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Sniper & Helikon Run Smaller Than 5.11

If you know your 5.11 size, you generally need to size up by one when ordering Sniper or Helikon. Example: 5.11 Large = Sniper & Helikon XL.

Cross-Brand Size Conversion

Quick lookup — find your equivalent size across brands. Detailed measurements per brand are below.

5.11 (US)	→	Sniper	→	Helikon
XS	→	S	→	S
Small	→	M	→	M
Medium	→	L	→	L
Large	→	XL	→	XL
XL	→	2XL	→	2XL
2XL	→	3XL	→	3XL
3XL	→	4XL	→	4XL

5.11 Charts Sniper Charts Helikon Charts

5.11 — Men’s Sizes

American brand · runs true to size · tops, bottoms, shoes, socks

Men’s Tops Size Chart

Size	Neck	Chest	Arm
XS	13-13.5	30-32	32.25-32.5
SMALL	14-14.5	34-36	33-33.5
MEDIUM	15-15.5	38-40	33.75-34.25
LARGE	16-16.5	42-44	34.5-35
XL	17-17.5	46-48	35.25-35.75
2XL	18-18.5	50-52	36-36.5
3XL	19-19.5	54-56	36.75-37.25
4XL	20-20.5	58-60	37.5-38
5XL	21-21.5	62-64	38.25-38.75
6XL	22-22.5	66-68	39-39.5

Please Note: Short = 5’3″ – 5’7 1/2″, Regular = 5’8″ – 6′ 1/2″, Tall = 6’1″ – 6’3″. Tall sizes have 2″ added to body and sleeve length.
Arm length refers to your actual arm length, not the garment’s sleeve length.

Sizing Instructions

Using measuring tape, measure your body in inches or centimeters (not over clothing). Follow the diagram as a guide. Compare your measurements with the chart and order the smaller size for a tighter fit. If you want a looser fit, then order the larger size.

Use your chest measurement to determine the proper size for tops, outerwear or jumpsuits.

Men’s Bottoms Size Chart

5.11 men’s pants/bottoms sizes in inches. If you know your waist measurement, then compare it with the chart below to determine your pant size quickly.

Size	Waist
XS	24-26
SMALL	28-30
MEDIUM	32-34
LARGE	36-38
XL	40-42
2XL	44-46
3XL	48-50
4XL	52-54
5XL	56-58
6XL	60-62

Bottom Sizing Instructions for Men

With measuring tape, measure your body (not over clothing). Follow the diagram as a guide. Compare your measurements with the chart and order the smaller size for a tighter fit. If you want a looser fit, then order the larger size.

For bottoms, use your waist measurement (where you wear your pants).

Men’s Shoe Size Conversion Chart

Below is the Men’s 5.11 shoe size conversion chart, which you can use to convert your US size to UK or EU shoe sizes.

US Size	UK Size	EU Size
4	3	37
5	4	37.5
6	5	38.5
6.5	5.5	39
7	6	40
7.5	6.5	40.5
8	7	41
8.5	7.5	42
9	8	42.5
9.5	8.5	43
10	9	44
10.5	9.5	44.5
11	10	45
11.5	10.5	45.5
12	11	46
13	12	47.5
14	13	48.5
15	14	49.5

Men’s Socks Size

Size	US Size	UK Size	EU Size
S	<7	<6	<40
S/M	5.0-9.0	4.5-8.0	37.5-43
M	7.5-10	6.5-9	40.5-45
L	10.5+	9.5+	44.5+
L/XL	9.5-13	8.5-13	44-47

5.11 — Women’s Sizes

Tops, bottoms, shoes, socks

Women’s Tops Size Chart

Women’s 5.11 tops sizes in inches. Measure your chest and arm length and compare it with the chart below to find your shirt size easily and quickly.

Size	Numeric Size	Chest (inches)	Arm Length (Inches)
XS	0	32.5	29.5
XS	2	33.5	29.75
SMALL	4	34.5	30.25
SMALL	6	35.5	30.5
MEDIUM	8	36.5	31
MEDIUM	10	37.5	31.25
LARGE	12	39	31.75
LARGE	14	40.5	32
XL	16	42.5	32.5
XL	18	44.5	32.75
EXTENDED	20	46.5	33

Please note: Regular = 5’5″ – 5’7″, Tall = 5’8″ – 5’11”. Tall sizes have 2″ added to body length and 1 1/2″ added to sleeve length.
*The Arm length refers to your actual arm length, not the garment’s sleeve length.

