What does 7-inch inseam shorts mean?

Put simply, a short with a 7-inch inseam (equivalent to around 18cm) means the length of the fabric down the inner thigh is 7 inches long. Most casual shorts will be around a 9-inch inseam and sit just on the knee.

What is a normal inseam on shorts?

Like pants, shorts are measured via inseam – the length from the crotch to the hem. Common short lengths are 5”, 7”, 9”, and 11”.

What does 10 inch inseam on shorts mean?

The inseam of a pair of shorts is the length of the seam between the bottom of the crotch and the bottom of the shorts.

How do you measure yourself for shorts?

Lay the shorts out flat with the top front edge even with the top back edge and pull tight. Measure from one side of the waist to the other. Double this measurement for waist size. Measure the shorts outseam from the top of the waist band to the bottom of leg hem, down the outside side seam of the leg.

Are 7 inch inseam shorts too short?

5 to 7-inch inseam shorts are excellent for men between 5’5″ and 6’1″ in height. Shorts with a 7″ inseam seem to be the most common length for men’s clothing. This inseam length in shorts is most popular among men since it falls above the knee. For a preppy look, thin or athletic men may go for 5 to 7 inches inseams.

How long are shorts with 5 inch inseam?

An inseam of 5 inches is likely to fall to your mid-thigh.