International Size Conversion Charts

When shopping for clothing and shoes, it is important to find the right size to ensure a comfortable and successful purchase. This international size conversion chart article has all the size charts you'll need to get the perfect fitting clothing.
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Last updated on February 8, 2023

When shopping for clothing and shoes, it is important to find the right size to ensure a comfortable and successful purchase. However, size charts can vary between countries and brands, making it difficult to determine the right size. 

You need to look up international size charts to determine the most accurate size for your choice of clothing. That’s why we’ve gathered size charts for a variety of clothing and apparel categories in one simple and accessible place. 

International size chart quick guidelines

To determine the right size for your clothing, you need to either:

  • know the proper size as per your country’s sizing standards
  • Know the accurate measurements for each size based on the international size charts

The easiest way is to identify your size from an existing piece of clothing and compare it with the international size conversion charts. 

However, since this may not always be possible, we also have a set of articles that teach you how to measure different pieces of clothing

Women’s international size conversion charts

We’ve added multiple women’s international clothing size charts here and we’ll continue to add more as we go along.

Women’s clothing size chart

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This chart includes American, English/British, Italian, French, German, Japanese, and Russian sizes.

Alpha SizesUSAUK/AU/ NZItalyFranceGermanyJapanRussia
S26383432740
S48403634942
M6104238361144
M8124440381346
L10144642401548
L12164844421750
XL / 1X14185046441952
1X / 2X16205248462154
2X18225450482356
3X20245652502524
3X22265854522726
4X24286056542928
International size conversion chart for women’s clothing

For more comprehensive charts with detailed measurements for each size, visit this women’s international clothing size chart writeup that we have created.

Women’s international dress size conversion chart

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InternationalUS sizeUK sizeEU size
XXS00230
XS0432
XS2634
S4836
S61038
M81240
M101442
L121644
L141846
XL162048
XL182250
XXL202452
XXL222654
International size conversion chart for women’s dress

The sizing system for women’s clothing varies between different countries.

When it comes to international women’s clothing or dress sizes, it can be a headache trying to figure out what size to buy. Different countries and regions use their own size systems, which can make shopping while traveling a bit of a challenge. However, with a little bit of knowledge, you can make sure you’re buying the right size no matter where you are in the world.

How to measure women’s dresses?

Measuring for a dress can be a bit more complicated than measuring for other types of clothing, as there are many different measurements to take into account. Here are the steps to measure a women’s dress:

  1. Bust Measurement: Wrap a measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust, making sure to keep the tape parallel to the floor. Record this measurement.
  2. Waist Measurement: Wrap the measuring tape around the narrowest part of your waist, making sure to keep the tape parallel to the floor. Record this measurement.
  3. Hip Measurement: Wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part of your hips, making sure to keep the tape parallel to the floor. Record this measurement.
  4. Shoulder Measurement: Measure from the tip of one shoulder, across your back, to the tip of the other shoulder. Record this measurement.
  5. Torso Measurement: Measure from the top of your shoulder, down the front of your body, to the desired length of the dress. Record this measurement.
  6. Sleeve Length: Measure from the top of your shoulder, down your arm, to the desired length of the sleeve. Record this measurement.
  7. Compare your measurements to the size chart of the dress you want to purchase to ensure the best fit.

We’ve covered the complete steps to measuring a dress along with many FAQs related to the topic. So do check it out. 

Don’t wear the wrong-sized dresses. We’ve covered women’s international dress size chart comprehensively which will help you get the right size no matter where you shop from.

Women’s international bra size chart

Bra cup size conversion chart US, UK, Europe, France, Spain, Japan, and Australia

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Bra cup size conversion chart US, UK, Europe, France, Spain, Japan, and Australia

How to measure yourself for the perfect fitting bra?

Here’s a step-by-step guide to finding your American bra size:

Bra measurement guide - first measure the under bust and then the fullest part of the bust to get a perfect fitting bra.
Bra measurement guide
  1. Under-bust measurement: Measure the circumference of your ribcage, just under your bust. Round this measurement to the nearest whole number. For example, if you get a measurement of 33.5 inches, round it up to 34 inches.
  2. Band size: Measure the under-bust measurement and round up to a whole integer. After rounding, if it’s even, add 4 inches. If it’s odd, add 5 inches to get the US band size. For example, if the measured under-bust is 29 inches, your band size is 34.
  3. Bust measurement: Measure the fullest part of your bust and round to the nearest whole number.
  4. Cup size: Measure the bust size and round to the whole number. Then calculate the difference between bust and band size then check the following list. 

When it comes to international bra sizing, there are numerous different sizing charts used around the world. So to get the right size, it’s important to not only know the conversions between cup sizes, but also the band size measurements to get the perfect fit. 

Find the detailed international bra size conversion charts which include the bust and underbust sizes and how they combine to give you the perfect cup size.

Men’s International size conversion charts

These international men’s clothing size charts are separated into size charts for men’s tops (shirts, dress shirts, jackets, blazers, and coats) and men’s bottoms (pants, trousers, dress pants, and shorts)

Size conversion chart for men’s shirts, t-shirts, jackets, blazers, or coats

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SizesUSUKEuropeRussiaJapanKorea
XXS303040403280
XS323242423485
S343444443690
S363646463895
M3838484840100
M4040505042105
L4242525244110
L4444545446115
XL4646565648120
XXL4848585850125
XXXL5050606052130
Size conversion chart for men’s shirts, t-shirts, jackets, blazers, or coats

Size conversion chart for pants, jeans, and bottoms

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USEuropean
3046
3248
3450
3652
3854
4056
4258
International size conversion chart for men’s pants, trousers, and shorts

How do I measure men’s clothing size?

