Bike Size Chart by Height
Guide
A frame that runs too big or too small hurts both comfort and handling. The charts below match your height, in feet, inches, and centimeters, to a recommended frame size for road, mountain, hybrid, gravel, and kids bikes, so you can shortlist the right size fast. Want an exact fit? Run your height and inseam through the bike size calculator. Not sure which type suits you? Start with our guide to choosing the right bike.
Quick Bike Size Chart by Height
Use this chart for a first pass, then check the detailed tables below for your exact bike type and height range. For a size tied to your own measurements, run the bike size calculator, or jump straight to a brand's numbers with our size charts by brand.
- Rider Height4'10"-5'2"
- Road
- 47-51 cm
- Mountain
- 13"-14"
- Hybrid
- 14"-15"
- Rider Height5'2"-5'6"
- Road
- 51-54 cm
- Mountain
- 15"-16"
- Hybrid
- 15"-16"
- Rider Height5'6"-5'10"
- Road
- 54-56 cm
- Mountain
- 17"-18"
- Hybrid
- 17"-18"
- Rider Height5'10"-6'1"
- Road
- 56-58 cm
- Mountain
- 19"-20"
- Hybrid
- 19"-20"
- Rider Height6'1"-6'4"
- Road
- 58-62 cm
- Mountain
- 21"-22"
- Hybrid
- 21"-22"
| Rider Height | Road | Mountain | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4'10"-5'2" | 47-51 cm | 13"-14" | 14"-15" |
| 5'2"-5'6" | 51-54 cm | 15"-16" | 15"-16" |
| 5'6"-5'10" | 54-56 cm | 17"-18" | 17"-18" |
| 5'10"-6'1" | 56-58 cm | 19"-20" | 19"-20" |
| 6'1"-6'4" | 58-62 cm | 21"-22" | 21"-22" |
How to Measure Your Height for Bike Sizing
Get an accurate reading before you reach for any chart - even half an inch can shift you to a different frame size.
- Remove your shoes and stand on a hard floor with your back against a wall.
- Look straight ahead. Place a flat object (book or ruler) on top of your head, pressing it gently against the wall.
- Mark the wall where the bottom edge of the object sits. Step away and measure from the floor to the mark.
- Record your height in both centimeters and feet/inches for easy chart references.
Pro tip
For a more precise fit, also measure your inseam and use our bike size calculator.
Road Bike Size Chart by Height
Road bike frames are measured in centimeters along the seat tube. These sizes follow industry-standard geometry used by brands like Trek, Specialized, Giant, and Canyon.
- Rider Height4'10"-5'1"
- Height (cm)
- 147-155
- Frame Size
- 47-49 cm
- Label
- XXS
- Rider Height5'1"-5'3"
- Height (cm)
- 155-160
- Frame Size
- 49-51 cm
- Label
- XS
- Rider Height5'3"-5'5"
- Height (cm)
- 160-165
- Frame Size
- 51-53 cm
- Label
- S
- Rider Height5'5"-5'7"
- Height (cm)
- 165-170
- Frame Size
- 53-54 cm
- Label
- S/M
- Rider Height5'7"-5'9"
- Height (cm)
- 170-175
- Frame Size
- 54-55 cm
- Label
- M
- Rider Height5'9"-5'11"
- Height (cm)
- 175-180
- Frame Size
- 55-57 cm
- Label
- M/L
- Rider Height5'11"-6'1"
- Height (cm)
- 180-185
- Frame Size
- 57-58 cm
- Label
- L
- Rider Height6'1"-6'3"
- Height (cm)
- 185-190
- Frame Size
- 58-60 cm
- Label
- XL
- Rider Height6'3"-6'5"
- Height (cm)
- 190-196
- Frame Size
- 60-62 cm
- Label
- XXL
| Rider Height | Height (cm) | Frame Size | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4'10"-5'1" | 147-155 | 47-49 cm | XXS |
| 5'1"-5'3" | 155-160 | 49-51 cm | XS |
| 5'3"-5'5" | 160-165 | 51-53 cm | S |
| 5'5"-5'7" | 165-170 | 53-54 cm | S/M |
| 5'7"-5'9" | 170-175 | 54-55 cm | M |
| 5'9"-5'11" | 175-180 | 55-57 cm | M/L |
| 5'11"-6'1" | 180-185 | 57-58 cm | L |
| 6'1"-6'3" | 185-190 | 58-60 cm | XL |
| 6'3"-6'5" | 190-196 | 60-62 cm | XXL |
Looking for brand-specific data? Browse size charts by brand or use our road bike size calculator.
