Dakimakura Sizes in Inches: Convert Centimeters Clearly

Published by Dakimakura Store · Published September 23, 2026

If your tape measure uses inches while a dakimakura product page lists centimeters, the numbers can make a straightforward purchase feel uncertain. A 160 × 50 cm label is easy to misread as a familiar rounded inch size, especially when two sellers describe dimensions differently.

This guide to dakimakura sizes in inches gives you a consistent conversion method and explains how to use the result when shopping. The conversion is a reading aid, not a guarantee that a pillow with a similar rounded label will fit. Keep the original centimeter dimensions alongside any inch equivalent throughout your comparison.

Convert each dimension using the same formula

One inch equals exactly 2.54 centimeters. To convert a centimeter dimension into inches, divide it by 2.54. To convert inches into centimeters, multiply by 2.54. Apply that calculation separately to the length and width; the multiplication sign between two dimensions does not mean you should calculate the area.

For example, 160 divided by 2.54 is approximately 62.99, and 50 divided by 2.54 is approximately 19.69. A 160 × 50 cm listing therefore corresponds to about 62.99 × 19.69 inches. Writing only “about 63 inches” drops the width, which you still need when comparing a cover and insert.

For clarity, use cm and in explicitly in your saved notes instead of leaving the unit implied. Use two decimal places for a shopping note, and mark the result as approximate. The centimeter value remains the reference for a product sold with that label. Extra decimal places do not establish greater accuracy in the physical textile or describe a manufacturing tolerance.

Common centimeter labels translated into inches

The following table converts dimension labels found in the store’s inner-pillow options. It does not mean every cover or insert is offered in every row. Check the actual selector on the product you plan to order.

Notice that the 150 × 50 and 160 × 50 cm rows have the same converted width. Their lengths still differ by 10 cm, or approximately 3.94 inches. Rounding both to a general description such as “long body pillow” would hide a meaningful difference.

The standard inner pillow with six dimension choices currently lists all six centimeter options shown above. Its dimension selector gives you the exact named size to record before choosing a material or comparing another product.

Do not let rounded inch names replace the original size

A rounded description can be convenient when imagining the scale of a pillow, but it can obscure differences when ordering. Consider a hypothetical pillow labeled 20 × 60 inches. Converted into length × width order, that is 152.4 × 50.8 cm. It is close numerically to 150 × 50 cm, but it is not the same labeled size.

This example is a calculation, not a statement that such a pillow will or will not fit a particular cover. Construction, shape and the meaning of the original measurement still need to be understood. Do not turn “close” into a universal compatibility rule.

Similarly, 63 × 20 inches converts to 160.02 × 50.8 cm. The length looks almost identical to 160 cm, while the width differs from 50 cm. If those inches were already rounded by another seller, converting them back cannot recover the original specification. Ask for the unrounded nominal dimensions when that uncertainty affects the purchase.

Check which number means length and which means width

Different listings may put the shorter dimension first. A width × length label should not be compared directly with a length × width label without first identifying the order. Write the words “length” and “width” beside your notes if the page is unclear.

For a long rectangular pillow, the longer side usually makes the intended orientation apparent, but do not rely on that shortcut for an unusual shape. A photograph can help you understand the object; it cannot prove whether a number describes a flat panel, a finished filled pillow or packaging.

When working from a pillow you already own, follow the body pillow measurement guide before converting the result. Converting a circumference as though it were width simply produces the wrong measurement in another unit.

Use the live product menu to confirm availability

A correct conversion does not create an option that a listing does not offer. The inner pillow with double-sided-zipper construction currently lists 120 × 40, 150 × 50, 160 × 50 and 180 × 60 cm. Its menu differs from the six-size standard listing.

If you are looking specifically for 170 × 60 cm, the standard listing has that named selection, while the checked double-sided-zipper listing does not. Do not choose 180 × 60 cm merely because both options share the same width or because the converted numbers seem similar.

Keep the size check separate from other product choices. Selecting a material does not change the meaning of centimeters, and a fabric name does not establish an allowance for a mismatched insert. Consult the cover and inner-pillow size pairing guide when deciding whether the complete combination is appropriate.

Keep one clear comparison note before checkout

1. Copy the original size label and its unit from each product.
2. Identify length and width, keeping their order consistent.
3. Convert only when needed, retaining the original numbers beside the result.
4. Mark rounded conversions as approximate and note any unresolved measurement question.
5. Return to the live size selector and confirm the option placed in the cart.

For an existing pillow, distinguish its original label from your own measured result. Those are two different pieces of information, and a small discrepancy should prompt a check of the measurement method rather than automatic rounding to your preferred size. The regular body pillow compatibility guide explains the additional considerations beyond the unit conversion.

Frequently asked questions

How large is a 150 × 50 cm dakimakura in inches?

It converts to approximately 59.06 × 19.69 inches. Keep 150 × 50 cm as the reference when selecting a product sold in centimeters, and confirm both dimensions rather than recording the length alone.

Is 160 × 50 cm exactly 63 × 20 inches?

No. Its calculated equivalent is approximately 62.99 × 19.69 inches. The rounded expression may help you picture the scale, but it should not replace the original centimeter label when matching products.

Can conversion tell me whether an existing pillow will fit?

It lets you compare numerical dimensions in one unit. It does not settle differences in shape, fullness, construction or measurement method. Resolve those questions as well before treating a nearby size as compatible.

Should I round to the nearest size offered by the store?

Do not round solely to make the numbers match an available option. Preserve the original specification, check your measurement and clarify the pairing if needed. An available size and a suitable size are separate questions.

Shop with both units visible

Use inches to understand scale and centimeters to retain the product’s original specification. With both dimensions recorded clearly, browse the inner pillow size options and choose a cover-and-insert pairing from verified measurements, rather than a familiar rounded name.