š Clothing Size Converter
Convert clothing sizes between EU, US and UK standards.
Shopping for clothes across international borders can be a minefield of sizing confusion. An EU 38 dress might be a US 6 or a UK 10, and men’s shoe sizes differ wildly between the US, UK, and European systems. This clothing size converter takes the guesswork out of international fashion shopping by converting sizes between EU, US, and UK standards for women’s tops, men’s shirts, women’s shoes, and men’s shoes.
Say you have found the perfect pair of Italian leather boots in a size EU 40, but the retailer ships from the United States and you need to know your US size. Enter 40, select “EU” as the source and “US” as the target, and with women’s shoes selected you will see that EU 40 equals US 9.5. Or perhaps a British brand lists shirts in UK collar sizes, but you are used to the US system ā a UK 15Ā½ translates to a US men’s shirt size M, and the converter will show you the match instantly.
The conversion tables used by this tool are based on widely accepted industry standards. Women’s top sizes (EU 30ā46 mapping to US 0ā16), men’s shirt neck sizes, and shoe sizing for both genders are all covered. If your exact size is not in the table, the converter finds the closest match so you are never left guessing.
Whether you are ordering from a boutique in Paris, a high-street shop in London, or a department store in New York, keep this converter handy. It will save you the hassle (and the return shipping fees) that come with ordering the wrong size.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do EU clothing sizes compare to US sizes?
For women's tops, a general rule of thumb is to subtract 30ā32 from your EU size to get your US size. For example, EU 38 is approximately US 6ā8. For men's shirts, EU collar sizes 36ā46 map to US Sā3XL. Remember that sizing varies between brands, so always check the specific brand's size chart when possible.
Are UK and US shoe sizes the same?
No ā UK shoe sizes run about 1ā2 sizes smaller than US sizes for both men and women. For example, a UK women's size 5 is roughly a US women's size 7.5. Men's sizes differ too: a UK men's size 9 is approximately a US men's size 10. EU shoe sizes are the same for both men and women, which simplifies things if you shop across genders.
What if my exact size is not listed in the converter?
If your exact size is not found, the converter automatically finds the closest match from the lookup table. It will display a "Closest:" message so you know it is an approximation. Keep in mind that clothing sizes are not standardized across all brands ā a US 8 from one label might fit differently than a US 8 from another.
Why does EU sizing use numbers while US and UK use letters?
EU sizing is based on body measurements in centimeters (e.g., EU 38 corresponds to a chest measurement of about 88 cm for women). US and UK sizing historically evolved from different standards ā US women's sizes originated from an arbitrary numbering system, while UK sizes sometimes follow imperial measurements. The letter system (S, M, L, XL) is a universal shorthand used alongside numerical sizes.