Measurements and weight in QC photos
Two of the most useful QC photos have nothing to do with how the item looks: the tape measure and the scale.
Check QC photos nowReading measurements
Warehouses usually lay clothes flat and measure:
- Chest / pit to pit - straight across, armpit to armpit. Double it for the full chest.
- Length - from the highest point of the shoulder to the hem.
- Sleeve - from the shoulder seam to the cuff.
- Waist and inseam on trousers.
Measure a piece you own that fits you well, the same way, and compare. Asian sizing often runs one or two sizes small, so measurements beat labels every time. In the QC checker, filter albums by size to see how each size measures across many orders.
Shoes
Some warehouses measure the insole length. Compare it with the insole of a shoe that fits you, not with your foot - an insole is always a little longer than the foot.
Weight and what it costs
Many QC albums show the item on a scale, and QC Checker shows the weight next to the album when the warehouse recorded it. Shipping lines charge by weight, so this tells you early what your haul will cost.
- A tee: roughly 200-300 g.
- A hoodie: roughly 600-900 g.
- Sneakers with box: roughly 1.2-1.8 kg; without the box, often 400-600 g less.
Shipping lines also look at volumetric weight - how much space the parcel takes up. Bulky items like boxed shoes and puffer jackets can cost more than their weight suggests. Removing shoe boxes and asking for vacuum packing on jackets are the two biggest savings.