What size does a 6-year-old wear?
Clothes: 116 / 122
Shoes: EU 30–31 (US 12C–13C)
Hat: for a head of 52–54 cm
Helmet size for a 6-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.
Our own six-year-old wears 110 and EU 28, a step behind the tables. That is normal, and it is why measuring beats age.
Clothes around age 6
| Size (cm) | US | Usual ages |
|---|---|---|
| 116 | 6 | 5–6 |
| 122 | 6X-7 | 6–7 |
Shoes around age 6
Common questions
What clothing size does a 6-year-old wear?
Most 6-year-olds wear size 116 / 122. Height decides: measure the child and pick the nearest size up.
What shoe size does a 6-year-old wear?
Most commonly EU 30–31. 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.