By CityDME Caregiver Team · 5 min read · April 19, 2026
Adult Diaper Size Chart, Side By Side
Waist sizes vary by brand. The labels are similar; the inches behind them are not.
Use this as a quick reference, then check the chart on the back of any pack you're considering.
| Size | Typical waist (in) | Typical weight (lb) | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Small | 24-32 | 80-125 | Petite frames; teen / small adult |
| Medium | 32-40 | 125-175 | Most common |
| Large | 40-56 | 175-225 | Most common for elder care |
| X-Large | 48-64 | 200-275 | Bariatric, often the best fit for hip-to-waist mismatch |
| 2X-Large | 62-80 | 275+ | Bariatric tab brief usually the right product |
When the chart and the body disagree
Trust the body. Pant sizing lies. So does eyeballing. The tape measure is the only number that matters.
Equipment prescribed for a NY claim?
Send the referral and the Brooklyn desk reviews it the next business day during business hours. Prescription required.
Send a DME ReferralWant help picking the right product?
Call (973) 850-3121 Mon-Fri 9-5 ET. We'll send a free sample pack — three sizes, plain unmarked box, no autoship enrollment required.
You can also email info@citydme.com or walk into our showroom at 2416 65th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204.
Injured on the job or in a crash?
If a doctor prescribed equipment for a New York workers’ comp or no-fault claim, send the referral — we verify the claim path, coordinate the paperwork, and handle delivery, fitting, and carrier billing. Prescription required.