How to find your size
Know your starting size
Use a well-fitting garment's label, or measure bust/chest, waist and hips.
Read across the chart
Find your size's row — every column in that row is the same size in another system.
When in doubt, size up
Between sizes or between brands, the larger size is usually the safer buy.
Women's clothing sizes
| US | UK | EU/DE | FR | IT | Letter | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hips (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 32 | 34 | 36 | XS | 78 | 60 | 84 |
| 2 | 6 | 34 | 36 | 38 | XS | 81 | 63 | 87 |
| 4 | 8 | 36 | 38 | 40 | S | 84 | 66 | 90 |
| 6 | 10 | 38 | 40 | 42 | S | 88 | 70 | 94 |
| 8 | 12 | 40 | 42 | 44 | M | 92 | 74 | 98 |
| 10 | 14 | 42 | 44 | 46 | M | 96 | 78 | 102 |
| 12 | 16 | 44 | 46 | 48 | L | 100 | 82 | 106 |
| 14 | 18 | 46 | 48 | 50 | L | 104 | 86 | 110 |
| 16 | 20 | 48 | 50 | 52 | XL | 110 | 92 | 116 |
Men's suits & jackets
| US / UK | EU | Chest (cm) | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 46 | 91 | S |
| 38 | 48 | 97 | M |
| 40 | 50 | 102 | M |
| 42 | 52 | 107 | L |
| 44 | 54 | 112 | XL |
| 46 | 56 | 117 | XL |
Men's shirts (collar)
| Collar (in) | EU |
|---|---|
| 14 | 36 |
| 14.5 | 37 |
| 15 | 38 |
| 15.5 | 39 |
| 16 | 41 |
| 16.5 | 42 |
| 17 | 43 |
| 17.5 | 44 |
Charts are industry-standard approximations — sizing varies between brands, so check the brand's own chart when you can.
Questions
What is a European size 38 in US?
For women's clothing, EU/German 38 is a US 6 (UK 10). As a French size, 38 corresponds to a German 36 — a US 4.
What is a European size 40 in US?
A women's EU/German 40 is a US 8 (UK 12, French 42, Italian 44).
Are German and French sizes the same?
No — French sizes run two higher than German/EU standard sizes: a German 36 is a French 38. Italian sizes run four higher (Italian 40).
Why does my size vary between brands?
There is no enforced international standard — brands cut differently (vanity sizing). Use body measurements and the brand's own chart for anything fitted.