Clothing Size Converter

What this tool does

International clothing sizes almost never line up the way you'd guess — a US 8 isn't a UK 8, and an EU 40 means something different depending on whether you're shopping for tops, bottoms, or kids' clothes. This tool gives you a full reference table for five categories (women's tops & dresses, women's bottoms, men's tops, men's bottoms, and kids) plus a quick lookup that highlights your exact row the moment you pick a known size.

How to use it

Pick a category tab at the top, then either scroll the reference table directly or use "Find My Size" — choose the sizing system you already know your size in, pick your size from the dropdown, and the matching row highlights instantly with every equivalent size spelled out underneath. Switching categories resets the lookup so you don't accidentally compare a top size against a bottoms table.

Common use cases

• Shopping on an international or European site that only lists EU or UK sizing
• Buying a gift for someone overseas when you only know their size in your own country's system
• Packing for travel and needing to know what to ask for at a store abroad
• Converting a hand-me-down or thrifted item's tag size to figure out if it'll actually fit

Frequently asked questions

Why do two brands list different sizes as the same "M"?

There's no single enforced global standard — alpha sizes (XS-XXL) are a loose convention, and every brand sets its own actual measurements behind that label. This table reflects common industry averages, but always check a specific brand's own size chart when it's available, especially for a fit that matters.

Is EU sizing the same across all of Europe?

Mostly, yes — most continental European countries use the same EU numbering. Italy is the common exception for women's clothing, which is why it gets its own column here rather than being folded into the EU one.

Why does the kids' table use height instead of just age?

Kids of the same age can vary a lot in height and build, so height is a much more reliable predictor of fit than age alone. The age column is still there as a rough starting point, but height is what actually determines the size on most kids' clothing tags.

How accurate is the men's bottoms EU conversion?

The US/UK-to-EU waist relationship is fairly consistent — EU sizing runs about 16 higher than the same waist measurement in inches (a 32-inch waist is roughly EU 48). It's reliable enough for a starting point, but always double check against actual waist measurement in inches or cm when precision matters.

What should I do if my measurement falls between two rows?

Size up rather than down, especially for anything structured or non-stretch — a slightly loose fit is almost always more comfortable and more easily tailored than something too tight.