Clothing Size Converter
Convert clothing sizes between US, UK, EU, IT, FR, AU, JP and international S/M/L for men, women and kids — from body measurements or a size you already know.
Clothing size converter
Updates as you typeHow to measure (3 steps)
- Bust / chest. Fullest part of the chest, under the armpits. For shirts and jackets.
- Waist. Narrowest point, usually just above the belly button. For pants and skirts.
- Hip. Fullest point around the seat, about 20 cm below the waist. Used for dresses and fitted bottoms.
Keep the tape level and snug, not tight — if it leaves a mark, you’ve pulled too hard.
Full size chart
Tracks your selections aboveSize systems drift between brands — this chart follows the widely-used reference published by major retailers. Your favourite brand may run ½ a size small or large.
How clothing size systems differ
Every country built its clothing-size system on a slightly different reference measurement. Knowing the logic of each saves you from memorising charts.
- US
- Women's: even numbers (0, 2, 4…). Men's: letter labels (S/M/L) or chest inches.
- UK
- Women's: US + 4 (US 8 = UK 12). Men's: same letter labels as US.
- EU (Germany / standard)
- Women's: roughly bust-in-cm ÷ 2 − 6 (e.g. 88 cm bust ≈ EU 38).
- Italy (IT)
- Women's: EU + 4 (EU 36 = IT 40). Men's: follows EU.
- France (FR)
- Women's: same as EU. Men's: EU − 8 for bottoms (EU 44 = FR 36).
- Japan (JP)
- Women's: 5 / 7 / 9 / 11… (odd numbers). Men's: body-chart letter labels.
- Australia (AU)
- Women's: identical to UK numbering.
- International (XS → 3XL)
- Universal letter labels — best for packaged brands that ship worldwide.
- Sarah measures her bust at 36 inches (91 cm).
- On the women's tops chart, 34–36″ lands on the M row.
- That row reads: US M, UK 10, EU 36, IT 40, FR 36, AU 10, JP 9, Intl M.
- Checkout in Zalando (EU)? Pick 36. Shopping in Uniqlo US? Pick M.
This tool uses the reference charts published by major retailers (Zara, H&M, Uniqlo, Asos, Gap). Individual brands run ½ a size small or large — when a size is borderline, we flag it in the fit guidance panel.