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What Size Buttons Do I Need?

Guidelines are helpful, but they are not rules.   Pick a functional diameter that you like.

Guideline for Button Sizes:

Button size may scale up (or down) based on the size of the garment.

Cardigans: Light-Medium Thickness

10.1 - 25.4 mm   //   13/32 - 1 Inch   //  16 - 40 Ligne

Cardigans: Bulky/Chunky

31.8 mm   //  1-1/4 Inches   //   50 Ligne

Baby Cardigans

12.7 - 19 mm   //   1/3 - 3/4 Inch   //  20 - 30 Ligne

If your child is learning to use buttons, be sure the size is easy for him/her to manipulate.   Attach button firmly to avoid choking hazard.   

Women's Shirts/Blouses: Front

9.5 - 15.9 mm   //  3/8 - 5/8 Inch   //  15 - 25 Ligne

When choosing a size, be sure that it is sufficient for any weight bearing sections of the blouse.  

Women's Shirts/Blouses: Collar, Cuffs

7.6 - 8.9 mm   //  5/16 - 11/32 Inch   //  12 - 14 Ligne

Dresses

7.6 - 38.1 mm   //   5/16 - 1-1/2 Inches   //  12 - 60 Ligne

When choosing a size, be sure that it is sufficient for any weight bearing sections of the dress.  

Women's Jeans

15.9 - 19 mm   //   5/8 - 3/4 Inch   //  25 - 30 Ligne

You won't want the button to extend above the waistline of the pants fabric where it will bother you.

Women's (Indoor) Jacket: Front

12.7 - 25.4 mm   //   1/2 - 1 Inch   //  20 - 40 Ligne

Women's (Indoor) Jacket: Cuff

12.7  mm   //   1/2 Inch   //  20 Ligne

Men's Dress Shirts: Placket, cuff

12.7 - 16.5 mm   //   1/2 - 21/32 Inch   //   20 - 26 Ligne

Men's Dress Shirts: Collar, sleeve

7.6 - 8.9 mm   //  5/16 - 11/32 Inch   //  12 - 14 Ligne

Casual Shirts: Front

9.5 - 15.9 mm   //  3/8 - 5/8 Inch   //  15 - 25 Ligne

Trousers

15.9 - 19 mm   //   5/8 - 3/4 Inch   //  25 - 30 Ligne

Suit Jackets

19 - 30 mm // 3/4 - 1 Inch // 30 - 40 Ligne

Upscale Suit Jackets

27.94 mm   //  1-1/8 Inches   //   44 Ligne 

High End Suits tend to use slightly larger buttons with subtle features.  

Overcoats

38.1 - 50.8mm   //   1-1/2 - 2 Inches   //  60 - 80 Ligne

You'll want a sturdy style that is weather resistant.   

Decorative or Craft

Any size button can be used for craft or decoration.  Most buttons that are 2" or bigger fall into these categories.  Craft buttons generally don't need to withstand laundering.

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