How to Create a Size Chart in Shopify (3 Ways)
There are three ways to create a size chart in Shopify: a size chart app (fastest, no code), metafields with theme code (flexible, needs a developer), or a static image (quick but rigid). Here's how each works and which to pick.
3 Ways to Create a Size Chart
| Method | Effort | Per-product? | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size chart app | Low (no code) | Yes | Most stores |
| Metafields + theme code | High (dev) | Yes | Custom builds |
| Static image | Medium | Manual | One-off products |
Notes
Method 1 — Size chart app (recommended). Install a size chart app like Tailor Size Guide, build a chart from a template or import your measurements, assign it to products or collections, and pick a popup, tab, or inline display. No Liquid editing, and you get per-product charts plus an optional fit recommender.
Method 2 — Metafields + theme code. Create a metafield for size-chart content, fill it per product, and edit your theme to render it. This is flexible and keeps everything native to Shopify, but it needs a developer and is slower to maintain across a large catalog.
Method 3 — Static image. Make a size chart image and drop it into the product description. Fast for a one-off product, but it doesn't scale, isn't mobile-friendly, and can't be assigned dynamically.
Which to choose: for most stores, an app is the fastest path to accurate, per-product charts that reduce returns. Use metafields if you have development resources and want fully native control.
FAQs
How do I create a size chart in Shopify?
The fastest way is a size chart app: install it, build or import a chart, assign it to products or collections, and choose a popup, tab, or inline display — no theme code. You can also use metafields with theme code (needs a developer) or a static image for one-off products.
Can I create a different size chart for each product?
Yes. A size chart app or metafields both support per-product charts, so each product shows its own measurements. A static image has to be added and managed manually per product.
What's the easiest way to make a Shopify size chart?
A no-code size chart app like Tailor Size Guide. It installs through the theme editor, builds charts from templates, and assigns them per product or collection without editing Liquid.
Do I need a developer to add a size chart in Shopify?
Only for the metafields-plus-theme-code method. App-based and static-image methods require no developer.
Create your size chart the fast way
Tailor Size Guide builds per-product size charts on Shopify with no code — free plan included.