Resist sizing up a lot to grow into: a long board is much harder for a child to turn and can put them off the sport.
How the snowboard size calculator works
SnowboardSizeCalc converts your height to centimetres and multiplies it by 0.88 (0.83 for riders under 150 cm), which puts the nose of the board between your chin and nose. It then adds the riding-style adjustment (park −3 cm, all-mountain 0, freeride +4 cm) and the ability adjustment (beginner −2 cm, advanced +2 cm). Finally it compares your weight with a typical weight for your height and moves the length 1 cm for every full 5 kg of difference, up to 6 cm. The range shown is ±2 cm.
Snowboard size chart by height
| Height | Park | All-mountain | Freeride |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4′6″ (137 cm) | 111 cm | 114 cm | 118 cm |
| 4′9″ (145 cm) | 117 cm | 120 cm | 124 cm |
| 5′0″ (152 cm) | 131 cm | 134 cm | 138 cm |
| 5′2″ (157 cm) | 136 cm | 139 cm | 143 cm |
| 5′4″ (163 cm) | 140 cm | 143 cm | 147 cm |
| 5′6″ (168 cm) | 145 cm | 148 cm | 152 cm |
| 5′8″ (173 cm) | 149 cm | 152 cm | 156 cm |
| 5′10″ (178 cm) | 153 cm | 156 cm | 160 cm |
| 6′0″ (183 cm) | 158 cm | 161 cm | 165 cm |
| 6′2″ (188 cm) | 162 cm | 165 cm | 169 cm |
| 6′4″ (193 cm) | 167 cm | 170 cm | 174 cm |
| 6′6″ (198 cm) | 171 cm | 174 cm | 178 cm |
Width by boot size
| Men’s US boot | Women’s US boot | Board | Waist width |
|---|---|---|---|
| up to 10 | up to 11.5 | Regular | 24–25.5 cm |
| 10.5–11 | 12–12.5 | Mid-wide | 25.5–26 cm |
| 11.5 and up | 13 and up | Wide | 26 cm or more |
Every brand and model has its own size chart and rider weight range, and board shape (camber, rocker, volume-shifted) changes how long a board rides. Use this as a starting point, and ask a shop to check boot overhang with your bindings.
Frequently asked questions
What size snowboard for a 10 year old?
Many 10 year olds are about 4′6″, which suggests a board around 110–115 cm, depending on weight.
Can my child grow into a snowboard?
A couple of centimetres is fine. More than that makes learning harder.
At what age can kids start snowboarding?
Many schools start at around 5–7 years, when children have the strength and balance to stand sideways.
Is SnowboardSizeCalc free?
Yes, with no sign-up or ads, and your numbers stay in your browser.
Are the results exact?
No. They are a starting point. Always check the rider weight range in the manufacturer’s size chart.