What is on the page
- US women's sizes
- Numbered 0, 2, 4 and up for regular (misses) sizes; petite and plus sizes have their own ranges.
- UK and Australia
- Usually four higher than US women's sizes (US 8 = UK 12 = AU 12).
- EU, France and Italy
- EU (German) sizes are about 32 higher than US, French two higher than EU, Italian four higher than EU.
- Men's suits
- US and UK sizes are the chest measurement in inches; EU sizes are usually that number plus 10.
- Measurements
- Your own chest, waist, hip and inseam measurements, which you can compare with each brand's size chart.
Converting women's sizes
The chart lines up the most common sizing systems. As a rule of thumb, add four to a US size to get the UK or Australian size, add 32 for EU (German) sizes, and 34 or 36 for French and Italian sizes. These are typical equivalents for dresses, tops and skirts; sizes vary between brands and countries, so check the brand's size chart against your own measurements, and read reviews for whether items run small or large. Shoes have their own chart: see the shoe size conversion chart.
Men's suits, shirts and trousers
Men's sizing is more measurement-based. A US or UK suit size is the chest in inches (40R for regular length); add ten for the European size (50). Shirt collars are in inches in the US and UK and in centimeters in Europe. Trouser waists are in inches, with the inseam (leg length) as the second number, as in 34x32. European trouser sizes are roughly half the waist in centimeters.
Measuring the family
Measure with a soft tape over light clothing, keeping it level and snug but not tight, and write the date, since children's numbers change every few months. With measurements on file, online shopping gets easier: compare your numbers with the brand's chart rather than guessing a size. Converting other units? The metric conversion chart has inches to centimeters.
Editing the files
The charts print ready to use and are fillable. Use the Word or Excel version to add sizes for brands you buy often.
Questions
What is a US size 8 in UK and EU sizes?
Typically a UK 12 and an EU 40 (French 42, Italian 44).
How do I convert men's suit sizes to European?
Add 10 to the US or UK chest size: a 40 becomes an EU 50.
What is a men's medium in inches?
Usually about a 38-40 inch chest, but it varies by brand.
How do I measure my waist for clothes?
Measure around the narrowest part of your torso, usually just above the belly button, with the tape level and snug.
Are clothing sizes the same in every brand?
No. Sizes vary between brands and countries, so always check the brand's own size chart.
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