# How to Add Sizes to WooCommerce: A Beginner’s Guide
Adding sizes to your WooCommerce products is crucial for selling clothing, shoes, or any item with variations in size. This guide will walk you through the process, even if you’re completely new to WooCommerce. We’ll cover everything from simple setup to more advanced options.
Why Are Product Sizes Important?
Before diving into the “how,” let’s understand the “why.” Accurate sizing information is vital for customer satisfaction and reducing returns. Imagine buying a shirt online only to find it’s too small or too large. Frustration ensues, and you likely won’t shop with that store again. By accurately displaying sizes, you avoid these problems, leading to:
- Higher customer satisfaction: Happy customers are loyal customers.
- Reduced returns: Fewer returns mean less hassle and lower shipping costs.
- Increased sales: Customers are more confident in purchasing when they know the sizing is accurate.
- Sizes not showing on the product page: Double-check that you’ve correctly assigned the size attribute to your product variations and that the attribute is visible on the product page in your theme settings.
- Variations not saving: Ensure that all required fields for each variation (price, SKU, stock) are filled out.
- Size options not appearing in the correct order: You might need to adjust the order in which the sizes are added in the attribute settings.
Method 1: Using WooCommerce’s Built-in Attributes
This is the easiest and most recommended method for adding sizes to your WooCommerce products.
Step 1: Add a Product Attribute
1. Go to Products → Attributes in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Click Add new attribute.
3. Give it a name, such as “Size.”
4. Choose “Select” as the attribute type. This allows customers to choose from a defined list of sizes.
5. Save attributes.
Step 2: Define Your Size Options
1. After saving the attribute, you’ll see a list of available size attributes. Find your “Size” attribute and click on it.
2. Add your size options. For example: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL. You can add as many as you need. Think about your target audience and the sizes your products are available in. For a women’s clothing store, you might have sizes like 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, etc. For shoes, it might be 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, and so on.
3. Save the changes.
Step 3: Assign Sizes to Your Products
1. Create a new product or edit an existing one.
2. Scroll down to the Product data section.
3. Under the “Attributes” tab, find your “Size” attribute.
4. Click Select all then Save attributes and Update your product.
5. Click the plus (+) to add variations for each size. Each variation will then be its own separate product and you can set the stock, price, and SKU for each variation.
Method 2: Using a WooCommerce Extension (For Advanced Options)
If you need more complex size management features, like size charts or specific size-related calculations, consider using a WooCommerce extension. Many plugins offer advanced size management capabilities. Search the WooCommerce plugin directory for “size chart” or “product variations.” Remember to always read reviews before installing any plugin to ensure it’s reputable and well-maintained.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Conclusion
Adding sizes to your WooCommerce products is a straightforward process that significantly improves the customer experience and reduces potential headaches. By following these steps, you can ensure your customers have the information they need to make confident purchases, leading to a smoother, more successful online store. Remember to regularly review and update your size options to accurately reflect your inventory.
