Cervical Pillow Size Chart: Match Your Neck Length and Shoulder Broadness to the Right Size

Most pillow charts are about the size of the pillow case: standard, queen, king. That tells you whether the pillow fits the bed, not whether it fits your neck. For a cervical pillow, the numbers that matter are the ones on your body: the length of your neck and the broadness of your shoulder. This page is a size chart built on those two measurements. Find your numbers, read across and you have your size.

If you have not measured yourself yet, the next section shows how in about two minutes. After that, the full chart lists every Neckfit size with the neck length, shoulder broadness and thickness it is made for.

Step 1: measure your neck length (DICOP)

Stand straight and look ahead at eye level, without bending your head. Feel the most prominent bone at the point where your neck meets your back. This is the C7 vertebra. Then feel the small bony bump at the lower back of your head, the occipital protuberance. The distance between these two points, measured along the back of the neck with a soft tape, is your neck length. At Neckfit this measurement is called DICOP. It decides how wide the neck support under you should be when you sleep on your back.

Step 2: measure your shoulder broadness (DEWA)

Stand with your legs, waist and one shoulder touching a wall. Raise the hand on the wall side in front of your chest, keep your head straight and do not tilt it to either side. Measure the distance from the wall to the tragus of your ear, the small flap of cartilage in front of the ear canal. This is your shoulder broadness, called DEWA at Neckfit. The right pillow thickness is this distance minus about 1 to 1.5 inches. It decides the height that keeps your head level with your spine when you lie on your side.

Videos in English and Hindi are on the how-to-measure page. Ask someone to hold the tape if you can; measuring your own neck is awkward. Take each measurement twice and use the average.

Step 3: read the chart

Find the row where your neck length and shoulder broadness fall inside the ranges. Each row is one size. Plus is made for people who do not use a pillow today and want support only under the neck when sleeping on the back. Sorpresa is made for people who already use a pillow and want slight cushioning under the head as well. Both designs give thick support under the head when you turn to your side.

Neckfit size	Neck length (inches)	Shoulder broadness (inches)	Thickness	For people who	Price
Neckfit Plus A 14X27X2.5	3.5 – 4.75	3.5 – 4	2.5″	Does not use a pillow	₹2,870
Neckfit Sorpresa A 14X27X2.5	3.5 – 4.75	3.5 – 4	2.5″	Uses a pillow	₹3,000
Neckfit Plus A 14X27X3.5	3.5 – 4.75	4.5 – 5	3.5″	Does not use a pillow	₹3,200
Neckfit Sorpresa A 14X27X3.5	3.5 – 4.75	4.5 – 5	3.5″	Uses a pillow	₹3,330
Neckfit Plus A 14X27X4.5	3.5 – 4.75	5.5 – 6	4.5″	Does not use a pillow	₹3,530
Neckfit Sorpresa A 14X27X4.5	3.5 – 4.75	5.5 – 6	4.5″	Uses a pillow	₹3,780
Neckfit Plus A 14X27X5.5	3.5 – 4.75	6.5 – 7	5.5″	Does not use a pillow	₹3,870
Neckfit Sorpresa A 14X27X5.5	3.5 – 4.75	6.5 – 7	5.5″	Uses a pillow	₹4,110
Neckfit Plus 14X27X2.5	4.75 – 6.25	3.5 – 4	2.5″	Does not use a pillow	₹2,760
Neckfit Sorpresa 14X27X2.5	4.75 – 6.25	3.5 – 4	2.5″	Uses a pillow	₹2,890
Neckfit Plus 14X27X3.5	4.75 – 6.25	4.5 – 5	3.5″	Does not use a pillow	₹3,090
Neckfit Sorpresa 14X27X3.5	4.75 – 6.25	4.5 – 5	3.5″	Uses a pillow	₹3,230
Neckfit Plus 14X27X4.5	4.75 – 6.25	5.5 – 6	4.5″	Does not use a pillow	₹3,430
Neckfit Sorpresa 14X27X4.5	4.75 – 6.25	5.5 – 6	4.5″	Uses a pillow	₹3,670
Neckfit Plus 14X27X5.5	4.75 – 6.25	6.5 – 7	5.5″	Does not use a pillow	₹3,650
Neckfit Sorpresa 14X27X5.5	4.75 – 6.25	6.5 – 7	5.5″	Uses a pillow	₹4,000
Neckfit Plus 16X27X2.5	6.25 – 7.75	3.5 – 4	2.5″	Does not use a pillow	₹2,980
Neckfit Sorpresa 16X27X2.5	6.25 – 7.75	3.5 – 4	2.5″	Uses a pillow	₹3,110
Neckfit Plus 16X27X3.5	6.25 – 7.75	4.5 – 5	3.5″	Does not use a pillow	₹3,310
Neckfit Sorpresa 16X27X3.5	6.25 – 7.75	4.5 – 5	3.5″	Uses a pillow	₹3,560
Neckfit Plus 16X27X4.5	6.25 – 7.75	5.5 – 6	4.5″	Does not use a pillow	₹3,760
Neckfit Sorpresa 16X27X4.5	6.25 – 7.75	5.5 – 6	4.5″	Uses a pillow	₹3,890
Neckfit Plus 16X27X5.5	6.25 – 7.75	6.5 – 7	5.5″	Does not use a pillow	₹3,980
Neckfit Sorpresa 16X27X5.5	6.25 – 7.75	6.5 – 7	5.5″	Uses a pillow	₹4,230

