International conversions Oct 28, 2026 3 min read
UK to EU Clothing Size Conversion Chart
UK women's sizes +28 to get EU (UK 8 + 28 = EU 36). Men's clothing UK and EU use similar chest-based sizing.
The Chart
| UK Women | EU Women | UK Men (Chest) | EU Men |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 34 | 32-34 | 42 |
| 8 | 36 | 36 | 44 |
| 10 | 38 | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | 40 | 40 | 48 |
| 14 | 42 | 42 | 50 |
| 16 | 44 | 44 | 52 |
| 18 | 46 | 46 | 54 |
| 20 | 48 | 48 | 56 |
FAQs
Why +28 for women's?
UK uses dress size numbers (8, 10, 12) while EU uses bust-in-cm-divided-by-2 plus offset. The +28 rule is a coincidence that gives an easy mental math conversion.
Does UK shoe sizing match EU?
No, footwear differs significantly. UK shoe size + ~1.5 = EU. UK 8 = EU 42. Always check the shoe-specific conversion table for footwear.
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