Optional but recommended for relevant sizing filters
The size_type attribute indicates the cut or body shape for which a product is designed (e.g., petite, plus, tall). It helps shoppers refine searches and ensures your product appears in accurate size-based filters.
When to use
- Optional for all products.
- Recommended for apparel and accessories where the cut is relevant to fit.
- If not provided, Google defaults to
regular, which may not be accurate for all products.
Supported values:
regularpetiteplustallbigmaternity
Format
- Type: Text (Unicode, ASCII recommended)
- Repeated field: Yes (maximum of 2 values)
- Schema.org property:
Product.size—WearableSizeGroupEnumeration
File format examples:
| File format | Example entry |
|---|---|
| Text feed | petite, maternity |
| XML feed | <g:size_type>petite</g:size_type> and <g:size_type>maternity</g:size_type> |
You can submit 1 or 2 values if applicable (e.g.,
big, tall).
Minimum requirements
- Follow formatting rules and submit only supported values.
- If omitted, Google will default to
regular. - Do not submit custom or unsupported values (e.g., “oversized”).
Best practices
- Match the manufacturer’s specified size type.
- Use two values for dual size types (e.g.,
big, tallorpetite, maternity). - Pair with
size_systemto indicate the sizing standard (e.g., US, EU, JP). - Always include the
sizeandgenderattributes alongsidesize_typefor best filtering.
SEO Tip
Accurate size type data increases your product’s visibility in relevant filtered searches, ensuring the right customers see the right fit, which can boost conversion rates.
Official Source : https://support.google.com/merchants/answer/6324497
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