Mountain Bike Size Chart by Height
Mountain bike frames are traditionally sized in inches and tend to run smaller than road bikes for extra standover clearance on technical terrain. Brands like Santa Cruz, Trek, and Specialized all follow this convention.
- Rider Height4'10"-5'2"
- Height (cm)
- 147-157
- Frame Size
- 13"-14"
- Label
- XS
- Rider Height5'2"-5'6"
- Height (cm)
- 157-168
- Frame Size
- 15"-16"
- Label
- S
- Rider Height5'6"-5'10"
- Height (cm)
- 168-178
- Frame Size
- 17"-18"
- Label
- M
- Rider Height5'10"-6'1"
- Height (cm)
- 178-185
- Frame Size
- 19"-20"
- Label
- L
- Rider Height6'1"-6'4"
- Height (cm)
- 185-193
- Frame Size
- 21"-22"
- Label
- XL
- Rider Height6'4"+
- Height (cm)
- 193+
- Frame Size
- 23"+
- Label
- XXL
| Rider Height | Height (cm) | Frame Size | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4'10"-5'2" | 147-157 | 13"-14" | XS |
| 5'2"-5'6" | 157-168 | 15"-16" | S |
| 5'6"-5'10" | 168-178 | 17"-18" | M |
| 5'10"-6'1" | 178-185 | 19"-20" | L |
| 6'1"-6'4" | 185-193 | 21"-22" | XL |
| 6'4"+ | 193+ | 23"+ | XXL |
Dial in your MTB fit with our mountain bike size calculator, or read the full Mountain Bike Sizing Guide.
Hybrid Bike Size Chart by Height
Hybrid and commuter bikes blend road and mountain geometry. Sizing is generally expressed in inches with an upright riding position in mind. Common hybrids from Trek, Giant, and Cannondale fit this pattern.
- Rider Height4'11"-5'3"
- Height (cm)
- 150-160
- Frame Size
- 14"-15" (S)
- Label
- S
- Rider Height5'3"-5'7"
- Height (cm)
- 160-170
- Frame Size
- 15"-16" (S/M)
- Label
- S/M
- Rider Height5'7"-5'11"
- Height (cm)
- 170-180
- Frame Size
- 17"-18" (M)
- Label
- M
- Rider Height5'11"-6'2"
- Height (cm)
- 180-188
- Frame Size
- 19"-20" (L)
- Label
- L
- Rider Height6'2"-6'5"
- Height (cm)
- 188-196
- Frame Size
- 21"-22" (XL)
- Label
- XL
| Rider Height | Height (cm) | Frame Size | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4'11"-5'3" | 150-160 | 14"-15" (S) | S |
| 5'3"-5'7" | 160-170 | 15"-16" (S/M) | S/M |
| 5'7"-5'11" | 170-180 | 17"-18" (M) | M |
| 5'11"-6'2" | 180-188 | 19"-20" (L) | L |
| 6'2"-6'5" | 188-196 | 21"-22" (XL) | XL |
Need a personalized recommendation? Try the general bike size calculator.
Gravel Bike Size Chart by Height
Gravel bikes share road-bike frame measurements (cm) but feature slacker geometry for stability on mixed terrain. Many riders size down slightly compared to their road bike for a more agile feel.
- Rider Height5'1"-5'4"
- Height (cm)
- 155-163
- Frame Size
- 49-51 cm
- Label
- XS/S
- Rider Height5'4"-5'7"
- Height (cm)
- 163-170
- Frame Size
- 51-54 cm
- Label
- S/M
- Rider Height5'7"-5'10"
- Height (cm)
- 170-178
- Frame Size
- 54-56 cm
- Label
- M
- Rider Height5'10"-6'0"
- Height (cm)
- 178-183
- Frame Size
- 56-58 cm
- Label
- M/L
- Rider Height6'0"-6'3"
- Height (cm)
- 183-190
- Frame Size
- 58-60 cm
- Label
- L/XL
- Rider Height6'3"+
- Height (cm)
- 190+
- Frame Size
- 60-62 cm
- Label
- XL/XXL
| Rider Height | Height (cm) | Frame Size | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5'1"-5'4" | 155-163 | 49-51 cm | XS/S |
| 5'4"-5'7" | 163-170 | 51-54 cm | S/M |
| 5'7"-5'10" | 170-178 | 54-56 cm | M |
| 5'10"-6'0" | 178-183 | 56-58 cm | M/L |
| 6'0"-6'3" | 183-190 | 58-60 cm | L/XL |
| 6'3"+ | 190+ | 60-62 cm | XL/XXL |
Fine-tune your selection with our gravel bike size calculator.
