Convert women’s and men’s clothing sizes between international labels and approximate US, UK and EU equivalents.
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M
Women’s international size M generally falls within the following regional size ranges.
Clothing sizes are not standardized across every brand. Check the brand’s own chart when an exact fit matters.
Women’s Clothing Size Conversion Chart
The table groups two adjacent numeric sizes into one common international letter size. These are broad equivalents and can vary between brands and garment types.
| International | US | UK | EU |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 2–4 | 6–8 | 32–34 |
| S | 6–8 | 10–12 | 36–38 |
| M | 10–12 | 14–16 | 40–42 |
| L | 14–16 | 18–20 | 44–46 |
| XL | 18–20 | 22–24 | 48–50 |
| 2XL | 22–24 | 26–28 | 52–54 |
| 3XL | 26–28 | 30–32 | 56–58 |
| 4XL | 30–32 | 34–36 | 60–62 |
Men’s Clothing Size Conversion Chart
Men’s international letter sizes are commonly based on chest measurements. The UK and US numbers below are approximate jacket or chest-size equivalents rather than universal sizes for every garment.
| International | US jacket | UK jacket | EU |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 34 | 34 | 44 |
| S | 36 | 36 | 46 |
| M | 38–40 | 38–40 | 48–50 |
| L | 42–44 | 42–44 | 52–54 |
| XL | 46–48 | 46–48 | 56–58 |
| 2XL | 50–52 | 50–52 | 60–62 |
| 3XL | 54–56 | 54–56 | 64–66 |
| 4XL | 58–60 | 58–60 | 68–70 |
How Clothing Size Conversion Works
XS, S, M, L and XL group several body-measurement ranges into broad categories.
US, UK and EU systems use different numbers. A women’s US size is normally four numbers below the UK equivalent in this chart.
US and UK jacket sizes often refer to chest size in inches. The comparable EU jacket number is commonly ten higher.
Why Clothing Sizes Differ Between Brands
There is no single conversion that guarantees the same fit across every brand. Garment cut, fabric, intended fit and the brand’s own sizing model can all change which size works best. Treat converted sizes as a starting point and use body measurements whenever possible.
What Do XS, S, M, L, XL and XXL Mean?
Letter sizes describe clothing from smaller to larger:
- XS – Extra Small
- S – Small
- M – Medium
- L – Large
- XL – Extra Large
- XXL – Double Extra Large
These sizes are not universal. Measurements can differ between brands, countries and garment types, so always compare your body measurements with the brand’s size chart. If you do not know your letter size, use our Clothing Size Finder.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a women’s US size 8 in UK and EU sizing?
In this general chart, women’s US 8 corresponds approximately to UK 12 and EU 38. Depending on the brand, it is commonly grouped under international size S.
What is a women’s UK size 14 in US and EU sizing?
UK 14 generally corresponds to US 10 and EU 40 in this chart, commonly grouped under international size M.
What is a men’s size M in EU sizing?
A men’s international M commonly corresponds to approximately EU 48–50. For jackets, that is roughly a US or UK chest size 38–40.
Are US and UK men’s sizes the same?
US and UK jacket or chest numbers are often similar, but this does not apply universally to trousers, shirts or casual clothing. Always check what type of garment the number describes.
Should I choose the larger size when between sizes?
Choose the smaller size for a closer fit or the larger size for more room. Fabric stretch, garment cut and personal preference also matter.