International Clothing Size Conversion Charts 2026
Complete US, UK, and EU clothing size conversion tables for men, women, and kids. Updated for 2026 with all major sizing standards.
Understanding International Sizing Systems
Shopping internationally — whether from a European boutique or a US-based online store — means navigating different sizing systems. The three main standards you'll encounter are US, UK, and EU (European) sizing.
Key Differences Between Systems
US Sizing uses numerical sizes (0-20+ for women, S-XXL for general apparel) and is the baseline for most North American brands. US shoe sizes use a unique numbering system that differs from both UK and EU.
UK Sizing is similar to US sizing but typically runs 4 sizes smaller for women's clothing. A US women's size 8 is approximately a UK size 12. For men, the difference is less dramatic.
EU Sizing uses a completely different numerical scale. Women's clothing starts around 32-34 for the smallest sizes and goes up. EU shoe sizes use the Paris Point system, which is universal across genders.
Women's Clothing Size Conversion
| US | UK | EU | Bust (in) | Waist (in) | Hips (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (XS) | 4 | 32 | 31-32 | 23-24 | 33-34 |
| 2 (XS) | 6 | 34 | 32-33 | 24-25 | 34-35 |
| 4 (S) | 8 | 36 | 33-34 | 25-26 | 35-36 |
| 6 (S) | 10 | 38 | 34-35 | 26-27 | 36-37 |
| 8 (M) | 12 | 40 | 35-36 | 27-28 | 37-38 |
| 10 (M) | 14 | 42 | 36-37.5 | 28-29 | 39-40 |
| 12 (L) | 16 | 44 | 37.5-39 | 29-31 | 40-42 |
| 14 (L) | 18 | 46 | 39-41 | 31-33 | 42-44 |
Men's Clothing Size Conversion
| US/UK | EU | Chest (in) | Waist (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 44 | 34-36 | 28-30 |
| S | 46 | 36-38 | 30-32 |
| M | 48-50 | 38-40 | 32-34 |
| L | 52-54 | 40-42 | 34-36 |
| XL | 56 | 42-44 | 36-38 |
| XXL | 58-60 | 44-46 | 38-40 |
Shoe Size Conversion
Men's Shoes
| US | UK | EU | Foot Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 40 | 25 |
| 8 | 7 | 41 | 26 |
| 9 | 8 | 42 | 27 |
| 10 | 9 | 43 | 28 |
| 11 | 10 | 44-45 | 29 |
| 12 | 11 | 45-46 | 30 |
Women's Shoes
| US | UK | EU | Foot Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 35 | 22 |
| 6 | 4 | 36 | 23 |
| 7 | 5 | 37-38 | 24 |
| 8 | 6 | 38-39 | 25 |
| 9 | 7 | 39-40 | 26 |
| 10 | 8 | 40-41 | 27 |
Kids' Size Conversion
Children's sizing is generally more standardized internationally, but there are still differences:
| Age | US | UK | EU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | 2T-3T | 2-3 | 92-98 |
| 4-5 | 4-5 | 3-4 | 104-110 |
| 6-7 | 6-6X | 5-6 | 116-122 |
| 8-9 | 7-8 | 7-8 | 128-134 |
| 10-11 | 10-12 | 9-10 | 140-146 |
Tips for International Shopping
- Always check the brand's own size chart — International conversions are approximations
- Read reviews — Other shoppers often mention whether items run large or small
- Consider the country of origin — Italian and French brands tend to run smaller, Scandinavian brands larger
- Use measurement-based conversions — Our Size Converter uses actual measurements for more accurate results
- Factor in fabric — Stretchy materials are more forgiving; structured fabrics need precise sizing
For brand-specific international conversions, visit our Size Charts page where each brand page shows US, UK, and EU equivalents.
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