Bisht Size Chart by Height and Weight
Men's bisht sizes range from 27 to 33 for heights between 160 and 195 cm, going up one size at most heights for a weight of 80 kg or more.
| Height (cm) | Bisht (under 80 kg) | Bisht (80 kg+) | Farwa / Thobe | Shemagh & Shawl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160–162 | 27 | 28 | 54 | 55 |
| 163–165 | 27 | 28 | 55 | 55 |
| 166–168 | 28 | 29 | 56 / 57 | 56 / 58 |
| 169–171 | 29 | 30 | 57 | 58 |
| 172–174 | 29 | 30 | 59 | 58 |
| 175–178 | 30 | 31 | 60 | 58 / 60 |
| 179–180 | 31 | 31 | 62 | 60 |
| 181–183 | 31 | 32 | 63 | 62 |
| 184–186 | 32 | 32 | 64 | 62 |
| 187–190 | 32 | 32 | 65 | 62 |
| 191–195 | 33 | 33 | 67 | 64 |
Where two numbers appear, such as 56 / 57, the first is for under 80 kg and the second for 80 kg or more. Sizes are in inches and match the numbers used by the Mqasy Quick Calculator.
How to read the chart
Find the row for your height in centimeters in the first column.
Pick the bisht column for your weight: under 80 kg, or 80 kg and above.
Your farwa and shemagh sizes are in the same row.
When to use the Precise Calculator instead
This chart is approximate and based on height and weight only. If you have broad shoulders or longer arms than average, are shorter than 160 cm or taller than 195 cm, or the bisht is for a child, use the Precise Calculator with your thobe measurements in inches. It works out your bisht size and khabn, and tells you if your size needs custom tailoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
What bisht size fits a height of 170 cm?
For a height of 170 cm, the bisht size is 29 if you weigh under 80 kg, and 30 if you weigh 80 kg or more.
What bisht size fits a height of 175 cm?
For a height of 175 cm, the bisht size is 30 if you weigh under 80 kg, and 31 if you weigh 80 kg or more.
What bisht size fits a height of 180 cm?
For a height of 180 cm, the bisht size is 31 regardless of weight.
What if my height is outside the chart, or the bisht is for a child?
Use the Mqasy Precise Calculator. It works from your thobe measurements in inches and covers kids' sizes and sizes that need custom tailoring.