European Clothing Sizes: Convert US to EU (2024)

This guide transforms the complex task of converting European clothing sizes to US standards into a straightforward affair. So, let’s unravel the mystery of European Size Charts and make your shopping experience truly global.

While the US Size to EU Clothes conversion charts provided serve as helpful indications, they’re not infallible due to variations between manufacturers and styles. Please treat this information as a guide, understanding its accuracy is high but not absolute.

• EU to US Shoe Sizes
• European Pant Sizes to US
• European Jean Size to US

European Size Chart for Women

Convert European Clothing sizes to US Women’s with our standard clothing size charts for apparel, dresses, pants etc. Applies for US Size to EU clothes for women and girls.

For your information: German sizes are also used in Switzerland, Austria, Holland, and Scandinavia (Denmark, Sweden, Norway). French sizes are also valid for Spain, Portugal and Belgium. Australia and New Zealand use the UK size system.

European Size Chart for Men

Convert European Size to US Size with this Men’s Clothing Size chart for apparel such as pants, suits, cardigans, jumpers etc. Applies for men, youth and boys.

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European Pant Sizes to US

US to EU Pant Sizes Women’s

European pant size conversion chart for women. Utilize this chart to convert between European Women’s Pant sizes and US sizes or vice versa from US to EU pant sizes.

EU to US Pant Sizes Men’s

European pant size conversion chart for men. Use this chart to convert fromEuropean Men’s Pant sizes to US size or vice versa fromUS to EU pant sizes.

European Jean Sizes to US

US to EU Jean Size Women’s

When converting European jeans sizes to US sizes for women, there are general guidelines you can follow. For example, EU size 32 typically corresponds to US size 2, EU size 34 to US size 4, EU size 36 to US size 6, and so on.

US to EU Jean Size Men’s

With this US to EU Jean Size conversion chart, it is easy to find your EU Jeans size.

How to convert European Clothing Sizes

Navigating the labyrinth of clothing sizes can feel like a grand European tour in itself. Your cozy size 38 sweater from Germany may feel like a straitjacket when swapped for an Italian version. In Italy, you’d have to subtract three from your usual size for the perfect fit. Meanwhile, a short hop across the border to France, and only one size down is needed.

Men encounter similar oddities. A German man who comfortably wears a size 48 would need to size up to a 54 in Italy, or a 50 in France.

Clothing sizes typically follow a basic formula: chest circumference divided by two in centimeters. Women’s sizes take this one step further, subtracting six from this value. To illustrate: a man with an 88 cm chest would be a size 44 (88 cm / 2 cm), while a woman with the same measurement would wear a size 38 (88 cm / 2 cm – 6 = 38). But beware! As these guidelines aren’t strictly followed, sizes can vary wildly from brand to brand.

Feeling lost? Look out for International standard sizes, ranging from XS to XXXL. These are increasingly used alongside domestic sizes by many manufacturers. But remember, whether you’re shopping at home or abroad, clothing sizes are never foolproof and should only serve as a guide. Trying on for size is still the best way to ensure a perfect fit.

FAQ

EU clothing size 36 is equivalent to US women’s size 6, UK women’s size 8, and falls under the category of “S” for alpha sizing. Check our detailed US size to EU clothes charts here.

If you’re wondering about the US size equivalent of EU clothing size 46, it corresponds to men’s US size 36. Additionally, for alpha sizing, EU size 46 falls under the category of S. Check our US size to EU clothes charts here.

A size 34 in the EU clothing sizing system corresponds to size 4 in the US. It is also considered extra small (XS) in the US sizing convention. Check our European Clothing Size charts here.

EU clothing size 48 is equivalent to US men’s size 18 and falls under the category of “XL” for alpha sizing. European Clothing size to US are explained here.

• 1 European Size Chart for Women
• 2 European Size Chart for Men
• 3 European Pant Sizes to US
• 4 European Jean Sizes to US
• 5 How to convert European Clothing Sizes
• 6 FAQ

How do I convert US clothing sizes to European? ›

European clothing tends to fit approximately 1 to 2 sizes smaller than their corresponding American size. When looking for clothing and shoes, try on both your corresponding size and the next size up.

A French size 38 should be close to an American size 8 or a medium.

1. US size 5 = EU size 35.
2. US size 6 = EU size 36.
3. US size 6.5 = EU size 37.
4. US size 7.5 = EU size 38.
5. US size 8.5 = EU size 39.
6. US size 9 = EU size 40.
7. US size 9.5 = EU size 41.
8. US size 10 = EU size 42.

You've probably heard that European sizing, in general, runs smaller than American sizing. This is true not just of European shoes, but all types of European clothing. And because high-quality Italian shoes aren't cheap, you want to make sure you nail the sizing on your first purchase. Don't stress.

All body dimensions (excluding one's body mass) are measured in centimetres, preferably without clothes on, or with the underwear the wearer expects to be wearing underneath the garment.

Depend of the Brand but a good rule of thumb is to get One size smaller than the US one , US/L=Eu/XL . works fine for me in continental Europe , it's also often printed on the clothe's tag . I found when I was in Germany, that there shirts ran smaller than the US sizes.

The US is 50 states under one country, but the EU is a union of nations. The United States (9,826,630 km2 / 3,794,080 sq mi) is larger than the European Union (4,233,262 km2 / 1,634,472 sq mi). The US has a population of 328 million people, while the European Union has 447 million people (2020).

Clothing: European clothing sizes are typically one size smaller than American and British sizes. For example, a European size 36 is equivalent to an American size 8 and a British size 10. Shoes: European shoe sizes are typically one size larger than American and British sizes.

What does EU mean in size chart? ›

EU Sizes = European Sizes/Euro Sizes are used in the whole of Europe, including France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Sweden etc. Italian Shoe Sizes, French Shoe Sizes and German Shoe Sizes are all unified as “Euro Shoe Sizes”. European shoe size conversion is easy.