Kids size 116 to age
Size 116 means 116 cm of height — that fits a child of roughly 6 years. European kids clothing is sized by height in cm, not age.
Who size 116 fits
EU sizes go up in steps of 6 cm, and the number is the top of the range. So size 116 is made for a child between 111 and 116 cm tall. The next size up is 122 (7 years).
| Size | Height | Typical age |
|---|---|---|
| 98 | 93–98 cm | 3 years |
| 104 | 99–104 cm | 4 years |
| 110 | 105–110 cm | 5 years |
| 116 | 111–116 cm | 6 years |
| 122 | 117–122 cm | 7 years |
| 128 | 123–128 cm | 8 years |
| 134 | 129–134 cm | 9 years |
Measure in one minute
Stand your child against a wall, barefoot, heels together. Put a flat book on their head, mark the wall, and measure from the floor to the mark. Round up to the nearest size — never down.
Full EU size-to-age chart
Frequently asked questions
What age is size 116?
Size 116 fits a child about 116 cm tall, roughly 6 years.
What does kids size 116 mean?
It’s the height in centimetres: size 116 fits a child up to 116 cm.
What height fits size 116?
About 111–116 cm. Each EU size covers 6 cm and the number is the top of the range.
What size comes after 116?
Size 122, for 7 years.
Is size 116 the same in the UK and US?
No — UK and US shops usually label children’s clothes by age. Look for the 6 years label, but check the height on the garment’s size chart.