Stand-Up Paddleboard Size Calculator
Find the right SUP board volume, length, and width based on your weight, skill level, and paddling style.
Inputs
Results
Recommended volume (liters)
185
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your body weight in lbs.
- Select your SUP skill level: beginner, intermediate, or advanced.
- Choose your primary use: surfing, all-around, touring, racing, or yoga/fitness.
- Enter the weight of any gear or cargo you plan to carry in lbs.
- Read Recommended Volume in liters — more volume means more stability for beginners and heavier paddlers.
- Use Recommended Length (ft) and Width (in) to narrow your board search before visiting a demo day or shop.
How the result changes with Paddler weight (lbs)
| Paddler weight (lbs) | Recommended volume (liters) |
|---|---|
| 95 | 105 |
| 208 | 218 |
| 343 | 352 |
| 455 | 464 |
What each input means
- Paddler weight (lbs)
- Your body weight in pounds.
- Skill Level
- Your SUP experience level.
- Primary Use
- Main activity for the paddleboard.
- Gear weight (lbs)
- Weight of gear, cooler, or cargo you'll carry.
What each result means
- Recommended volume (liters)
- Ideal board volume for your weight and skill. More volume = more stability.
- Volume range min (L)
- Lower end of suitable volume range.
- Volume range max (L)
- Upper end of suitable volume range.
- Recommended length (ft)
- Ideal board length based on use type and weight.
- Recommended width (inches)
- Ideal board width. Wider = more stable, narrower = faster.
- Min board capacity (lbs)
- Board should support at least this much for proper stability.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersPaddler weight (lbs) = 175, Skill Level = 1, Primary Use = 2, Gear weight (lbs) = 10 = 4 input(s) provided
- Calculate Recommended volume185 = 185
- Calculate Volume range minVolume range min = totalWeightKg * vm.min168 = 168
- Calculate Volume range maxVolume range max = totalWeightKg * vm.max201 = 201
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