Size charts April 26, 2026 9 min read

US to EU Clothing Size Conversion Chart (with cm + inch reference)

A US 6 is an EU 36. A US 8 is an EU 38. A US men's chest 40" is an EU 50. EU sizing uses a different number entirely — here's the full chart, the +30 rule, and the country-specific quirks (Italian vs French vs German).

Printable US to EU clothing size conversion chart with cm and inch references for women, men, and kids — covering tops, dresses, jeans, and shoes across European sizing systems — Print or save the chart for reference. Full breakdowns by category below.

A US size 6 dress is an EU 36. A US 8 is an EU 38. A US men's chest 40" is an EU 50. A US shoe size 9 women's is an EU 39 to 40, but a US shoe size 9 men's is an EU 42.5.

EU sizing uses a different number entirely from US sizing. There's no shared starting point, no shared formula across categories. The "+30" rule for women's clothing is the closest thing to a shortcut, but it breaks for men's wear, kids' clothing, and footwear.

This guide cuts the chaos. The full US-to-EU conversion for shirts, jeans, dresses, and shoes for men, women, and kids. The +30 rule explained, the country-specific quirks (Italian vs French vs German sizing), and the cm/inch reference column that lets you cross-check any EU size against a real body measurement.

The +30 Rule (Women's Clothing)

The most useful shortcut for US to EU women's conversion: US + 30 = EU.

US	EU
0	30
2	32
4	34
6	36
8	38
10	40
12	42
14	44
16	46
18	48
20	50

The +30 rule is approximate

Italian and French brands sometimes use sizing that runs 1 number tighter (US 4 = IT 36, occasionally IT 38 depending on cut). German and Scandinavian brands tend to match the +30 formula precisely.

Women's Tops and Dresses (US to EU with cm)

US	EU	Bust	Waist	Hip
0	32–34	81 cm	61 cm	86 cm
2	34–36	84 cm	64 cm	89 cm
4	36–38	86 cm	66 cm	91 cm
6	38–40	89 cm	69 cm	94 cm
8	40–42	91 cm	71 cm	97 cm
10	42–44	94 cm	74 cm	99 cm
12	44–46	99 cm	79 cm	104 cm
14	46–48	104 cm	84 cm	109 cm
16	48–50	109 cm	89 cm	114 cm

When EU brands list a range (38 to 40), the lower number applies to slim cut and the higher number to standard cut.

Women's Jeans (US to EU)

European denim brands often use waist circumference in cm directly, not the +30 system.

US	EU (jeans-specific)	EU (general)	Waist (cm)
00	32 / W23	32	58–61
0	34 / W24	34	61–64
2	36 / W25	36	64–66
4	38 / W26	38	66–69
6	40 / W27	40	69–71
8	42 / W28	42	71–74
10	44 / W29	44	74–76
12	46 / W30	46	76–79
14	48 / W31	48	79–81

W-numbers work in both regions

Many European jean brands (Acne, COS, Sandro) use only the W-number, with no EU number at all. W-numbers are the same in the US and Europe (W26 = 26-inch waist).

Men's Shirts (US to EU)

Men's shirts use a different formula.

EU = US chest in inches + 12 to 14 for casual shirts (varies by brand).
EU = US neck size in inches × 2.54 for dress shirts (neck size in cm).

US Letter	US Chest	EU
XS	32–34"	44–46
S	35–37"	46–48
M	38–40"	48–50
L	41–43"	52–54
XL	44–46"	56–58
XXL	47–49"	60–62
3XL	50–53"	64–66

For men's dress shirts, EU brands list neck size in cm:

US Neck (in)	EU Neck (cm)
14	36
14.5	37
15	38
15.5	39
16	41
16.5	42
17	43
17.5	44
18	46

A US 16-inch dress shirt = an EU 41-cm dress shirt.

Men's Jeans (US to EU)

Most European men's denim uses W-numbers (waist in inches) just like US denim. Some brands also list an EU number that's roughly +10 to +14.

US W	EU
W28	38–40
W30	40–42
W32	42–44
W34	44–46
W36	46–48
W38	48–50
W40	50–52
W42	52–54

When in doubt, use the W-number. It's the same on both sides of the Atlantic.

Women's Shoes (US to EU)

US Women	EU
5	35
5.5	35.5–36
6	36–36.5
6.5	36.5–37
7	37–37.5
7.5	37.5–38
8	38–38.5
8.5	38.5–39
9	39–40
9.5	40–40.5
10	40.5–41
10.5	41–41.5
11	41.5–42

The conversion isn't a clean formula. EU sizes don't correspond exactly to US half-sizes, so most US sizes map to a range of two EU half-sizes.

Men's Shoes (US to EU)

US Men	EU
7	40
7.5	40.5
8	41
8.5	41.5
9	42
9.5	42.5
10	43
10.5	43.5
11	44
11.5	44.5
12	45
13	46

For men's shoes, US + 33 = EU is a useful approximation. Most US sizes map to one specific EU size with no half-step ambiguity.

