Shopping in Europe or buying from Zara, H&M, or ASOS? You’ll need to convert your US size to European sizing. This page makes it easy — with full conversion tables, gender differences, and tips to avoid returns.
👕 Men’s Size Conversion Table
| Label | US | UK | EU | JP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 34 | 34 | 44 | S |
| S | 36 | 36 | 46 | M |
| M | 38 | 38 | 48 | L |
| L | 40 | 40 | 50 | LL |
| XL | 42 | 42 | 52 | 3L |
| XXL | 44 | 44 | 54 | 4L |
👗 Women’s Size Conversion Table
| Label | US | UK | EU | JP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 2 | 6 | 34 | 5 |
| S | 4 | 8 | 36 | 7 |
| M | 6 | 10 | 38 | 9 |
| L | 8 | 12 | 40 | 11 |
| XL | 10 | 14 | 42 | 13 |
| XXL | 12 | 16 | 44 | 15 |
🇺🇸➡️🇪🇺 Quick Rule of Thumb:
- Men: Add 10 to US size to get EU
- Women: Double the US size, subtract 4 (approx)
🧒 Kids’ Size Chart (By Age & Height)
| Age | US Size | Height (cm) | EU Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2T | 92 | 92 |
| 3–4 | 4T | 98–104 | 98–104 |
| 5–6 | 6 | 110–116 | 110–116 |
| 7–8 | 8 | 122–128 | 122–128 |
| 9–10 | 10 | 134–140 | 134–140 |
| 11–12 | 12 | 146–152 | 146–152 |
Clothing Size – Frequently Asked Questions
Men’s Clothing Sizes
Men’s sizes are based on chest measurements. A US 38 = UK 38 = EU 48. Japan uses sizes like M, L, LL, etc.
US size 40 typically equals EU 50 and UK 40 for men’s suits and jackets.
For most brands, a men’s Medium fits a chest of 38–40 inches (96–102 cm) and a waist of 32–34 inches (81–86 cm).
Men’s size 38 pants typically mean a 38-inch waist, and they often have an inseam of 30–34 inches depending on the length style.
For most tops and suits, US and UK men’s sizes are the same. For pants or jeans, the same waist sizes are used (in inches), but the fits may differ slightly.
Match your chest measurement in inches to a size chart. For example, 38–40 inches is typically a Medium, while 42–44 inches is a Large.
Women’s Clothing Sizes
US women’s size 6 = UK 10 = EU 38. Use a chart to compare sizes across regions.
S/M/L are general fit categories; numeric sizes (like US 4) are more precise and vary by region.
Yes. Japanese sizes tend to run one full size smaller than US/EU. A Japanese L = US M.
Kids’ Clothing Sizes
Kids’ sizes are based on age or height. For example, size 5T ≈ 110 cm in EU sizing.
5T typically equals EU size 110, for kids around 5 years old or 110 cm tall.
Use a soft tape to measure height, chest, waist, and hips, then compare with a sizing chart.
EU 122 is for kids 6–7 years old and roughly equals US size 6/7.