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Kids size 170 to age

Size 170 means 170 cm of height — that fits a child of roughly 15 years. European kids clothing is sized by height in cm, not age.

170 cmheight it fits
~15 yearstypical age
165–170 cmheight range

Who size 170 fits

EU sizes go up in steps of 6 cm, and the number is the top of the range. So size 170 is made for a child between 165 and 170 cm tall. The next size up is 176 (16 years).

SizeHeightTypical age
152147–152 cm12 years
158153–158 cm13 years
164159–164 cm14 years
170165–170 cm15 years
176171–176 cm16 years
Age is only a rough guide — children of the same age can be a whole size or two apart. Their height in cm is the size. Right at the top of the range? Size up to 176 so it lasts.

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

Size (cm)Typical age
50newborn (0–1 month)
560–2 months
622–4 months
684–6 months
746–9 months
809–12 months
8612–18 months
921½–2 years
983 years
1044 years
1105 years
1166 years
1227 years
1288 years
1349 years
14010 years
14611 years
15212 years
15813 years
16414 years
17015 years
17616 years

Frequently asked questions

What age is size 170?

Size 170 fits a child about 170 cm tall, roughly 15 years.

What does kids size 170 mean?

It’s the height in centimetres: size 170 fits a child up to 170 cm.

What height fits size 170?

About 165–170 cm. Each EU size covers 6 cm and the number is the top of the range.

What size comes after 170?

Size 176, for 16 years.

Is size 170 the same in the UK and US?

No — UK and US shops usually label children’s clothes by age. Look for the 15 years label, but check the height on the garment’s size chart.