What size does a 3-year-old wear?

Clothes: 98 / 104
Shoes: EU 25–26 (US 9C–9.5C)

Hat: for a head of 52–54 cm

Helmet size for a 3-year-old: see the helmet guide

Height decides clothing size, and feet can grow half a size in a couple of months. Use the age as a starting point and measure before each season.

Clothes around age 3

Size (cm)USUsual ages
983T2–3
1044T3–4

Shoes around age 3

EUUSUKUsual ages
237.5C6K2–3
248C7K2–3
259C8K3–4
269.5C8.5K3–4

Common questions

What clothing size does a 3-year-old wear?

Most 3-year-olds wear size 98 / 104. Height decides: measure the child and pick the nearest size up.

What shoe size does a 3-year-old wear?

Most commonly EU 25–26. Measure the foot and add 1 to 1.5 cm of toe room.

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Sources

Checked against the sources below on August 10, 2026.