Ski Binding DIN Setting Calculator | Estimate from Weight, Height, Age and Boot Sole Length, Plus How to Choose Ski, Snowboard and Pole Length
The Ski DIN Setting Calculator answers questions such as “what should my binding DIN be?”, “which skier type do I tick on the rental form?” and “how long should my skis be at 170 cm?”. It finds your skier code (A to O) from weight and height, moves it by skier type (-1, 1, 2, 3, 3+) and age (one row up for ages 9 and under or 50 and over), then reads the release value and release torque (Mz and My) from the boot sole length (BSL) column. Each step is shown line by line and the matching cell in the ISO 11088 chart is highlighted. If you don’t have your boots at hand, it estimates BSL from your foot length (mondopoint), and it shows whether the value suits common binding ranges such as 3-10 and 4-12. For length, it gives ski length and pole length (height × 0.7) from height, weight, level and style (all-mountain, short turns/SL, long turns/GS, powder, park), and snowboard length, stance width and front and back binding angles for ground tricks, all-mountain, carving and powder, with a wide-board note for big feet. Includes a length chart by height, the weight and height skier code tables and a glossary.
Estimated binding DIN setting
Estimates the DIN setting from weight, height, age, skier type and boot sole length using the ISO 11088 chart.
Skier type
Skis at varied speeds on varied terrain. Anyone who isn’t type 1 or type 3
Boot sole length is stamped on the side of the boot heel. If you don’t have your boots at hand, you can fill in a rough value from your foot length.
Estimated DIN setting
5.5
Skier code
K
Weight J, height K
Twist release torque (Mz)
43 N·m
Forward release torque (My)
165 N·m
- Weight 65 kg → code J
- Height 170 cm → code K
- Use the one higher up the chart (the lower setting) → J
- Type 2 → 1 row(s) down
- Age 35 → no change
- Code K, boot sole length 305 mm (291–310) column → 5.5
Fit with common binding DIN ranges
Choosing a binding where your setting sits near the middle of its range leaves the spring some margin and makes adjustment easier.
This is an estimate read from the standard chart. Have the actual adjustment done by a ski shop that can inspect your boots and bindings and run a release test. Turning the scale yourself can lead to accidents where the binding doesn’t release, or releases too easily.
DIN chart (ISO 11088)
The highlighted row and column are your current result.
| Code | Mz | My | 230 or less | 231–250 | 251–270 | 271–290 | 291–310 | 311–330 | 331 or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 5 | 18 | 0.75 | 0.75 | – | – | – | – | – |
| B | 8 | 29 | 1.0 | 0.75 | 0.75 | – | – | – | – |
| C | 11 | 40 | 1.5 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.0 | – | – | – |
| D | 14 | 52 | 2.0 | 1.75 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.25 | – | – |
| E | 17 | 64 | 2.5 | 2.25 | 2.0 | 1.75 | 1.5 | 1.5 | – |
| F | 20 | 75 | 3.0 | 2.75 | 2.5 | 2.25 | 2.0 | 1.75 | 1.75 |
| G | 23 | 87 | – | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.75 | 2.5 | 2.25 | 2.0 |
| H | 27 | 102 | – | – | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.75 | 2.5 |
| I | 31 | 120 | – | – | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| J | 37 | 141 | – | – | 5.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| K | 43 | 165 | – | – | 6.5 | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| L | 50 | 194 | – | – | 7.5 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| M | 58 | 229 | – | – | – | 8.5 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 6.5 |
| N | 67 | 271 | – | – | – | 10.0 | 9.5 | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| O | 78 | 320 | – | – | – | 11.5 | 11.0 | 10.0 | 9.5 |
Columns are boot sole length (mm); Mz and My are release torque (N·m)
ABOUT
About Ski Binding DIN Setting Calculator | Estimate from Weight, Height, Age and Boot Sole Length, Plus How to Choose Ski, Snowboard and Pole Length
The Ski DIN Setting Calculator is a free tool that estimates your ski binding release value (DIN setting) from weight, height, age, skier type and boot sole length using the ISO 11088 chart. It also suggests ski, snowboard and pole length, stance width and binding angles from your height, level and riding style.
