Chest tattoos: size and placement
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A chest tattoo is usually 10–15 cm (4–6 in) on its longest side; a chest piece across both sides runs 20–30 cm (8–12 in). Wide across both sides or one side alone; a chest piece spans the collarbones.
Sizes
- Small: 8–10 cm (3–4 in)
- Medium: 10–15 cm (4–6 in)
- Large: 20–30 cm (8–12 in)
Which designs suit the chest
Wide across both sides or one side alone; a chest piece spans the collarbones. Hidden by most shirts. The muscle shifts when the arms move, and the centre line has to sit on the breastbone. A piece like the eagle woodcut fills one side of the chest at 15 cm.
From every side
Before you book
Measure the spot on yourself along the skin, following the curve, not in a straight line. Bring the size in centimetres to your artist, with front and side views: how to plan a tattoo covers the rest.
Sources: Sydney Tattoo Convention: tattoo size and body part guide · Bosphorus Ink: tattoo size and placement guide