size_system
attribute you can explain which country’s sizing system your product uses. This information helps create accurate filters, which users can use to narrow search results. The sizing system that you submit will affect search, filtering, and how variants are shown.
When to use
Optional for each product
If you submit a size through the size
attribute, submit the size_system
attribute to explain which system you’re using.
Format
Follow these formatting guidelines to make sure we understand the data you're submitting.
Supported values |
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Repeated field | No |
File format | Example entry |
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Text |
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XML feeds | <g:size_system>US</g:size_system> |
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.
- Submit the size system for all apparel products. By submitting your product’s size system, you can help ensure that the size is shown correctly.
- Submit the correct system for each product. If you have different products each with different size systems, make sure to submit the correct size system. If you don’t submit a size system, we’ll use the standard system for your target country, which might not be right for your product.
- Submit the
size
attribute. Along with the size system, make sure to submit the specific size of your product using thesize
attribute. - Submit the
size_type
attribute if relevant. If your product also has a size type, submit thesize_type
attribute. - Submit the
gender
attribute if relevant. To help show your product in the right search results, also submit thegender
attribute.
Examples
Product | Skater dress |
Target country |
UK |
title |
Black Skater polka dot dress, 10 |
size_system |
UK |
size_type |
petite |
size |
10 |
gender |
female |
Product | Tennis shoes |
Target country | US |
title |
White Tennis shoes, 8.5 |
size_system |
US |
gender |
male |
size |
8.5 |