Snowboard Size Chart
Find your snowboard length by weight and height, then fine-tune it for how you ride. Weight matters most, so start with the weight chart, and use the calculator below to also check whether you need a wide board.
What size snowboard do I need?
Suggested board length
152–159 cm
Weight-based size range: 152–159 cm.
By height alone: 154–162 cm. If the two disagree, go by weight.
You're on the edge: look for a waist width of about 255–259 mm, or try a wide model.
Each brand sizes its boards a little differently. Check the weight range on the size chart of the board you buy.
Snowboard size chart by weight
This is the chart to trust most. Your weight bends the board through a turn, and every board is built to flex properly for a certain weight range. Find your weight, then use the adjustments further down for your style.
| Rider weight | Board length |
|---|---|
| 100 lb (45 kg) | 137–145 cm |
| 110 lb (50 kg) | 140–147 cm |
| 120 lb (54 kg) | 142–149 cm |
| 130 lb (59 kg) | 144–151 cm |
| 140 lb (64 kg) | 146–153 cm |
| 150 lb (68 kg) | 148–155 cm |
| 160 lb (73 kg) | 150–157 cm |
| 170 lb (77 kg) | 152–159 cm |
| 180 lb (82 kg) | 154–161 cm |
| 190 lb (86 kg) | 156–163 cm |
| 200 lb (91 kg) | 158–165 cm |
| 210 lb (95 kg) | 160–167 cm |
| 220 lb (100 kg) | 162–169 cm |
| 230 lb (104 kg) | 164+ cm |
Snowboard size chart by height
Height gives a rougher answer than weight, because two riders of the same height can weigh very different amounts. Use it as a starting point. If you are heavier than average for your height, lean toward the long end; if you are lighter, the short end.
| Rider height | Board length |
|---|---|
| 4'10" (147 cm) | 132–136 cm |
| 5'0" (152 cm) | 138–141 cm |
| 5'2" (157 cm) | 140–147 cm |
| 5'4" (163 cm) | 142–152 cm |
| 5'6" (168 cm) | 145–157 cm |
| 5'8" (173 cm) | 149–162 cm |
| 5'10" (178 cm) | 154–162 cm |
| 6'0" (183 cm) | 159–164 cm |
| 6'2" (188 cm) | 160–166 cm |
| 6'4"+ (193 cm) | 160+ cm |
The old shop rule says a board stood on its tail should reach between your chin and your nose. It is a fair first guess, but it can't tell a light rider from a heavy one.
Adjust for riding style and ability
| If you… | Change | Why |
|---|---|---|
| ride mostly park or freestyle | 2–3 cm shorter | Easier spins and quicker edge changes |
| ride powder or freeride | 2–3 cm longer | More float in deep snow, more stability at speed |
| are a beginner | 1–2 cm shorter | Easier to turn and control while learning |
| ride all-mountain | Middle of your range | A balance of control and stability |
Some powder and “volume-shifted” boards are wider and are meant to be ridden several centimeters shorter than usual. For those, follow the maker's own size chart.
Do you need a wide snowboard?
Your boots should hang just slightly over the board's edges. Too far, and your toes or heels catch the snow in a hard turn and can throw you off. Width is set by the waist, the narrowest point of the board, in millimeters.
| Boot size (US men's) | Waist width to look for | Board type |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 9.5 | Any regular width | Regular |
| 10 | About 255–259 mm | Regular or mid-wide; check the waist |
| 10.5 and up | 260 mm or more | Wide (W) |
Women's US boot sizes run about 1 to 1.5 sizes larger than men's for the same foot, so a women's 11.5 is roughly a men's 10–10.5. Boots with a low-profile or reduced-footprint sole can sometimes fit a slightly narrower board. Wide boards have a W after the size, like 158W.
How to choose your snowboard size
- Find your range in the weight chart.
- Pick the short end for park or as a beginner, the middle for all-mountain, the long end for powder.
- Check your boot size: men's 10.5 or larger, look at wide boards.
- Open the size chart for the exact board you like and check that your weight falls in its range.
- Between two sizes? Shorter feels playful and easy; longer feels stable and floats better.
Buying ski boots for a skier in the family? The ski boot size chart converts Mondopoint to US, UK, and EU sizes, and the ski size chart gives ski length by height.
Snowboard Size Chart FAQ
What size snowboard do I need for my weight?
Weight is the best guide. A 120 lb rider usually fits about 142–149 cm, a 150 lb rider 148–155 cm, a 180 lb rider 154–161 cm, and a 210 lb rider 160–167 cm. Then go a little shorter for park riding or if you're a beginner, and a little longer for powder.
Is snowboard size based on height or weight?
Mostly weight. Your weight is what flexes the board, so board makers size by weight and boot size first. Height is a rough starting point; if your weight and height point to different sizes, go with the weight.
What size snowboard for a 5'10" person?
By height alone, about 154–162 cm. Your weight narrows it down: at 160 lb that's 150–157 cm, at 180 lb 154–161 cm.
Should a beginner get a shorter snowboard?
Yes, slightly. Beginners usually do best 1 to 2 cm shorter than their normal size range, or at the short end of it. A shorter board is easier to turn and control while you learn.
When do I need a wide snowboard?
Most riders in men's US size 10.5 boots or bigger need a wide board, about 260 mm or more at the waist, so their toes and heels don't drag in the snow. Size 10 is borderline. Women's sizes run about 1 to 1.5 sizes larger than men's for the same foot.
Does the snowboard come up to my chin?
That's the old rule of thumb: stand the board on its tail and it should reach somewhere between your chin and nose. It is a reasonable first guess, but it ignores weight, riding style, and board shape, so use the weight chart to confirm.
Do park boards and powder boards size differently?
Yes. Park and freestyle riders often go 2 to 3 cm shorter for easier spins and quicker turns. Powder and freeride riders often go 2 to 3 cm longer for float and stability at speed. Some wide-nosed powder shapes are designed to be ridden shorter, so check the maker's chart.
Sources
A length range is listed only where two charts overlap. By weight: Jones Snowboards' snowboard size guide and evo's snowboard size chart. By height: evo and Christy Sports' snowboard buying guide. Style and ability adjustments: Jones and evo. Wide boards: evo's width and boot size chart and Jones' wide board chart. Women's to men's boot sizes: Burton's boot conversion chart and Jones. Weight-first sizing and the chin rule: Burton, Jones, evo, and Christy Sports. Conversions are calculated (1 lb = 0.4536 kg, 1 in = 2.54 cm). Each brand sizes its own boards; check the chart for the board you buy.