Clothing Size Converter
Convert clothing sizes between US, UK, EU and Australian standards for women's and men's clothing.
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Quick answer
Clothing sizes have no international standard, so conversion is a lookup rather than a calculation. A women's US 8 is a UK 12 and an EU 40, while men's shirts are sold by neck size in inches in the US and by chest measurement in centimetres in Europe. Brands vary by a size either way, so body measurements beat any chart.
| Intl | US | UK | EU | AU | Bust (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 0 | 4 | 32 | 6 | 78 |
| XS | 2 | 6 | 34 | 8 | 82 |
| S | 4 | 8 | 36 | 10 | 86 |
| S | 6 | 10 | 38 | 12 | 90 |
| M | 8 | 12 | 40 | 14 | 94 |
| M | 10 | 14 | 42 | 16 | 98 |
| L | 12 | 16 | 44 | 18 | 102 |
| L | 14 | 18 | 46 | 20 | 106 |
| XL | 16 | 20 | 48 | 22 | 112 |
| XL | 18 | 22 | 50 | 24 | 116 |
| XXL | 20 | 24 | 52 | 26 | 122 |
Sizes are typical for dresses, tops and blouses. Different brands vary by ±1 size.
About the Clothing Size Converter
Clothing sizes vary wildly between countries and brands. A US 10 in women's clothing is a UK 14, an EU 42 and an Australian 16. Men's shirts add another layer: US sizes use neck circumference in inches while EU sizes use chest measurement in centimetres.
This converter shows complete reference tables for women's clothing, men's shirts and men's trousers across the US, UK, EU and Australian standards, with body measurements as a cross-check. Pick the category, then look up your size in any column.
Printable clothing size charts
The same tables as downloadable images, useful for saving to a phone before shopping abroad, or printing and keeping with a tape measure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is this chart?
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It reflects the most widely used standards but individual brands vary by ±1 size. When in doubt, check the brand's own size guide or (better) your body measurements against their measurements chart.
Why are women's sizes different across countries?
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Each country has its own retail sizing tradition. US sizes use a numeric scale, UK sizes run higher by 4 for women, and EU sizes are based on bust circumference in centimetres, divided by 2 and then reduced by 7.
How do men's shirt sizes work?
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US shirts are sold by collar/neck size in inches (e.g., 15.5 inch). UK and EU shirts use chest measurement. The S/M/L labels match approximately but always check the inch or cm number for fit.
What if I am between sizes?
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Size up if you prefer a looser fit, plan to wear layers, or expect shrinkage. Size down for stretchy fabrics and slim-fit cuts.