U.S.Department of Commerce.These datawere based on original research conducted by the U.S.Department ofAgriculture2in the 1930s.Thesetables take into consideration childrens growth patterns reflected in the 1980 charts for the NationalCenter for Health Statistics3and the 1977 Anthropometric Study of U.S.Infants and Childrenconducted by the University of Michigan.4All sudden shifts of proportion have been eliminated so asto reflect the gradual growth and development of the child.A limited sampling of children wasmeasured and fitted with garments made as directed in these tables to verify the proposed bodymeasurements.1.Scope1.1 These tables list body measurements of children,sizes 2to 6x/7.Although these measurements are body measurements,they can be used as a baseline in designing apparel for childrenin this age range when taking into account such factors asfabric type,ease for body movement,styling,and fit.1.2 The values stated in either acceptable metric units orother units shall be regarded separately as standard.The valuesstated in each system may not be exact equivalents;therefore,each system must be used independently of the other,withoutcombining values in any way.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles5D 5219 Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions forApparel Sizing62.2ISO Standard:ISO 3635 Size Designation of Clothes,Definitions,andBody Measurement Procedures73.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 For definitions relating to body dimensions,refer toTerminology D 5219.3.1.2 For definitions of other textile terms,used in thesetables,refer to Terminology D 123.4.Significance and Use4.1 The use of the body measurement information in Tables1 and 2 will assist manufacturers in developing patterns andgarments that are consistent with the current anthropometriccharacteristics of the population of interest.This practiceshould in turn reduce or minimize consumer confusion anddissatisfaction related to apparel sizing.(Also refer to ISO3635 Size Designation Procedures.)5.Apparatus5.1 Tape Measure,dimensionally stable and approximately15 mm(12in.)wide and accurately graduated in mm(116-in.)increments.5.2 Scale,standard,calibrated body weight type.6.Procedure6.1 General:6.1.1 For all vertical and most horizontal measurements,subject is to be standing erect without shoes and with feetapproximately 15 cm(6 in.)apart.6.1.2 Take measurements over regular undergarments nor-mally worn.1These tables are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textilesand are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.55 on Body Measurement forApparel Sizing.Current edition approved Sept.10,2000.Published December 2000.Originallypublished as D 5826 95.Last previous edition D 5826 95.2OBrien,R.,et al,Body Measurement to American Boys and Girls for Garmentand Pattern Construction,Miscellaneous Publication No.366,U.S.Department ofAgriculture,July 1941.3Available from National Center for Health Statistics.4Snyder,L.,Anthropometry of Infants,Children,and Youth to Age 18,Universityof Michigan,May 1977.5Annual Book of ASTM Standards,Vol 07.01.6Annual Book of ASTM Standards,Vol 07.02.7Available from American National Standards Institute,11 W.42nd St.,13thFloor,New York,NY 10036.1Copyright ASTM,100 Barr Harbor Drive,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959,United States.6.1.3 Take measurements from the same side of the body forconsistency.6.1.4 Refer to Terminology D 5219 for the location of allpoints to be measured.6.2 Body Measurements:6.2.1 HeightMeasure from the top of the head to the solesof the feet.6.2.2 Body WeightWeigh the nude subject.6.2.3 Chest GirthMeasure horizontally around the bodyunder the arms and across the nipples including the lowerportion of the shoulder blades.6.2.4 Waist GirthMeasure horizontally around the body atwaist height.6.2.5 Hip Girth(Seat Girth)Measure horizontally aroundthe body at hip height.6.2.6 Neck Base GirthMeasure around the neck,touchingover the cervicale at the back and the top of the collar bone atthe front.6.2.7 Armscye CircumferenceMeasure the distance fromthe shoulder joint through the front-break point,the armpit,theback break point,and to the starting point,with the arm down.6.2.8 Upper-