How to Set Up T-Shirt Sizes in WooCommerce: A Beginner’s Guide to Perfect Fit
So, you’re selling t-shirts online using WooCommerce? Awesome! Now comes the slightly tricky part: setting up your t-shirt sizes correctly so your customers get the perfect fit and you avoid a flood of returns. Don’t worry, it’s easier than you think! This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step, ensuring a smooth and satisfying shopping experience for your customers.
Think of it this way: Buying a t-shirt online without proper sizing information is like trying to guess someone’s shoe size just by looking at them. Chances are, you’ll get it wrong! Providing clear and accurate size options and guidance is crucial for online apparel sales.
Why Correct T-Shirt Sizes are Important
Before we dive into the “how,” let’s quickly cover the “why.” Getting your t-shirt sizes right is essential for:
- Reduced Returns: Customers who accurately choose their size are less likely to return the item.
- Increased Customer Satisfaction: A well-fitting t-shirt equals a happy customer.
- Improved Conversion Rates: Clear sizing information instills confidence and encourages purchases.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates that you care about the customer’s experience.
- Name: Enter “Size” (or “T-Shirt Size” if you prefer being very explicit).
- Slug: This will automatically populate based on the name, but you can customize it if needed (e.g., `t-shirt-size`). The slug is used internally and isn’t usually visible to customers.
- Type: Keep this set to “Select.” This allows customers to choose from a dropdown list.
- Enable Archives?: Leave this unchecked unless you want a dedicated page listing all products of a specific size.
- Default sort order: Choose a relevant sort order like “Name” or “Term ID”. This order will be reflected in the dropdown list, and will keep the sizes consistent.
- Name: Enter the size (e.g., “Small”).
- Slug: Again, this will auto-populate.
- Description: You can add a description here, but it’s usually not necessary Learn more about How To Setup Woocommerce Wholesale Pro Suite WordPress for sizes.
- Click “Add new Size”
- In the “Add product attribute” dropdown, select “Size” (the attribute you created).
- Click “Add.”
- Values: Select the sizes you offer for *this specific t-shirt*. You can select all terms (“Select all”) or choose specific sizes. If you only offer this shirt in Small and Medium, only select those.
- Used for variations: Make sure to check this box! This tells WooCommerce that the size attribute will be used to create variations of the product.
- Visible on the product page: Optionally, you can check this if you want customers to see the sizes listed as an attribute, even before selecting a variation. It’s generally a good practice to keep this checked.
- Image: You can upload a specific image for each size if you want (though this is rarely necessary for just size differences).
- SKU: Add a unique SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) for each size. This helps with inventory management. For example: `TSHIRT-RED-SMALL`, `TSHIRT-RED-MEDIUM`.
- Manage Stock?: Check this if you want to track inventory for each size. If you have Read more about How To Make Size Variations On Woocommerce 10 Small red t-shirts, WooCommerce will decrement the stock as they are sold.
- Stock Quantity: Enter the number of each size you have in stock.
- Price: Enter the price for that specific size. Often, all sizes will have the same price, but you might charge more for larger sizes (e.g., 2XL and up).
- Weight and Dimensions: Set the weight and dimensions if they differ significantly between sizes. This is important for accurate shipping calculations.
- Shipping Class: If you use shipping classes, assign the appropriate class to each variation.
- Variation Description: You can add a specific description for each size, but it’s usually not needed.
- Plugins: Consider using plugins that offer more advanced size chart features or integration with specific apparel suppliers.
- Testing: Always test your variations thoroughly to ensure they are working correctly and that the correct prices and stock levels are displayed. Place test orders to confirm a smooth customer experience.
- Mobile Optimization: Make sure your size chart and variations are easily viewable and usable on mobile devices. A large portion of your customer may be shopping from their phones.
Creating Size Attributes in WooCommerce
WooCommerce uses attributes and variations to handle product options like size and color. We’ll start by creating a “Size” attribute.
1. Navigate to Products > Attributes: In your WordPress dashboard, go to “Products” and then click on “Attributes.”
2. Add a New Attribute:
3. Click “Add attribute”
Adding Size Values (Terms) to Your Attribute
Now that you’ve created the “Size” attribute, you need to add the actual sizes you offer (e.g., Small, Medium, Large). These are called “terms.”
1. Configure Terms: On the Attributes page, find the “Size” attribute you just created and click the “Configure terms” link.
2. Add New Size: For each size you offer:
Repeat this for all your sizes (Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, etc.). Be Consistent! Use the same capitalization and spelling for each size term. This is what your users will see in a dropdown.
Example:
* Name: Small
* Name: Medium
* Name: Large
* Name: X-Large
* Name: XX-Large
* Name: XXX-Large
You can also reorder your sizes so that they’re displayed in ascending order (e.g. Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large) when customers are choosing a t-shirt. To do this simply drag and drop the sizes in the Configure Terms section to the order you want to show Learn more about How To Add Buy Now Button In Woocommerce Shop Page them to your customers.
Adding the Size Attribute to Your T-Shirt Product
Now that you have your “Size” attribute and its terms, you need to assign it to your t-shirt product(s).
1. Edit your T-Shirt Product: Go to “Products” and find the t-shirt you want to edit.
2. Product Data: Scroll down to the “Product data” meta box. Make sure the “Product type” is set to “Variable product.” If it’s “Simple Product,” you won’t be able to add variations.
3. Attributes Tab: Click on the “Attributes” tab within the “Product data” section.
4. Add Size Attribute:
5. Configure the Size Attribute:
6. Save Attributes: Click the “Save attributes” button.
Creating Variations Based on Size
Now for the final piece: creating the actual variations for each size.
1. Variations Tab: Click on the “Variations” tab within the “Product data” section.
2. Create Variations: In the “Add variation” dropdown, select “Create variations from all attributes.” This will automatically create a variation for each size you selected in the attributes tab.
3. Click “Go.” A confirmation message will appear. Click “OK.”
4. Configure Each Variation: WooCommerce will create a variation for each size (e.g., Small, Medium, Large). Click the down arrow next to each variation to expand it and configure it. Here’s what you can configure:
Repeat this for all your variations!
5. Save Changes: Click the “Save changes” button.
Don’t Forget a Size Chart!
Listing sizes alone isn’t always enough. What does “Large” actually *mean*? A size chart is your best friend! Include a clear and easy-to-understand size chart on your product page (or a dedicated size chart page linked from your product page). This chart should provide measurements (chest, length, etc.) for each size, preferably in both inches and centimeters.
Example of Size Chart information:
| Size | Chest (inches) | Length (inches) |
| ——- | ————– | ————— |
| Small | 34-36 | 28 |
| Medium | 38-40 | 29 |
| Large | 42-44 | 30 |
| X-Large | 46-48 | 31 |
You can either include this as an image, a table directly on the product page, or a link to a separate size chart page.
Pro Tip: Add a note encouraging customers to measure themselves before ordering. Something like “To ensure the best fit, please measure your chest and refer to our size chart.”
Advanced Tips
By following these steps, you can confidently set up t-shirt sizes in WooCommerce and provide a positive shopping experience for your customers. Good luck, and happy selling!