How to use Ski Binding DIN Setting Calculator | Estimate from Weight, Height, Age and Boot Sole Length, Plus How to Choose Ski, Snowboard and Pole Length
- 1Enter your weight (kg), height (cm) and age
- 2Choose a skier type (1 if cautious, 2 if average, 3 if aggressive)
- 3Enter the boot sole length (mm) stamped on the heel of your boot, or fill in an estimate from your foot length
- 4Check the estimated DIN setting, your skier code, the steps that led to it and the cell in the chart
- 5In the “Ski, snowboard and pole length” tab, choose your level and style to see ski, pole and snowboard length
Great for
- Getting a rough idea of the right DIN setting for your own bindings before taking them to a shop
- Understanding the skier type, weight and height boxes on a ski rental form
- Seeing how much lower the setting is for a child or a family member aged 50 or over
- Checking whether a used binding’s range (3-10, 4-12 and so on) suits you before buying it
- Finding the right ski and snowboard length for someone 170 cm tall, together with pole length
- Looking up typical snowboard stance width and binding angles such as a duck stance
Good to know
- The DIN setting comes from the ISO 11088 chart. First find the skier code (A to M) from weight and from height, and if they differ, use the one higher up the chart (the lower setting). Type 2 moves down one row, type 3 two rows, and ages 9 and under or 50 and over move up one row; the cell where that row meets the boot sole length column is the setting. For example, 70 kg, 175 cm, age 35, type 2 and a 305 mm boot sole give code K → L and a DIN of 6.5.
- Boot sole length (BSL) is the length of the boot sole, not your foot, and is stamped on the side of the heel, for example “305mm”. For the same body, a longer boot gives a slightly lower setting. The estimate from foot length (foot length + about 4.5 cm) can be off by around 1 cm depending on the model, so check the stamp on your boots.
- Where the combination falls in a blank cell of the chart (a boot that is very large or small for your size), the tool shows the value from the nearest column in the same row. If you fall outside the chart or near the end of your binding’s range, talk to a shop.
- The result is an estimate read from the standard chart. How to set the scale, adjust forward pressure and run a release test differs by binding, so have a ski shop that can inspect and test bindings do the adjustment. Turning the screws yourself can lead to accidents, such as skis that don’t release in a fall or release while you are skiing.
- Ski length is height minus 15-20 cm for beginners, 10-15 cm for intermediates and 5-10 cm for advanced skiers, 5 cm shorter for short turns and park and 5 cm longer for long turns and powder, plus 5 cm longer for heavier skiers (BMI 25 or more) and 5 cm shorter for lighter ones (under 18.5). Poles are height × 0.7 rounded to 5 cm, so 120 cm at 170 cm tall.
- For snowboards, height minus 15-20 cm (between chin and nose) is the all-mountain guide, shorter for ground tricks and longer for carving and powder. Stance width is height × 0.3 (about shoulder width), and with a foot length of 28 cm or more a wide board is worth considering.
Questions this tool answers
Use Ski Binding DIN Setting Calculator | Estimate from Weight, Height, Age and Boot Sole Length, Plus How to Choose Ski, Snowboard and Pole Length for searches like these:
- Calculate an estimated DIN setting for ski bindings
- Find my skier code from weight and height
- Understand the difference between skier types 1, 2 and 3
- Learn what boot sole length is and where to find it
- Choose ski, snowboard and pole length from my height
- Find typical snowboard stance width and binding angles
FAQ
- How is the ski DIN setting worked out?
- Find the skier code from weight and height, move it by skier type and age, then read the setting in the boot sole length column (ISO 11088). 70 kg, 175 cm, type 2 and a 305 mm sole give 6.5; 55 kg, 160 cm, type 1 and a 280 mm sole give 4.0.
- Should I choose skier type 1, 2 or 3?
- Type 1 is for cautious skiers and beginners, type 2 for skiing varied terrain at moderate speed, and type 3 for fast, aggressive skiing on steep slopes. If in doubt, choosing the lower type is the usual advice. Each step up moves one row down the chart and raises the setting.
- Does the setting change for children or people aged 50 and over?
- Yes. Ages 9 and under and 50 and over move one row up the chart (a lower setting) to protect bones and joints. A skier of 70 kg, 175 cm, type 2 with a 305 mm sole gets 6.5 at 35 and 5.5 at 55.
- Where do I find my boot sole length?
- It is stamped on the side or bottom of the boot heel, for example “305mm”. It is not your foot length (mondopoint); a 26.5 boot is often around 305-310 mm. If the stamp has worn off, a shop can measure it.
- How long should my skis be if I am 170 cm tall?
- At an average weight, about 150-155 cm for beginners, 155-160 cm for intermediates and 160-165 cm for advanced skiers. Poles are 120 cm, and an all-mountain snowboard for an intermediate rider is 150-155 cm.
- Can I change the DIN setting myself?
- It isn’t recommended. The force that actually releases the boot depends on forward pressure and the boot as well as the scale, so having a shop that can run a release test adjust it is safer. Use this tool as a guide when talking to the shop or filling in a rental form.
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