Author: Wellfitsource Product & Sourcing Team · Published: March 2025 · Updated: October 2026
“Standard size” means two different things depending on who you ask. A US retail buyer usually means 68×24 inches. A factory in China means 183×61cm, which is 72×24. Four inches doesn’t sound like much until a purchase order says “standard” and the mats that arrive don’t fit the retail box that was printed for the other standard.
So this page is a reference. The sizes factories actually run, what each weighs, how many fit in a carton and a container, and where a non-standard size starts to cost extra. The container figures are our own planning numbers for rolled mats, worked out from roll diameter; your carton spec will move them by ten percent or so either way.
Quick Summary
- 183×61cm (72×24in) is the factory standard. The older US retail standard, 173×61cm (68×24in), is still available but is no longer the default.
- Width upgrades are cheaper than length upgrades. 66cm and 68cm widths are common and add little; lengths past 200cm start to change cartons and freight.
- Weight depends on material far more than on size. A 6mm TPE mat is about 0.9kg; a 4.5mm PU-over-rubber mat the same size is around 2.8kg.
- A 40HQ holds roughly 6,600 rolled 6mm mats at 183×61cm, about 9,500 at 4mm and about 5,000 at 8mm.
- Write dimensions with a tolerance. ±1cm on length and width and ±0.3mm on thickness are normal; a spec without them can’t be inspected.
The Standard Size Chart
| Size (cm) | Inches | What It’s Called | Who Orders It |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173 × 61 | 68 × 24 | Classic US standard | Price-led US retail, kids’ and teen lines |
| 183 × 61 | 72 × 24 | Factory standard | Most orders, every channel |
| 183 × 66 | 72 × 26 | Studio width | Studio chains, mid-premium retail |
| 183 × 68 | 72 × 27 | Wide | PU and premium lines, hot yoga |
| 185 × 68 | 73 × 27 | Premium wide | PU flagships |
| 200 × 61 / 200 × 68 | 79 × 24 / 79 × 27 | Extra long | Tall users, men’s lines |
| 213 × 61 / 213 × 68 | 84 × 24 / 84 × 27 | Professional long | Specialty retail, small runs |
| 150 × 60 | 59 × 24 | Kids | Kids’ lines, schools |
| 180 × 61 × 1.5mm | 71 × 24 | Travel | Foldable travel mats |
| Ø 150 | Ø 59 | Round | Meditation, kids, home decor |
If you only read one line of that table: unless you have a reason, order 183×61. Every production line is set up for it, MOQs are lowest on it, and stock packaging fits it.
The size that surprises buyers is 183×66. It’s two inches wider than standard, costs almost nothing extra in material, and is what a lot of studio chains now specify because it gives broader-shouldered members room without looking like a specialty product. When and why to go beyond the standard, and what each step costs, is covered in our custom sizing guide; the full list of things that can be customized is in the custom yoga mat OEM and ODM guide.
What Each Size Weighs
Weight matters for three reasons: the retail spec sheet, parcel shipping cost for DTC brands, and whether a customer will actually carry the mat to class. It varies by material much more than by size.
| Material & thickness | 183 × 61cm | 183 × 68cm | 200 × 68cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPE 6mm | 0.85–1.0kg | 0.95–1.1kg | 1.05–1.25kg |
| PVC 6mm | 1.3–1.6kg | 1.45–1.8kg | 1.6–2.0kg |
| NBR 10mm | 0.9–1.1kg | 1.0–1.2kg | 1.1–1.35kg |
| Cork over rubber 4mm | 2.0–2.5kg | 2.2–2.8kg | 2.5–3.1kg |
| PU over rubber 4.5mm | 2.6–3.0kg | 2.9–3.3kg | 3.2–3.7kg |
| Suede over rubber 1.5mm (travel) | 0.9–1.1kg | 1.0–1.2kg | — |
The practical line sits at about 2kg. Under it, customers carry the mat without thinking. Over it, the mat becomes “the one I leave at the studio”, which is fine for a premium rubber mat and a problem for anything sold as portable. If you’re adding width and length to a PU or cork mat, check the final weight before you approve the size: a 200×68cm PU mat is over 3kg with its strap.
How the materials compare beyond weight is in the yoga mat materials comparison.
Carton and Container Quantities
Yoga mats ship by volume, not by weight. A container fills up long before it gets heavy, so the number that decides your freight cost per mat is the rolled diameter, and that comes from thickness.
