Use the
To format your data for Content API, see the Content API for Shopping.
size_type
attribute to describe the cut of your product. This information helps create accurate filters, which users can use to narrow search results.
When to use
Optional for each product
Format
Follow these formatting guidelines to make sure we understand the data you're submitting.
Supported values | regular , petite , oversize , or maternity |
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Repeated field | No |
File format | Example entry |
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Text |
|
XML feeds | <g:size_type>petite</g:size_type> |
To format your data for Content API, see the Content API for Shopping.
Minimum requirements
These are the requirements you'll need to meet to show your product. If you don't follow these requirements, we'll disapprove your product and let you know in the Diagnostics page in your Merchant Center account.
- There are no minimum requirements for this attribute. Keep in mind that you still need to follow the formatting guidelines or the information you submit can't be used.
Best practices
These best practices can help you go beyond the basic requirements to optimize your product data for performance.
- Match the manufacturer’s sizing of the product. If your product already has a size type on it, then submit the matching supported value.
- Submit the size type whenever it’s relevant. If you don’t include a size type, we’ll use regular as the default. If that’s not the right size type, then users could be misled, which could affect your sales.
- Submit the
size_system
attribute. To also explain which country’s sizing system your product uses, also submit thesize_system
attribute. - Submit the
size
attribute. Along with the size type, make sure to submit the specific size of your product using thesize
attribute. - Submit the
gender
attribute. To help show your product in the right search results, also submit thegender
attribute.
Examples
Apparel products
Size type is relevant for most apparel products. To help show your product in the most relevant searches, you should also include the size
, size_system
, and gender
attributes.
Product | Skater dress |
country of sale |
US |
title |
Black Skater polka dot dress, 8P |
size_system |
US |
size_type |
petite |
size |
8 |
gender |
female |