Bike Frame Size Calculator
Frame size from inseam and riding style.
Inputs
Results
Frame size (cm)
54.5
Frame size (inches)21.5
Standover clearance (cm)20.5
Effective top tube (cm)63.7
Suggested stem (cm)6
T-shirt size (0=XXS..7=XXL)4
Bike Type NameRoad
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Inseam length (cm), Height (cm), and Bike type (0-3).
- Set Arm length (cm).
- Review the Frame size (cm) result.
- Use Frame size (inches) and Standover clearance (cm) to inform your decision.
How the result changes with Inseam length (cm)
| Inseam length (cm) | Frame size (cm) |
|---|---|
| 56 | 37.2 |
| 71 | 47.2 |
| 89 | 59.2 |
| 104 | 69.2 |
What each input means
- Inseam length (cm)
- Inside leg measurement from floor to crotch in centimeters.
- Height (cm)
- Your total height in centimeters.
- Bike type (0-3)
- 0 = Road, 1 = Mountain, 2 = Hybrid/City, 3 = Touring.
- Arm length (cm)
- Arm length from shoulder to wrist in cm (for reach estimation).
What each result means
- Frame size (cm)
- Recommended frame size in centimeters (center-to-top measurement).
- Frame size (inches)
- Frame size converted to inches (common for MTB sizing).
- Standover clearance (cm)
- Estimated clearance between crotch and top tube. Road: aim for 2-5 cm, MTB: 5-10 cm.
- Effective top tube (cm)
- Estimated effective top tube length for your proportions.
- Suggested stem (cm)
- Approximate stem length for proper reach.
- T-shirt size (0=XXS..7=XXL)
- General size label: 0=XXS, 1=XS, 2=S, 3=M, 4=M/L, 5=L, 6=XL, 7=XXL.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersInseam length (cm) = 82, Height (cm) = 178, Bike type (0-3) = 0, Arm length (cm) = 63 = 4 input(s) provided
- Calculate Frame size54.5 = 54.5
- Calculate Frame sizeFrame size = frameSizeCm / 2.5421.5 = 21.5
- Calculate Standover clearanceStandover clearance = inseamCm - standoverHeight20.5 = 20.5
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