Kids' Clothing (US to EU by Height in cm)

European kids' clothing is sized by height in centimeters. This is the most accurate kids' sizing system because kids vary widely by age.

US Age	EU Height (cm)
0–3M	56
3–6M	62
6–9M	68
12M	74
18M	80
24M / 2T	86
3T	92
4	98–104
5	110
6	116
7	122
8	128
10	140
12	152
14	164

EU labels are the height in cm, not the age

If your child is 122 cm tall, order EU 122. The label is the height, not the age.

Country-Specific EU Sizing Variations

EU sizing is not perfectly uniform across European countries. Watch for these differences.

Italian sizing

Italian brands (Prada, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Brunello Cucinelli, Loro Piana, Borsalino, Tod's, Salvatore Ferragamo) often use Italian-specific sizing that runs 1 number smaller than the +30 rule:

US 4 = IT 38 (not IT 34)
US 8 = IT 42 (not IT 38)
US 12 = IT 46 (not IT 42)

Italian shoes for both genders also tend to run narrow. Order one size up if you have a wide foot.

French sizing

French brands (Saint Laurent, Chanel, Hermes, Dior, Sandro, Maje) generally use the +30 formula precisely. French sizing is often labeled "T1, T2, T3, T4, T5" (T = taille):

French T	EU	US
T0	32–34	0–2
T1	36	4
T2	38	6
T3	40	8
T4	42–44	10–12
T5	46+	14+

German and Scandinavian sizing

German brands (Hugo Boss, Jil Sander) and Scandinavian brands (Acne, COS, Filippa K) use the +30 rule precisely. These are the most predictable EU sizes for conversion from the US.

Spanish sizing

Spanish brands (Zara, Mango, Massimo Dutti) use the +30 rule but often run smaller than the formula suggests. Order one size up if you're between two sizes.

Brand Exceptions to the EU Rules

Acne Studios: runs slim. Order one EU size up.
COS: true to EU sizing. Match the chart.
Reformation: sold in US sizes only, but runs slim. Same rule applies if you convert.
Zara: inconsistent across collections. Some lines run small, others run large. Read recent reviews.
Mango: runs small. Size up by 1.
H&M: EU sizing. Slightly inconsistent. Use bust/waist measurements rather than label.
Massimo Dutti: Spanish, runs slim. Size up.
Sandro, Maje: French. Run slim. Size up.
The Kooples: French. Runs slim, especially in shirts. Size up.
Acne men's: runs slim. Size up.
Jil Sander: German. True to EU label.
Ferragamo, Tod's, Bottega Veneta: Italian. Use Italian sizing rules (run 1 number smaller).

Five Mistakes That Wreck US-EU Conversion

Using +30 for everything

It works for women's tops and dresses. It doesn't work for men's clothing, jeans, shoes, or kids' wear.

Treating Italian sizing as standard EU

Italian brands run smaller. Always check the brand's specific country.

Ignoring kids' height-based sizing

EU kids' clothes use cm directly. Convert by height, not age.

Trusting one calculator for all categories

Conversion calculators use generic formulas. Use the specific category chart.

Forgetting EU shoes use half-sizes

US 8 = EU 38 to 38.5, not just EU 38. Round to the brand's nearest available size.

FAQs

Why is EU sizing so different from US sizing?

EU sizing uses a different reference scale entirely. The numbers are derived from chest or bust circumference in cm divided by 2 (rounded), which is why a 96-cm bust = EU 48.

Should I trust the EU number on the label or the size chart?

Always check the brand's specific chart. The +30 formula is approximate. The chart gives you exact body measurements per size.

Do all EU countries use the same sizing?

No. Italian sizing runs 1 number smaller. French uses T1-T5. German and Scandinavian use the standard EU number with the +30 rule.

What about Russian and Ukrainian sizing?

Russian and Ukrainian sizes use a different system that runs even larger numerically (US 4 = RU 42 to 44). Convert based on the brand's specific chart.

My US shoe size doesn't have a clean EU equivalent. What do I order?

EU shoe sizing has half-sizes that don't always align with US half-sizes. Order the EU size that's closest to your foot length in mm. Most brands list both the US size and EU size on the product page.

What is the +30 rule for women's clothing?

US + 30 = EU is the closest thing to a shortcut for women's tops and dresses. A US 4 is roughly EU 34. A US 8 is EU 38. The rule does not apply to men's wear, jeans, shoes, or kids' clothing.

Save Your Numbers in cm and Inches

Two key conversions handle EU shopping for life.

Body measurements in both inches and centimeters
Foot length in mm

EU sizing is built around centimeter and millimeter measurements. If you have your numbers in metric, every EU brand's chart becomes a 10-second lookup. Stores running Tailor Size Guide let shoppers save their measurements in both units and reuse them across every product, with US/EU conversion built in.

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