European clothing sizes and size conversions

Choosing the right size of clothes or shoes should be preceded by an analysis of the European size table - each producer can use other dimensions and there is no one, general standard in this area. It is for this reason that buying clothes and shoes online can be difficult. Fortunately, it is enough to perform an accurate measurement of your body to be able to choose clothing and footwear of appropriate dimensions. How to do it?

1. Make sure that the manufacturer has provided its own size table. In this table, check which areas of the body were subject to measurements when determining the size. If there is no such table use our below sizes.

2. Tables with sizes can be simplified or expanded. In the simplified version, each type of clothing is selected based on a few basic parameters. In the expanded version there is a division into upper garments, trousers, jeans, outerwear. Each type of clothing can then have a separate size.

3. Size tables also have sex divisions and age groups - separate measurements and sizes apply to men, and separate women and children. Make sure that you read the right values ​​that are assigned to the right gender and the right type of clothing.

Women's shoe size conversions

See also women shoe size chart.

European size chart for Women

Men's shoe size conversions

The size of footwear - the most common is the European size (38, 39, 40, 41, 42 and so on), but in the case of shoes of some brands, a table of English or American sizes may also be used.

See also men shoe size chart.

European size chart for Men

The sizes of men's clothing with a number (44, 46, 48, 50, 52 and so on) - are used for men's clothes, but in many stores you can meet men's clothing with sizes 36, 38 (as in women's clothing) ). This shows how large the chaos in sizes is and how difficult it is to find out which size will be right.

European size chart for Children

As far as children's sizes are concerned, they start from the value below 56 (this is the clothes for children from the first month of life), however, the labels on the tags usually also include the age range.

European jacket sizes to US

Size Chart for Men's Coats/Jackets/Shirts

Size Chart for Women's Coats/Jackets/Shirts

EU Children shoe size conversions

The sizes of children's footwear are proportionally smaller than those for adults, and in addition to numerical indications, they may also include information about the child's suggested age. The table is approximate - it is worth choosing shoes based on the current measurement of the child's foot length.

See also kids shoe size conversion.

How to use the size table?

Size charts help you figure out what size of clothes or shoes to choose. To facilitate this task:

• Make an accurate measurement of your own body. If the pants are selected in the table based on waist and hips, these areas should be measured.

• Analyze the dimensions that are shown in the table and choose the one that is closest to our dimensions. If we have doubts, it is safer to choose a size larger than too small.

• When choosing the size, the cut and the material of the clothing should also be taken into account. If we buy elastic sweatpants, we can expect them to stretch gently and fit the body.

42 EU in US

A EU women's shoe size 42 corresponds to a US is a women's shoe size 9.5 - foot length is about 10.68".

A EU men's shoe size 42 corresponds to a US men's shoe size 8.5 - foot length is about 10.25".

European clothing sizes

One should remember that while purchasing clothes from various companies or online shops, their size charts may differ, meaning the same measurements may translate into a completely different size indication. It is typically the case when it comes to EU size to US (See also: US to EU).

You should remember that European sizes are marked in a different manner than it is with American ones. The former ones are typically provided in the form of two digits that are remarkably higher when it comes to their value than those US-based ones. To provide you with a simple example, if you are a woman and your shoe size is 4 in America, then you are likely to need a footwear labeled with 34 when it comes to European sizes. As you can see, there is almost no correlation when it comes to numbers, so if you want to be sure that EU size to US has been converted properly, you should always have access to a table juxtaposing those two, especially if you are making purchases in brick-and-mortar shops. In the case of their online counterparts, European sizes are frequently compared to their American counterparts, but it may not be the case if you make a decision to make a purchase in a traditional manner. In such a case, the most sensible idea would probably be to ask a clerk or a representative of a given joint for help and provide him or her with your measurements in inches or in centimeters. It will make selecting the right size for you remarkably easier, as well as will allow to quickly and effortlessly convert EU size to US one for it to be more understandable for you. Please keep in mind that European sizes are sometimes also labeled with letters, where XS means “extra small” and refers to items of clothing that are of size 0-4 in America, whereas on the other size of the scale are XXL (“extra extra large”) clothing items, corresponding to sizes ranging from 22 to 24 in America. If you are familiar with those sizing paradigms, you will surely find purchasing items of apparel in Europe remarkably easier. If you are still confused and do not know which shoe, blouse, or jeans to opt for - consult the table converting EU size to US or ask an expert for help!