Sizing Instructions

Using measuring tape, measure your body in inches or centimeters (not over clothing). See the diagram as a guide. Compare your measurements with the chart. If you fall between sizes, just order the smaller size if you want a tighter fit.

Use your chest measurement to determine the proper size for tops, outerwear or jumpsuits.

Women’s Bottoms Size Chart

Women’s 5.11 bottoms/pants sizes in inches. Measure your waist and hip and compare it with the chart below to find your size easily and quickly.

Size	Numeric Size	Waist	Hip
XS	0	25	35.5
XS	2	26	36.5
SMALL	4	27	37.5
SMALL	6	28	38.5
MEDIUM	8	29	39.5
MEDIUM	10	30	40.5
LARGE	12	31.5	42
LARGE	14	33	43.5
XL	16	35	45.5
XL	18	37	47.5
EXTENDED	20	39	49.5

Sizing Instructions

Use your waist (smallest part) and hip measurements for bottoms, and for belts, use your waist measurement (where you wear your pants).

Women’s Shoe Size Conversion Chart

Below is the women’s 5.11 shoe size conversion chart, which you can use to convert your US size to UK or EU shoe sizes.

US Size	UK Size	EU Size
5	4	37
6	4.5	37.5
6.5	5	38
7	5.5	38.5
7.5	6	39
8	6.5	40
8.5	7	41
9	7.5	41
9.5	8	42
10	8.5	43

Women’s Socks Size

Size	US Size	UK Size	EU Size
S	<8	<6.5	<40
S/M	6.5-10	5.0-9.0	38-43
M	8.5-11	7-9.5	40.5-44
L	11.5+	10+	44+
L/XL	10.5+	9.5+	44+

5.11 — Accessories

Belts, gloves, hats

Belts Size Chart

Below is the 5.11 belts size chart for both men and women in inches.

Belt Size	Measurements (Inches)
XS	24 – 26″
S	28 – 30″
M	32 – 34″
L	36 – 38″
XL	40 – 42″
2XL	44 – 46″
3XL	48 – 50″
4XL	52 – 54″

Gloves Size Chart

5.11 gloves sizes for men and women.

Unisex Gloves Size	Men’s Size	Women’s Size
S	78mm	71mm
M	90mm	83mm
L	103mm	96mm
XL	114mm	–
2XL	127mm	–

How to measure: Measuring hand to determine your gloves size is very easy. Use a ruler and measure across the palm of your hand from where your thumb and index meet.

Hats Size Chart

Hat size chart for 5.11. The hats are available in four different sizes including medium, large, XL and XL+. Just measure your head using a measuring tape and then compare with the chart below to determine your hat size.

Size	Hat Size	Measurement
M	7 – 7 1/8″	22 – 23 3/8″
L	7 1/4 – 7 3/8″	22 3/4 – 23 1/8″
XL	7 1/2 – 7 3/4″	23 1/2 – 24 1/4″
XL+	7 7/8″	24 5/8″

Sniper Sizes

Sniper T-shirts & tactical wear · runs one size smaller than 5.11

Men’s Tops Size Chart (Sniper)

Sniper t-shirts & tops use the same body measurements as 5.11, but the label is shifted one size up. So Sniper XL fits the same body as 5.11 Large.

Sniper Size	Neck	Chest	Arm	= 5.11 Size
S	13-13.5	30-32	32.25-32.5	XS
M	14-14.5	34-36	33-33.5	Small
L	15-15.5	38-40	33.75-34.25	Medium
XL	16-16.5	42-44	34.5-35	Large
2XL	17-17.5	46-48	35.25-35.75	XL
3XL	18-18.5	50-52	36-36.5	2XL
4XL	19-19.5	54-56	36.75-37.25	3XL

Tip: Sniper tops run one size smaller than 5.11 (in label). Order the next size up from your usual 5.11 size — for example, if you wear 5.11 L, order Sniper XL.

