Hair Lengths Chart Men
Asking for “a number 2 on the sides” only works if you and your barber mean the same length. This chart shows every common clipper guard in inches and millimetres, which lengths go with popular men’s haircuts, and lets you build a simple request card to show your barber.
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Men’s Hair Length Chart Pack
Printable men’s hair length and clipper guard chart, haircut style guide, fill-in barber request cards, haircut log and a home clipper cut checklist.
- Hair length chart (PDF)
- Style guide (PDF)
- Request cards (PDF)
- + 2 more
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Men’s Hair Length Chart Pack
Printable men’s hair length and clipper guard chart, haircut style guide, fill-in barber request cards, haircut log and a home clipper cut checklist.
- Hair length chart (PDF)
- Style guide (PDF)
- Request cards (PDF)
- Haircut log (PDF/DOCX/XLSX)
- Home cut checklist (PDF/DOCX)
Formats: PDF, DOCX, XLSX. Instant download after payment (link valid 72 hours, up to 5 downloads). AI-assisted: the templates were drafted with AI help and reviewed and laid out before publishing.
$5.00 USD, one-time 5 files · about $1.00 each
- Instant download
- 7-day refund
- Secure checkout by Stripe
7-day money-back guarantee. Full refund within 7 days of purchase, even after you download.
Free sample: Hair Length Chart (PDF, 59 KB)
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Printable Hair Length Chart for Men
Printable Men’s Hair Length Chart
Printable Men’s Hair Request Cards
Printable Haircut Log for Men
Printable Home Clipper Cut ChecklistUse the hair lengths chart men
Guard size converter
What’s in the pack
- Printable men’s hair length chart with clipper guard numbers in inches and mm
- Haircut style guide with typical guard sizes
- Fill-in barber request cards (wallet size, 8 per page)
- Haircut log to remember what worked
- Home clipper cut checklist
Print on US Letter or A4; keep a card on your phone or in your wallet.
Clipper guard sizes
| Guard | Inches | Millimetres | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| #0 (no guard) | 1/32–1/16 | 1 mm | Skin-close with the lever open or closed |
| #0.5 (½) | 1/16 | 1.5 mm | Very short fades |
| #1 | 1/8 | 3 mm | Buzz cuts, short fades |
| #1.5 | 3/16 | 4.5 mm | Blending between #1 and #2 |
| #2 | 1/4 | 6 mm | Short buzz, classic short sides |
| #3 | 3/8 | 10 mm | Crew cut sides, short all-over |
| #4 | 1/2 | 13 mm | Longer buzz, tapered sides |
| #5 | 5/8 | 16 mm | Short top, conservative sides |
| #6 | 3/4 | 19 mm | Longer clipper cut |
| #7 | 7/8 | 22 mm | Longest common guard for tops |
| #8 | 1 | 25 mm | About an inch all over |
These are the most common guard sizes (as used by many popular clipper brands). Some brands number differently or add in-between sizes, and many clippers have a lever that shortens each guard slightly when closed — so bring a photo too.
Men’s haircut lengths by style
| Style | Sides | Top |
|---|---|---|
| Buzz cut | #1–#4 all over | 1/8–1/2 in |
| Crew cut | Sides #2–#3, top ½–1½ in | Short, graduated |
| Ivy League | Sides #3–#4, top 1–2 in | Long enough to part |
| Fade | Sides from #0 up to #2–#4 | Top any length |
| Taper | Gradual shortening at neckline and sideburns | Softer than a fade |
| Undercut | Sides #1–#2 disconnected from longer top | Top 3–6 in |
| Quiff / pompadour | Sides #2–#4 | Top 3–5 in |
| Short textured crop | Sides #1–#3 | Top 1–2 in with fringe |
| Medium length | Scissor cut | About 3–6 in |
| Long hair | Scissor cut | Shoulder length and beyond |
Hair type changes how a length looks: thick, straight hair stands up at 1 inch, while fine or curly hair may look shorter or longer at the same guard.
Fades and tapers
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Taper | Hair gets gradually shorter towards the neckline and sideburns only |
| Low fade | The shortest part sits just above the ears and neckline |
| Mid fade | The blend starts around the temples |
| High fade | The blend starts near the top of the head |
| Skin (bald) fade | Fades down to bare skin with a foil shaver or #0 |
| Disconnected / undercut | No blend between short sides and longer top |
Worked example
A customer wants short, tidy sides that aren’t skin-short and a textured top he can push forward. On the card he picks a #2 guard (1/4 in, 6 mm) with a low fade, a top of about 1½ inches, a tapered neckline and the note “textured top, no part”. His barber reads the card, suggests a #1.5 at the bottom of the fade blending into the #2, and cuts the top with scissors. He notes the result in the haircut log so next time he can simply show the same card.
Talking to your barber
- Bring a photo of the style — ideally from the front, side and back.
- Say which guard you had last time, and whether you want it shorter or longer.
- Mention cowlicks, thinning spots or scars you want covered.
- Tell them how you style your hair and how much time you spend on it.
- Ask how often to come back to keep the shape — often every 2–4 weeks for fades, 4–6 weeks for longer cuts.
AI-assisted content
This chart and templates were drafted with AI assistance and reviewed before publishing. Guard lengths are typical; check your clipper’s own guide.
Frequently asked questions
What length is a number 2 haircut?
About 1/4 inch (6 mm).
What length is a number 1?
About 1/8 inch (3 mm).
What guard for a crew cut?
Often #2–#3 on the sides with a slightly longer top.
What is the difference between a fade and a taper?
A taper shortens only at the edges; a fade blends up the sides, often to skin.
Are all clipper guards the same?
Most brands follow similar sizes, but not all — check the numbers on your guards.
Is this a subscription?
No, the pack is a one-time download.