To measure your men’s clothing size, you will need a tape measure. Here are the measurements you will need to take:

  • Chest measurement: Measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape measure parallel to the floor.
  • Waist measurement: Measure around the narrowest part of your waist, keeping the tape measure parallel to the floor.
  • Torso length measurement: To get the perfect length, measure from the highest part of the collar to the right where the t-shirt ends. Make sure to measure in a straight line from the top to the bottom.
  • Inseam measurement: If you’re measuring men’s pants, you need the inseam length too. Measure from the top of your inside leg at the crotch to the bottom of your ankle to get the perfect inseam.

Do all retailers use the same size conversion chart for men’s pants?

Generally, most retailers use the same size conversion chart for men’s pants. However, it is best to check with the specific retailer to confirm their size conversion chart.

What is the best way to find out the size conversion chart for men’s pants?

The best way to find out the size conversion chart for men’s pants is to search online for the size conversion chart or to check with a specific retailer.

If you want more comprehensive charts with centimeter and inch measurements, want tips for proper sizing, and have questions that need to be answer head right over to our men’s international clothing size conversion charts article.

Kids International Size Conversion Charts

Kids sizes are generally applicable to both girls and boys until their teenage. That’s because kids grow to similar sizes until puberty. Here are some international size charts for kids.

International Shoe Size Conversion Chart for a Baby

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AgeCmInchesUSUKEurope
Newborn8.93.510.516
Newborn9.23.61.5117
Newborn9.53.752117
3-6 months10.242.51.518
3-6 months10.54.13218
6-12 months10.84.33.52.519
6-12 months11.44.54319
6-12 months11.74.64.53.520
12 months12.14.755420
International Shoe Size Conversion Chart for a Baby

International Shoe Size Conversion Chart for Toddlers/Kids Aged 1 to 5

CmInchesUSUKEurope
12.755.54.521
135.1256522
13.35.256.55.522
145.57623
14.35.6257.56.523
14.65.758724
15.268.57.525
15.66.1259825.5
15.96.259.58.526
16.56.510927
16.86.62510.59.527
17.16.75111028
17.8711.510.529
18.17121130
International Shoe Size Conversion Chart for Toddlers/Kids Aged 1 to 5

How to measure a kid’s feet for the perfect-fitting shoes?

When it comes to buying shoes for children, getting the right fit is crucial for their comfort and foot development. Measuring children’s feet can seem daunting, but with the right tools and steps, it’s a simple process. Here are the steps to measure your kid’s feet for the perfect-fitting shoes.

  1. Place a piece of paper on the floor and have the child stand on it with their heel against a wall.
  2. Use a pencil to trace around the child’s foot, making sure to keep the pencil as upright as possible.
  3. Measure the distance from the longest toe to the heel of the traced foot.
  4. Repeat the process for the other foot, as one foot may be larger than the other.
  5. To measure the width of the foot, measure the distance across the widest part of the traced foot.
  6. Compare the measurements to a shoe size chart to find the appropriate shoe size.

If you have questions regarding kids’ shoe sizes, or want to go through a complete writeup that talks about measurements, tips for measuring, and answers multiple FAQs, we’ve covered it in this international kids’ shoe size chart guide.

Kids’ international size conversion chart for children’s clothing

These sizes are applicable to both boys and girls as they grow to similar sizes until teenage.

US (age-based)UK (age-based)EuropeanAustralian
Newborn50 cmNewborn00000
0-3 m50-56 cm0-3 m0000
3-6 m56-62 cm3-6 m000
6-9 m68-74 cm6-9 m000
9-12 m74-80 cm9-12 m00
12 m12 m80 cm0
12-18 m12-18 m80-86 cm1
2T18-24 m86-92 cm2
3T2-392-98 cm3
4T3-498-104 cm4
54-5104-110 cm5
65-6110-116 cm6
76-7116-122 cm7
87-8122-128 cm8
98-9128-134 cm9
109-10134-140 cm10
1110-11140-146 cm11
1211-12146-152 cm12
International size conversion chart for children’s clothing

Kids’ international size conversion chart for pants, jeans, bottoms

AgeUS SizeUS Alpha SizeWeight (lbs)Height (Inches)
2 Years2T2T24-2933-35
3 Years3T3T29-3335-38
4 Years4T4T33-37.539-41
3-4 Years4S(4)37.5-4242-44
4-5 Years5M(5)42-4645-47
5-6 Years6L(6)46-5348-49
6-7 Years7XL(7)53-5850-52
International size conversion chart for pants, jeans, bottoms

How to measure children’s t-shirts?

  1. Lay your kid’s existing, well-fitting t-shirt flat on a surface.
  2. Measure from the highest point of the shoulder (where the seam meets the collar) to the bottom of the shirt. This is called the torso length.
  3. Measure from one end of the sleeve (at the seam) to the other end of the sleeve (at the seam).
  4. Measure across the chest from armpit to armpit.
  5. Measure from the top of the shoulder (at the seam) to the end of the cuff.

We’ve covered the steps to measure t-shirts in detail in another article.

What is the difference between ‘toddler’ and ‘infant’ sizes?

Toddler sizes are generally used for children ages 2-5 and infant sizes are used for children younger than 2 years old. The sizes are typically labeled on the clothing tags, but if not, you can use the above chart to determine the size for each age group.

What is the difference between ‘girls’ and ‘boys’ sizes?

Girl and boy sizes are generally the same, however, boy sizes may be slightly bigger. The sizes are typically labeled on the clothing tags, but if not, you can use the above chart to determine the size for each gender.

If you’re looking for a more comprehensive guide that answers many FAQs, ofers tips, and has the accurate measurements in cm and inches, check this children’s international clothing size chart guide.

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