Clothing sizes are not universal, they vary according to the region from where you are shopping. Therefore it is very necessary to know about the difference in size specifications for different region across the world in order to have hassle free buying.
This article will clarify you the difference between European and US sizes. If you are shopping in Europe, then you must keep in mind that different areas in Europe may have different sizes so it is important for a buyer to take this into consideration as well. On the other hand, in USA there is no standard sizing, different manufacturer uses different sizes and specifications.
So, it is a really difficult task to find your perfect clothing size.
One might think that the size he/she is wearing is known to him/her, but they don’t even realize that they are not wearing the right size. It is important to know your real size because it will play a role in presenting yourself to the outside world and also wearing your size clothing actually bring confidence within you. You will only look your best when your clothing fits correctly and that is possible only if you are aware of your correct size. Men and women will need to measure themselves with a tape measure in order to find their US size, and then use a conversion chart in order to find their European sizes.
Measurement for a Man
While taking measurement, following are the measurements one needs to keep in mind:
- Chest Circumference
- Neck Size
- Waist size
- Length (for trouser measurement)
- Arm Size (for Sleeves measurement)
Note: if the measurements you get are between sizes, use the size that is higher. The measurements can be in Inches or Cm.
When you’ve taken your measurements, find the size in the table below that corresponds best with your results.
For Men’s Shirts and T-shirts
| US Sizes | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL |
| Neck (inches) | 13-13.5 | 14-14.5 | 15-15.5 | 16-16.5 | 17-17.5 | 18-18.5 | 19-19.5 |
| Chest (inches) | 33-34 | 35-37 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46-48 | 50-52 | 54-56 |
| Sleeves
(inches) |
31.5-32 | 32.5-33 | 33.5-34 | 34.5-35 | 35.5-36 | 36-36.5 | 36.5-37 |
| Waist (inches) | 27-28 | 29-31 | 32-34 | 36-38 | 40-42 | 44-46 | 50-52 |
| Neck (Cm) | 33-34 | 36-37 | 38-39 | 40-42 | 43-45 | 46-47 | 48-49 |
| Chest (Cm) | 84-86 | 89-94 | 96-102 | 107-116 | 116-122 | 127-132 | 137-140 |
| Sleeves
(Cm) |
80-81 | 82-84 | 85-86 | 87-89 | 90-91 | 91-93 | 93-94 |
| Waist (Cm) | 68-71 | 73-79 | 81-86 | 91-97 | 101-107 | 111-117 | 127-132 |
Table 1 (US Size Chart)
Once you are confirm with your US sizes, you can convert it to European sizes with the help of following chart:
| US sizes | Euro sizes |
| XS | 35-36 |
| S | 37-38 |
| M | 39-40 |
| L | 41-42 |
| XL | 43-44 |
| XXL | 45-46 |
| XXXL | 47-48 |
Table 2 (US to Euro Size Chart)
For Men’s Trouser/Pant
| US Sizes | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL |
| Waist (inches) | 28-30 | 30-32 | 32-34 | 34-36 | 36-38 | 40-44 | 46-50 |
| Waist (Cm) | 71-76 | 76-81 | 81-86 | 86-91 | 91-96 | 101-111 | 117-127 |
Table 3 (US Size Chart)
Conversion of US sizes to Europe sizes
| US sizes | Euro sizes |
| XS | 44-46 |
| S | 46-48 |
| M | 48-50 |
| L | 50-52 |
| XL | 52-54 |
| XXL | 54-56 |
| XXXL | 47-48 |
Table 4 (US to Euro Size Chart)
Conversion Chart for Men’s Shoe
| Inches | Cms | US size | Euro Size |
| 9” | 22 | 6 | 36.5 |
| 9-1/8” | 23 | 6.5 | 37 |
| 9-3/8” | 23.5 | 7 | 37.5 |
| 9-1/2” | 24 | 7.5 | 38 |
| 9-5/8” | 24.5 | 8 | 38.5 |
| 9-7/8” | 25 | 8.5 | 39 |
| 10” | 25.5 | 9 | 39.5 |
| 10-1/8” | 26 | 9.5 | 40 |
| 10-3/8” | 26.5 | 10 | 41 |
| 10-1/2” | 27 | 10.5 | 42 |
| 10-5/8” | 27.5 | 11 | 42.5 |
| 10-7/8” | 28 | 11.5 | 43 |
| 11” | 28 | 12 | 45 |
Table 5 (US to Euro Shoe Size Chart)
Measurement for a Woman:
Conversion Chart for Women’s Shirts and T-shirts:
While taking measurement, following are the measurements one needs to keep in mind:
- Bust Size
- Waist size
- Hips size
For Tops, Cardigans & Jackets
| US Sizes | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL |
| Bust
(inches) |
33 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
| Waist (inches) | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 |
| Hips
(inches) |
35 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 |
Table 6 (US Size Chart)
Once you are confirm with your US sizes, you can convert it to European sizes with the help of following chart:
| US sizes | Euro sizes |
| XS | 34 |
| S | 36 |
| M | 38 |
| L | 40 |
| XL | 42 |
| XXL | 44 |
| XXXL | 46 |
Table 7 (US to Euro Size Chart)
For Women Trouser/Pant
| US Sizes | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL |
| Waist (inches) | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 |
| Hips (inches) | 35 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 |
Table 8 (US Size Chart)
Conversion of US sizes to Europe sizes
| US sizes | Euro sizes |
| XS | 34 |
| S | 36 |
| M | 38 |
| L | 40 |
| XL | 42 |
| XXL | 44 |
| XXXL | 46 |
Table 9 (US to Euro Size Chart)
Conversion Chart for Women’s Shoe
| Inches | Cms | US size | Euro Size |
| 9.0625” | 23 | 6.5 | 37 |
| 9.25” | 23.5 | 7 | 37-38 |
| 9.375” | 23.8 | 7.5 | 38 |
| 9.5” | 24.1 | 8 | 38-39 |
| 9.6875” | 24.6 | 8.5 | 39 |
| 9.875” | 25.1 | 9 | 39-40 |
| 10” | 25.4 | 9.5 | 40 |
| 10.1875” | 25.9 | 10 | 40-41 |
| 10.3125” | 26.2 | 10.5 | 41 |
| 10.5” | 26.7 | 11 | 41-42 |
| 10.6875” | 27.1 | 11.5 | 42 |
| 10.875” | 27.6 | 12 | 44-43 |
Table 10 (US to Euro Shoe Size Chart)