Men’s Bottoms Size Chart (Sniper)

Sniper bottoms/pants — same body measurements as 5.11 but with sizing shifted one label up. Use your waist measurement to pick the right size.

Sniper Size	Waist (inches)	= 5.11 Size
S	24-26	XS
M	28-30	Small
L	32-34	Medium
XL	36-38	Large
2XL	40-42	XL
3XL	44-46	2XL
4XL	48-50	3XL

Helikon Sizes

Helikon tactical wear · runs one size smaller than 5.11

Men’s Tops Size Chart (Helikon)

Helikon body measurements in cm — source: helikon-tex.com official size chart. Compare with your body, not with 5.11 sizes.

Helikon Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)	Hip (cm)	= 5.11 Size
S	92 – 100	76 – 84	92 – 100	XS
M	100 – 108	84 – 92	100 – 108	Small
L	108 – 116	92 – 100	108 – 116	Medium
XL	116 – 124	100 – 108	116 – 124	Large
2XL	124 – 132	108 – 116	124 – 132	XL
3XL	132 – 140	116 – 124	132 – 140	2XL

Tip: Helikon tops run one size smaller than 5.11. Order the next size up from your usual 5.11 size — for example, if you wear 5.11 Large, order Helikon XL.

Men’s Bottoms Size Chart (Helikon)

Helikon pants & trousers — measurements in cm. Many Helikon pants are also available in Short / Regular / Long inseam versions.

Helikon Size	Waist (cm)	Hip (cm)	= 5.11 Size
S	76 – 84	92 – 100	XS
M	84 – 92	100 – 108	Small
L	92 – 100	108 – 116	Medium
XL	100 – 108	116 – 124	Large
2XL	108 – 116	124 – 132	XL
3XL	116 – 124	132 – 140	2XL

Inseam length

Length	Inseam (cm)	Recommended for
Short	76	Height up to 170 cm
Regular	81	Height 170 – 182 cm
Long	86	Height 182 cm and above

Helikon Boots & Shoes Size Chart

Helikon boots use EU sizes. Match to your usual EU size or measure your foot length in cm.

EU Size	UK Size	US Size	Foot length (cm)
39	6	7	24.5
40	7	8	25.0
41	7.5	8.5	25.5 – 26.0
42	8	9	26.5
43	9	10	27.5
44	10	11	28.0
45	11	12	28.5
46	12	13	29.5
47	13	14	30.0

How to measure: Stand on a piece of paper with your heel against a wall. Mark the tip of your longest toe. Measure from the wall to the mark — that’s your foot length.

Helikon Belts Size Chart

Helikon tactical belts (UTL, Cobra, EDC ranges) — waist circumference over your trousers.

Size	Waist (cm)	Waist (inches)
S	80 – 90	31.5 – 35.4
M	90 – 100	35.4 – 39.4
L	100 – 110	39.4 – 43.3
XL	110 – 120	43.3 – 47.2
2XL	120 – 130	47.2 – 51.2

Helikon Gloves Size Chart

Helikon tactical gloves — measure palm circumference (excluding the thumb) at its widest point.

Size	Palm (cm)	Palm (inches)
S	20 – 22	7.9 – 8.7
M	22 – 24	8.7 – 9.5
L	24 – 26	9.5 – 10.2
XL	26 – 28	10.2 – 11.0
2XL	28 – 30	11.0 – 11.8

How to measure: Wrap a measuring tape around your palm (excluding the thumb) at its widest point, just below the knuckles.

Helikon Caps & Hats Size Chart

Helikon caps & boonie hats — sizes correspond directly to head circumference in cm.

Size	Head (cm)	Head (inches)	Equivalent Letter
55	54 – 55	21.3 – 21.7	S
57	56 – 57	22.0 – 22.4	M
59	58 – 59	22.8 – 23.2	L
61	60 – 61	23.6 – 24.0	XL
63	62 – 63	24.4 – 24.8	2XL

How to measure: Wrap a measuring tape around your head, about 1 cm above the ears and eyebrows. That’s your hat size in cm.