Planning figures for 183×61cm mats, rolled, in export cartons:
| Thickness | Rolled diameter | Typical carton | 20GP | 40HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4mm | ~10cm | 12–16 pcs | ~3,800 | ~9,500 |
| 6mm | ~12cm | 10–12 pcs | ~2,600 | ~6,600 |
| 8mm | ~14cm | 8–10 pcs | ~2,000 | ~5,000 |
| 10mm | ~16cm | 6–8 pcs | ~1,700 | ~4,200 |
Three things move those numbers.
Width. A 68cm mat needs a longer carton than a 61cm mat. You lose roughly 8–10% of the container count.
Individual packaging. A mat in a polybag packs to the figures above. A mat in a printed box, or bundled with a carry bag, takes more room; a boxed 6mm mat is closer to 5,000 per 40HQ than 6,600. Bag formats and their effect on the carton are in the mat and bag bundle guide.
Rolling tension. Foam mats can be rolled tighter than rubber ones. We don’t over-tighten PU or cork mats to gain container space, because a mat rolled too tight for six weeks at sea arrives with a curl at the end that takes days to relax.
Run the arithmetic once and thickness stops being only a comfort decision. Going from 6mm to 8mm on the same mat means about a quarter fewer units per container (5,000 against 6,000) ,so roughly 30% more freight per mat,at the same FOB price. The logistics side of that trade-off, including storage and fulfilment, is covered in yoga mat logistics by size and thickness, and the product side in our thickness guide for buyers.
When a Size Starts to Cost Extra
Not every non-standard size is a custom job. Roughly, in order of cost:
No extra setup: 183×61, 173×61, 183×66, 183×68. These are cut from the same sheet width on the same line.
Small material premium, usually no setup: 200×61 and 200×68. You pay for the extra material, typically $0.40–$1.20 per mat depending on the compound.
Possible one-time setup ($100–$200): 213cm lengths, widths beyond 68cm, and anything that needs the cutting equipment adjusted.
Cutting die ($100–$200 one-time): round, oval and rounded-corner mats.
Engineering review first: anything over 80cm wide or with an unusual shape. Sheet width is the hard limit, and it differs by material.
Size also affects what’s available at low MOQ. Standard sizes can go from 200–300 units; extended sizes usually start at 300, and fully custom dimensions at 500. If you’re stocking for inclusive or specialty segments, plus-size vs standard mats and the specialty mat sourcing guide cover which sizes are worth a separate SKU.
How to Write Size into a Purchase Order
Most size disputes we see come from a missing line on the order, not a production fault. Four things to write down:
- Dimensions in centimetres, with inches in brackets if your team works in imperial. One unit is the master; say which.
- Tolerance. ±1cm on length and width is standard for foam mats; rubber-based mats hold ±0.5cm. Thickness is normally ±0.3mm.
- How thickness is measured. On a textured mat, the peak of the texture and the valley can differ by half a millimetre. Agree whether the figure is peak or average.
- Corner and edge finish. Square or rounded corners, cut or sealed edge.
At inspection, length and width are checked with the mat laid flat and relaxed, not straight off the roll. A foam mat measured the moment it’s unrolled can read a centimetre short.
Sizes We Run at Wellfitsource
We cut all the sizes in the chart above across our yoga mat range, in PVC, TPE, cork, PU and suede, and we’ll tell you at quote stage whether your size is a standard cut, a setup job or a die. Quotes include carton dimensions and units per carton, so you can work out your own container count before you commit.
Send us your size list for a quote with carton data →
FAQ
What is the standard yoga mat size?
183×61cm (72×24 inches) is the standard most factories and brands use today. The older US standard of 173×61cm (68×24 inches) is still sold, mainly at entry price points. Standard thickness is 4–6mm depending on material.
What size yoga mat is best for retail?
183×61cm suits most retail lines because packaging, MOQ and price are all most favourable at that size. Premium lines often move to 183×66cm or 183×68cm, and brands serving taller customers add a 200cm option as a second SKU.
How many yoga mats fit in a 40ft container?
For rolled 183×61cm mats in export cartons: roughly 9,500 at 4mm, 6,600 at 6mm, 5,000 at 8mm and 4,200 at 10mm in a 40HQ. Wider mats, boxed mats and mats with carry bags reduce those figures.
How much does a yoga mat weigh?
It depends on material. A 6mm TPE mat at 183×61cm weighs about 0.85–1.0kg, a 6mm PVC mat 1.3–1.6kg, and a 4.5mm PU-over-rubber mat 2.6–3.0kg.
Does a longer or wider yoga mat cost much more?
Usually less than buyers expect. Widths up to 68cm add little. A 200cm length adds roughly $0.40–$1.20 per mat in material. Sizes beyond that, or custom shapes, can add a one-time setup or die cost of about $100–$200.
