International conversions Nov 23, 2026 4 min read
Women's Pantyhose Size Conversion
Pantyhose use height + weight charts, not dress sizes. Letter (A/B/C/D) and number (1/2/3/4) systems both common. EU uses Roman numerals (I/II/III/IV).
The Chart
| Height | Weight | US Letter | US Number | EU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4'10"-5'4" | up to 110 lb | A | 1 | I |
| 4'10"-5'8" | 100-140 lb | B | 2 | II |
| 5'4"-5'10" | 130-170 lb | C | 3 | III |
| 5'8"-6'2" | 160-200 lb | D | 4 | IV |
| 5'10"-6'4" | 180-230 lb | Q (Queen) | 5 | V (Plus) |
FAQs
Why pantyhose don't use dress sizes?
Stretchy nylon fits a wide range of dress sizes within one pantyhose size. Height + weight gives correct leg length and hip stretch. Dress size alone doesn't capture height.
Denier — what does it mean?
Denier = thread thickness. 10-15 denier = sheer / barely there. 20-30 = standard. 40-60 = opaque. 70+ = footless tights / leggings. Denier doesn't affect sizing, just opacity and warmth.
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