Kids Bike Size Chart by Height
Children's bikes are sized by wheel diameter rather than frame size. Height is the most reliable indicator - age ranges are approximate and vary from child to child. Popular kids brands include Woom, RoyalBaby, and Trek kids.
- Child Height2'10"-3'4"
- Height (cm)
- 86-100
- Wheel Size
- 12"
- Approx. Age
- 2-3
- Child Height3'4"-3'9"
- Height (cm)
- 100-115
- Wheel Size
- 14"
- Approx. Age
- 3-5
- Child Height3'9"-4'3"
- Height (cm)
- 115-130
- Wheel Size
- 16"
- Approx. Age
- 4-6
- Child Height4'0"-4'5"
- Height (cm)
- 122-135
- Wheel Size
- 18"
- Approx. Age
- 5-7
- Child Height4'3"-4'9"
- Height (cm)
- 130-145
- Wheel Size
- 20"
- Approx. Age
- 6-9
- Child Height4'9"-5'3"
- Height (cm)
- 145-160
- Wheel Size
- 24"
- Approx. Age
- 8-12
- Child Height5'0"-5'5"
- Height (cm)
- 152-165
- Wheel Size
- 26"
- Approx. Age
- 10-13
| Child Height | Height (cm) | Wheel Size | Approx. Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2'10"-3'4" | 86-100 | 12" | 2-3 |
| 3'4"-3'9" | 100-115 | 14" | 3-5 |
| 3'9"-4'3" | 115-130 | 16" | 4-6 |
| 4'0"-4'5" | 122-135 | 18" | 5-7 |
| 4'3"-4'9" | 130-145 | 20" | 6-9 |
| 4'9"-5'3" | 145-160 | 24" | 8-12 |
| 5'0"-5'5" | 152-165 | 26" | 10-13 |
Use our kids bike size calculator for a personalized recommendation, explore our age-specific kids guides, or read the in-depth Kids Bike Sizing Guide.
Sizing Tips from Professional Bike Fitters
Height is a starting point, not the answer
Two riders at 5'10" can need different frames if one has a longer torso and the other has longer legs. Pair your height with an inseam measurement for a reliable fit.
Standover clearance matters
You should clear the top tube by at least 1-2 inches on road bikes and 2-4 inches on mountain bikes when straddling the frame flat-footed.
Between sizes? Consider your goals
Size down for responsive handling and a racier position. Size up for a more relaxed, endurance-friendly posture. Component swaps (stem, seatpost) can fine-tune either choice.
Brand sizing is not universal
Always check the manufacturer's geometry chart. Reach and stack values are the most consistent way to compare frames across brands.
Want to go beyond these charts? Our Complete Bike Fitting Guide covers saddle height, reach, handlebar position, and cleat alignment for a truly dialed-in ride. If you land between sizes, our reach and stack calculator shows which frame matches your cockpit, and the stem length calculator helps you fine-tune the front end afterwards.
Need Brand-Specific Sizing?
Frame geometry varies between manufacturers. Check our official brand size charts for the most accurate data.
Bike Size Chart by Height - FAQ
Related Sizing Guides
Tall Riders Guide
Sizing tips for riders over 6'2"
Read Guide →Short Riders Guide
Sizing tips for riders under 5'4"
Read Guide →Beginners Guide
Everything you need to know as a first-time buyer
Read Guide →Tools to Dial In Your Fit
Measure your height and inseam accurately, then fine-tune your new bike with shop-grade tools.
Stanley
Stanley FatMax 25-Foot Tape Measure (33-725)
Classic 25-foot tape measure with blade-lock and 11 ft of standout - the standard tool for measuring rider height and inseam when using our bike size calculators.
Crankbrothers
Crankbrothers M19 Multi-Tool
19-function bike multi-tool with hex, Torx, screwdriver, and chain breaker. The go-to ride-along tool for saddle height, seatpost, and on-the-road adjustments.
Park Tool
Park Tool TW-5.2 Ratcheting Click-Type Torque Wrench
2-14 Nm click-type torque wrench built for bicycle stem, handlebar, and seatpost bolts. Essential when pairing with our stem length and handlebar width calculators.
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