Clothing Size Converter
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Convert clothing sizes between US, UK, EU, India and International (XS–XXL) for men and women — tops, dresses and bottoms. Select your category, choose your current system, and see all equivalent sizes instantly.
About International Clothing Sizing
Clothing sizes are among the most frustrating inconsistencies in global retail. The same person can be a size 6 in the US, a size 10 in the UK and a size 38 in Europe — all referring to identical measurements. Even within a single country, sizing varies significantly between brands, with "vanity sizing" causing numbers to inflate over time. Understanding how to convert between systems is essential for confident online shopping, international travel and buying from foreign brands.
👚 Women's Sizing — US, UK, EU
US women's sizes use even numbers starting at 0 (the smallest) through 20+ for plus sizes. UK sizes are consistently 4 numbers higher than US (US 6 = UK 10). EU sizes add approximately 32 to the US number for tops (US 6 = EU 38) — these correspond to the bust measurement in centimetres. International XS–XXL labels are an overlay that sits on top of these numbered systems: XS ≈ US 0–2, S ≈ US 4–6, M ≈ US 8–10, L ≈ US 12–14, XL ≈ US 16. Indian brands generally use International labels but often run slightly smaller than Western equivalents.
👔 Men's Sizing — Tops and Bottoms
Men's tops in US, UK and India use consistent International labels (XS through XXL). EU men's tops use chest measurements in centimetres — EU 44 ≈ XS, EU 46–48 ≈ S, EU 50–52 ≈ M, EU 54–56 ≈ L. Men's bottoms (trousers) use waist measurements in inches in US, UK and India (28–38") and centimetres in EU (71–97 cm). The conversion is straightforward: multiply inches by 2.54 for cm. US 32" waist = EU 81 cm, rounded to the nearest standard. Jeans sizing (e.g. 32×32) uses waist × inseam in inches in all English-speaking markets.
Women's Clothing Size Chart
Approximate equivalents for women's tops and dresses across major sizing systems.
| Intl | US | UK | EU | India | Bust (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 0–2 | 4–6 | 32–34 | XS | 30–32" |
| S | 4–6 | 8–10 | 36–38 | S | 33–34" |
| M | 8–10 | 12–14 | 40–42 | M | 35–37" |
| L | 12–14 | 16–18 | 44–46 | L | 38–40" |
| XL | 16–18 | 20–22 | 48–50 | XL | 41–43" |
| XXL | 20–22 | 24–26 | 52–54 | XXL | 44–46" |
Common Clothing Size Conversions
Worked Examples
US 8 + 4 = UK 12
US 8 + 32 = EU 40
EU 52 → still Intl M
→ EU standard: 87 cm
(many Indian brands run small)
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Clothing Size Tips
For women: add 4 to US size to get UK (US 6 = UK 10). For men: labels are identical (US M = UK M). For bottoms: waist in inches is the same in both systems (US 32" = UK 32"). This is the one cross-Atlantic conversion with a simple, consistent rule.
For women's tops: add 32 to US size (US 8 = EU 40). For men's tops: EU uses chest in cm — measure your chest and use that number. For bottoms: multiply US waist inches by 2.54 (US 32" × 2.54 = 81 cm = EU 81). Never assume — always check the brand's size guide for EU sizes.
The most reliable approach for international shopping: measure your bust, waist and hip in cm (or inches) and compare directly to the brand's measurement chart — not the size label. Size labels are inconsistent across brands. A tape measure and the brand's size guide is always more accurate than any conversion formula.