By Mohit Patel, Marketing Specialist, Tailor Size Guide
International conversions Nov 18, 2026 3 min read
Glove Size Conversion: US to EU
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Add Tailor Size Guide as a preferred source on GoogleUS gloves use letter sizes (S/M/L). EU uses numeric 6-11 (matches inch circumference). EU 8 = hand circumference 8 inches.
The Chart
| US Letter | EU Numeric | Hand Circumference |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 6 | 6" |
| S | 6.5-7 | 6.5-7" |
| S/M | 7-7.5 | 7-7.5" |
| M | 7.5-8 | 7.5-8" |
| M/L | 8-8.5 | 8-8.5" |
| L | 8.5-9 | 8.5-9" |
| XL | 9-10 | 9-10" |
| 2XL | 10-11 | 10-11" |
FAQs
Are EU and Italian glove sizes the same?
Mostly yes. Italy uses the same numeric (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11). German and French gloves also use this system. UK gloves often use both letter and numeric on the label.
What about ski and motorcycle gloves?
Specialty gloves (ski, motorcycle, work) use letter sizing universally — S/M/L/XL — across regions. EU numeric is mostly for dress gloves and luxury fashion.
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