Sizing & Condition Guide

Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit. Check out our AP GPT BOT for quick sizing assistance.

Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.

Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.

Jacket & Shirt Sizing

In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.

To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit.

This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:

Generic Jacket & Shirt Size Chart

Size	Pit-to-Pit	Circumference
XXS	14"-15"	28"-30"
XS	16"-17"	32"-34"
Small	18"-19"	36"-38"
Medium	20"-21"	40"-42"
Large	22"-23"	44"-46"
XL	24"-25"	48"-50"
2XL	26"-27"	52"-54"
3XL	28"-29"	56"-58"

AP Bomber Jacket Size Chart

Size	Chest	Length from center	Length from Shoulder	Sleeve Length
S	23"	20"	23"	27.5"
M	24"	22.25"	24.75"	30"
L	24.5"	22.5"	26.5"	30.5"
XL	25.5"	23"	27"	31"
2XL	27"	24"	28"	32"

Pant Sizing

We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.

To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.

To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.

Generic Pant Size Chart – Inseam

Length	Inseam
Extra Short	24"-26"
Short	26"-28"
Regular	30"-32"
Long	34"-36"
Extra Long	38"-40"

USGI Pant Size Chart

Waist Size		Inseam
XS	Up to 27"	X-Short	Up to 26.5"
Small	27"-31"	Short	26.5"-29.5"
Medium	31"-35"	Regular	29.5"-32.5"
Large	35"-39"	Long	32.5"-35.5"
XL	39"-43"	X-Long	35.5"-39.5"
2XL	43"-47"	—	—

Surplus Condition Guide

Unissued

These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be.

Issued; Good / Issued

These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.

Grade 2

These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.