How to measure for graduation

It is important that while measuring for graduation gowns you measure students from "THE TOP OF THE HEAD TO FLOOR, WITH SHOES" (see diagram).

For caps (mortarboards), simply use a measuring tape around the "crown" of the head in inches. (See charts, examples)

 
CAPS- Measure 1" above ears around the crown of the head
Head Inches 21 1/4" 22 3/4" 24" Over 24"

Caps (mortarboards)-around the "Crown" of the head in inches.

Hat Size 6 1/2-67/8 7-7 3/8 71/2-7 3/4 7 7/8-81/8"
E-Z Cap Size 1- Small 2- Med 3 -Large 4- XL

  Gowns-top of the head to the floor.

Gown Sizes

Height 3'6" - 3'8" 3'9"-3'11" 4'0"-4'11'' 5'0-5'2" 5'3"-5'5" 5'6"-5'8" 5'9"-5'11" 6'0-6'2" 6'3"-6'5"
Gown Size 30 34 38 40 42 44 46 48