The number in the size name shows the width and thickness: for example 14X27X3.5 is 14 inches wide, 27 inches long and 3.5 inches thick. Sizes marked A are for shorter necks within the same range. If your neck length is between 7.75 and 9 inches, you need a rare size that is made only after we talk to you; see the size finder for those.

If your two measurements point to different rows

It happens, because neck length and shoulder broadness are independent. Someone with a long neck can have narrow shoulders, and the other way round. Neckfit sizes combine the two: the width follows your neck length, and the thickness follows your shoulder broadness. If the row for your neck length shows a thickness that does not match your shoulder broadness, look at the other rows with the same neck-length range and choose the one with your thickness. Each neck-length range is available in several thicknesses for this reason.

Why the usual pillow sizes do not help

Standard, queen and king describe the case. They say nothing about how high the pillow sits under your head.
"Medium loft" is a guess. The right loft for a broad-shouldered side sleeper is very different from the right loft for a narrow-shouldered back sleeper.
Soft or firm is not the same as high or low. A soft pillow can still be too high, and a firm pillow can be too low.

Our guide on how thick a pillow should be explains the height maths in more detail, and how to measure pillow size covers common measuring mistakes.

Common measuring mistakes

Tilting the head during the shoulder measurement. Keep the head straight and look ahead.
Measuring from the wrong bone. Make sure you start at the C7 bump, the most prominent one at the base of the neck, not at the shoulder.
Slouching. Stand tall with your legs, waist and shoulder against the wall.
Using a stiff ruler along a curved neck. A soft tape follows the curve properly.
Rounding to the nearest inch. Half an inch can change the thickness. Measure to the nearest quarter inch.

Which design: Plus or Sorpresa?

Neckfit Plus suits people who do not use a pillow today, including many people with neck problems who sleep with a thin towel or nothing at all. Neckfit Sorpresa suits people who already sleep with a pillow and want to keep some cushioning under the head. If you are not sure, think about what you do tonight: if you reach for a pillow, choose Sorpresa; if you do not, choose Plus.

Questions people ask

What if I am between two sizes?

Re-measure on a different day and ask someone else to take the shoulder measurement. If you are still between two, message us on WhatsApp or book an expert phone consultation for ₹499, adjusted on your pillow order.

Can children use the chart?

The sizes are made for adult bodies. For a child or teenager with persistent neck pain, a doctor's advice comes first.

Can I change the size if it does not suit me?

Used pillows cannot be returned for hygiene reasons, so measure carefully. A damaged, defective or wrong-size item can be reported within 48 hours of delivery under the return and refund policy.

Will my size change over time?

Your neck length does not change as an adult, but shoulder broadness can change with a large change in weight or muscle. Re-measure if your body changes a lot.

Is a pillow a cure for neck pain?

No pillow can cure a medical condition. A pillow that matches your measurements removes one common source of night-time strain. For persistent pain, see a doctor; our guide on neck pain: warning signs and when to see a doctor lists the signs.

Next steps

Use the size finder for an instant match, browse the shop, or read how to use a cervical pillow once yours arrives. Delivery across India is free and normally takes about 5 working days.