Sizing
A3W Gi Size: Height, Weight and Who It Fits
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Short answer: A3W fits 183–191 cm (6'0"–6'3") and 100–111 kg (220–245 lb). It is the Wide cut of A3: the same lengths with more room through the chest and seat.
Against a plain A3 it is +4 cm jacket chest, +4 cm trouser waist. Everything else is identical to A3: jacket wingspan, jacket length, trouser length.
A3W against its neighbours
| Size | Cut | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| A3W | Wide | 183–191 cm | 100–111 kg |
| A3 | Standard | 180–190 cm | 88–104 kg |
| A3L | Long | 190–198 cm | 77–93 kg |
| A2W | Wide | 173–183 cm | 86–102 kg |
How to know it's you
If the jacket pulled across the back the moment you posted up or framed, the problem is width, not length. Sizing up adds length you did not need; A3W adds the width you did.
Is A3W you?
Two numbers and we’ll tell you straight, including when the answer is a different size.
The finished gi, measured flat
Wingspan is cuff to cuff, jacket length is collar to hem, chest is laid flat. These are the numbers the size is cut to, not an estimate from the chart.
| Measurement | A3W | A3 | A3L | A2W |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacket wingspan | 180 cm | 180 cm | 186 cm | 170 cm |
| Jacket length | 84 cm | 84 cm | 90 cm | 80 cm |
| Jacket chest | 68 cm | 64 cm | 64 cm | 64 cm |
| Trouser length | 105 cm | 105 cm | 110 cm | 99 cm |
| Trouser waist | 64 cm | 60 cm | 60 cm | 60 cm |
If A3W is not quite it
A2W is the only step available in this cut. If the problem is that one half of you is a different size from the other, order it that way: a jacket in one size and trousers in another is a normal order here. It is the option we ship most after the plain A-sizes, which tells you how many people the standard grid does not fit.
And if no combination on the chart works, custom sizing is $189 and is cut to your measurements.
Is A3W IBJJF legal?
Size has nothing to do with legality, but fit does. The IBJJF measures sleeve and trouser length against your wrist and ankle with the arm extended, and a gi that is too short fails at weigh-in. The full requirements cover colour, fabric and the measurement rules.
Frequently asked questions
- What height and weight is a A3W gi?
- 183–191 cm (6'0" to 6'3") and 100–111 kg (220–245 lb) on the All Around chart.
- What are the measurements of a A3W gi?
- Jacket: 180 cm wingspan cuff to cuff, 84 cm collar to hem, 68 cm chest laid flat. Trousers: 105 cm long with a 64 cm waist. Measured on the finished garment.
- What is the difference between A3 and A3W?
- Against a plain A3 it is +4 cm jacket chest, +4 cm trouser waist. Everything else is identical to A3: jacket wingspan, jacket length, trouser length.
- Can I order a A3W jacket with different trousers?
- Yes. All Around gis can be ordered with the jacket and trousers in different sizes — pick "Mixed / Women sizes" on the gi page and write both sizes in. It is the option we ship most after the plain A-sizes.