Standards for Measuring Zippers Dimensions (Based on JIS-015)
Classification Dimensions(A) Dimensions of top tape extension(B) Dimensions of bottom tape extension(C)
Closed-end zipper From the top end of the slider to the tip of the bottom stop From the top stop to the tip of notches of the cut end From the bottom stop to the tip of notches of the cut end
Zipper with double sliders(arranged in head to head relation) From the tip of one bottom stop to the tip of the other bottom stop From the upper bottom stop to the tip of notches of the cut end From the tip of the bottom stop to the tip of notches of the cut end
Zipper with double sliders(arranged in bottom-to-bottom relation) From the top end of one slider to the top end of the other slider From the top stop to the tip of notches of the cut end Same as the top tape extention end portion
Bridge top Closed-end From the tip of the bridge top to the tip of the bottom stop From the tip of the bridge top to the tip of notches of the cut end From the tip of the bottom stop to the tip of notches of the cut end
Open-end zipper From the top end of the slider to the tip of the box From the top stop to the cut end
Two way separator From the top end of the slider to the bottom end o the supplementary tape From the top stop to the cut end
Top open zipper From the top stop to the tip of the box From the top stop to the cut end
Loop zipper From the top end of the element to the tip of the box
Reversible slider Rather than from the top end measurement should be made from the shoulder inlet portion of the slider From the top stop to the cut end
When the top stop does not enter the slider Measurement should be made from the top stop From the top stop to the tip of notches of the cut end

When measuring a zipper, the zipper must be completely closed.
Care should be taken because some tolerance is included in the indication of zipper dimensions.

Product dimensions Maximum tolerance allowed in dimension indication
Less than 30cm ±5mm
Over 30cm tess than 60cm ±10mm
Over 60cm less than 120cm ±15mm
Over 120cm 2.0% of dimension indicated

□Maximum tolerance for Metal zippers and Vision zippers vary.
□For special products or products with special conditions affecting the dimensions, the above tolerance may not apply..