Clothing size chart and converter
Measure your bust (chest), waist and hips, then pick the size that covers your largest measurement. A woman with a 35 inch bust, 27.5 inch waist and 38 inch hips wears a US 6 (medium), which is UK 10, EU 36 and FR 38. For men's suits and shirts, the EU size equals the chest in centimeters divided by 2.
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📌 Key facts
- For women, the U.S. size equals the UK size minus 4, and the UK size equals the EU size minus 26: US 6 is UK 10 and EU 36.
- For men's suits and shirts, the EU size equals the chest in centimeters divided by 2.
- Pick the size that covers your largest measurement among bust or chest, waist and hips.
- Sizes vary by brand, so the brand's own chart beats a general chart.
- Measure over light clothing with a soft tape, without pulling it tight.
How to take your measurements
- Bust or chest: around the fullest part, tape level under your arms.
- Waist: at the narrowest part of your torso, above the navel.
- Hips: around the widest part of your hips and seat.
- Kids: standing height without shoes, feet together.
Measure over underwear or thin clothes, snug but not tight. If your measurements point to different sizes, use the largest for tops and look for adjustable cuts.
Women's size chart (inches)
| US | UK | EU | FR | Letter | Bust | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 32 | 34 | XS | 31.5 | 24.5 | 34.5 |
| 4 | 8 | 34 | 36 | S | 33 | 26 | 36 |
| 6 | 10 | 36 | 38 | M | 34.5 | 27.5 | 38 |
| 8 | 12 | 38 | 40 | L | 36 | 29 | 39.5 |
| 10 | 14 | 40 | 42 | XL | 38 | 30.5 | 41 |
| 12 | 16 | 42 | 44 | XXL | 39.5 | 32.5 | 42.5 |
| 14 | 18 | 44 | 46 | 3XL | 41 | 34 | 44 |
| 16 | 20 | 46 | 48 | 4XL | 42.5 | 35.5 | 45.5 |
Men's and kids' size charts
| US / UK | EU / FR | Letter | Chest (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 44 | XS | 34.5 |
| 36 | 46 | S | 36 |
| 38 | 48 | M | 38 |
| 40 | 50 | L | 39.5 |
| 42 | 52 | XL | 41 |
| 44 | 54 | XXL | 42.5 |
Kids: size 2T is about 34 in tall, 4T about 40 in, size 6 about 45 in, size 8 about 50 in, size 10 about 54 in, size 12 about 59 in, size 14 about 64 in.
Clothing size chart: how to measure yourself
A clothing size chart helps only if your measurements are right. First, measure your bust or chest at the fullest point, under the arms. Then measure your waist at the narrowest point of the torso. Next, measure your hips at the widest point. Finally, write the three numbers down in inches.
For example, with a 35 inch bust, a 27.5 inch waist and 38 inch hips, you wear a US 6. So you compare your numbers with each column of the chart. If two sizes fit, pick the larger one for a close cut.
Clothing size chart: US, UK, EU and FR equivalents
The table below covers women's clothing. However, treat it as a guide.
| US | UK | EU | FR | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 32 | 34 | XS |
| 4 | 8 | 34 | 36 | S |
| 6 | 10 | 36 | 38 | M |
| 8 | 12 | 38 | 40 | M |
| 10 | 14 | 40 | 42 | L |
In fact, the simple rule is this: UK = US + 4, EU = UK + 26, and FR = EU + 2. So you can find a size even without a chart.
Clothing size chart: shop online without mistakes
When you shop online, follow a few tips. First, read the brand's own chart. Second, check the reviews that mention fit. Third, look at the fabric, because stretch forgives more. That way, you cut down on returns.
For shoes, use the shoe size converter. For other measures, open the unit converter. Finally, if you track your fitness, the BMI calculator helps you see where you stand.
Clothing size chart: men, kids and pitfalls
For men, the clothing size chart follows chest measurement. So a 38 inch chest matches a 48 EU, which is a medium. For kids, the chart relies more on height: a child who is 50 inches tall wears about an 8. However, growth varies, so allow one size of room. Finally, watch out for vanity sizing, because some brands run large and others small. In fact, one medium can differ by 1.5 inches.
For example, always check sleeve length and inseam for pants.
3 real-life examples
A woman: bust 34 in, waist 27 in, hips 37 in
Each measurement fits within size 6 (34.6 / 27.6 / 37.8 in). Result: US 6, UK 10, EU 36, FR 38, Medium.
A man with a 39 in chest
39 in is 99 cm. The first size covering it is EU 50 (100 cm): US/UK 40, EU 50, Large.
A child who is 3 ft 6 in tall
3 ft 6 in is 106.7 cm. The nearest size above is 108 cm: size 5 (about 5 years).