Ready to have your mind blown? The question“What is the difference between 6 and 6x” only applies to girls’ sizes! We’ll cover this common children’s sizing question, and help you choose the right size!
Difference between 6 and 6x.
Size 6x is slightly larger than 6, generally an inch longer and an inch wider.
Size 6x only exists for girls’ clothing, because girls tend to go through more of a growth spurt around that preschool age. There’s also no “X” on any other size! So if you’re a parent that likes to “size up” or have a taller child, you’ll be better off with a 6x.
Size 6
Size 6x
Weight
Up to 40 lbs
38 – 44 lbs
Height
45 – 46.5 in
47 – 48.5 in
Chest
25 in
26 in
Waist
22 in
23 in
Do all brands have size 6x and 6?
While most children’s brands recognize that kids grow like weeds, not all of them offer consistent sizing options. Some brands offer size 6x and not 6 or vice versa, some call it size 6/7, and some just start calling it size “small.”
It has been long known that in general girls grow faster than boys in their preschool years. Therefore girls need more sizing options, giving rise to the difference between 6 and 6x.
What else to consider in girls’ sizes?
There’s just no denying it when a kid’s clothing has become too small. Here are a few ways to extend the life of your child’s wardrobe:
Buy loose-fitting clothing. Clothing that’s meant to be worn loosely – like joggers and hoodies – can be bought with a little extra room so that they can fit through several sizes.
Take advantage of “short” clothing. While too-short sleeves and pant-legs are an obvious giveaway that your child has outgrown her clothing, shorts, dresses, and T-shirts never look too small!
Buy pants with drawstrings. Pants with a drawstring can be bought on the larger side so that they fit comfortably as your child goes through a growth spurt.
Don’t buy jumpsuits and rompers. One-piece outfits rarely fit tall girls comfortably. Avoid them altogether.
And here are some more FAQs, if the difference between 6 and 6x wasn’t confusing enough!
What does size 6a mean?
Size 6A actually just means size 6, but in French-speaking countries. “A” stands for “ans” which means years.
What is 6X in children’s clothing?
Size 6X is slightly larger than size 6 and only exists in girls’ clothing as they grow faster around preschool age.Size 6X is generally an inch longer and an inch larger that size 6
Is 6X bigger than 6?
Yes, 6X is bigger than 6. It’s generally an inch longer and an inch bigger.
Size 6X is a true size bigger than size 6 and a true size smaller than size 7 - for the most part *(more on that later). That means a size 6X is about an inch bigger around and about 2" longer in length."
Coopers used to mark casks with a whitewashed cross (or 'X') to denote the beer's strength. As this beer's ABV was originally 6%, Coopers would mark XXXXXX. One day a 'lazy' Cooper simply wrote '6' followed by a single 'X' on the cask and that's how 6X got its name!
If you wear a small size in either one, you might be able to fit into youth sizes. To convert from women's sizing, subtract 1.5 to 2 sizes. (A women's U.S. size 5 equals a youth size 3, both are for a foot length of 21.6 centimeters.)
A size 6 in US clothing typically falls under the category of "medium." However, the fashion world doesn't like to make things so straightforward and the definition of a "size 6" can vary depending on the brand and the type of clothing.
What's the difference?! Generally, bottoms of 5T size clothes have more room to fit diapers & pull-ups in the butt area so that your child is not overly tightened while still potty training. Similarly, 5T bottoms are more often tapered at the ankles as compared to 5 sizes (just like toddler and baby pants).
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