Step 1: Grab a pair of your existing underwear that fits you well

Hand going into a drawer full of Krakatoa

Step 2: Lay them flat on a hard surface

Haleakala Boxer Brief front view with pouch laid flat to the side in Wailea Blue.

Step 3: Measure the waistband

The waistband is the most important part of your sizing, the rest of the garment has stretch and give in it, but we want to make sure we nail the waistband properly.

  • Be sure the waistband is pushed flat when measuring and that there is no curve at the top.

  • Measure from end to end, then double it, to know the waistband's circumference.

The above underwear measure 15", for 30" total as a waistband circumference.
Measuring tape on the waistband of Krakatoa Haleakala

Step 4: Find the Closest Measurement to "No Stretch"

Although we want you to find the closest measurement to no stretch, your actual waist size should be closer to "Normal Stretch."
Table displaying size chart with listed and stretch measurements for a product.

Still not quite sure?

Email us at hello@krakatoaunderwear.com with the measurement you got by following the steps above, your height, weight, pants size (waistband), and the brand you were measuring.