Levi'svsGap, Size Comparison
Levi's tends to run smaller than Gap. If you wear a Medium at Gap, you may need a Large at Levi's. For a measurement-based recommendation, use the fit checker.
Levi's vs Gap sizing, quick answer
Levi's runs about one size smaller than Gap. If you wear a Medium at Gap, you'll likely need a Large at Levi's. For an exact recommendation, build a free fit profile.
- Levi's: fits true to size
- Gap: runs large
- If between sizes: size up at the brand that runs smaller, or use the fit checker below for a personalised recommendation.
Brand guide
Compare how Levi's and Gap usually fit, where cuts feel slimmer or roomier, and which categories are most predictable.
GENERAL BRAND GUIDANCE
This is a general brand-level sizing summary, not an exact product recommendation. For your specific size, paste a product link into the fit checker.
The Verdict
Levi's sizing compared to Gap: Levi's fits true to size while Gap runs large. Here is how the sizes translate.
Levi's tends to run smaller than Gap. If you wear a Medium at Gap, you may need a Large at Levi's. For a measurement-based recommendation, use the fit checker.
Category Match-up
Size Conversion Table
* Indicative only. For your personalised size at both brands,
Common Questions
Does Levi's run smaller than Gap?
Levi's runs about one size smaller than Gap. If you wear a Medium at Gap, you'll likely need a Large at Levi's. For an exact recommendation, build a free fit profile.
Should I size up or down at Levi's vs Gap?
Size up one at Levi's compared to Gap. Levi's runs smaller, so if you wear a Medium at Gap, try a Large at Levi's, especially for fitted tops and tailored bottoms.
If I'm a Medium at Levi's, what size am I at Gap?
Since Levi's runs smaller than Gap, a Medium at Levi's is roughly equivalent to a Small at Gap. Use the ThisFits fit checker for a recommendation based on your measurements.
Does Levi's or Gap fit differently by category?
Yes, fit varies meaningfully by category. Bottoms can each fit differently than the brand's overall tendency suggests. See the Category Match-up section below for per-category guidance.
Which brand is more accurate to its size chart, Levi's or Gap?
Levi's and Gap both publish official size charts, but real-world fit varies by fabric, cut and category. The ThisFits engine cross-references published charts with shopper fit reports across 197+ brands to predict your size in each.
What if I'm between sizes at Levi's and Gap?
If you're between sizes, Levi's tends to fit closer to the body, so trying the larger size first usually means fewer returns. Always confirm each retailer's return policy before ordering.