Understanding size conversions between European and US sizing can be essential, especially for those who shop internationally or online. European sizes, often used by brands based in countries like France, Italy, Germany, and Spain, differ significantly from the US sizing system, which can make finding the right fit a bit challenging.
In this guide, we will walk you through the key differences between European and US sizes, focusing on women's clothing and shoes. We will also provide conversion charts across these two sizing systems.
UK to US sizes
US sizes do not convert simply into UK sizes, and so it is always necessary to check your bust and waist measurements before selecting a standard UK size. The measurements for the UK sizes are listed here in inches:
Here’s the information presented in a chart format:
| US Size | UK Size | Waist (inches) | Bust (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 0 | UK 4 (not available) or UK 6 | 24"/25" | 31"/32" |
| US 2 | Approximately UK 6 | 24"/25" | 31"/32" |
| US 4 | Approximately UK 8 | 26”/27" | 33”/34" |
| US 6 | UK 8 or UK 10 | 26”/27" or 27”/28" | 33”/34" or 35”/36" |
| US 8 | UK 10 or UK 12 | 27”/28" or 29”/30" | 35”/36" or 37”/38" |
| US 10 | UK 12 or UK 14 | 29”/30" or 31”/32" | 37”/38" or 39”/40" |
| US 12 | Approximately UK 14 | 31”/32" | 39”/40" |
| US 14 | Approximately UK 16 | 33"/34" | 41"/42" |
| US 16 | Approximately UK 18 | 35”/36" | 43”/44" |
| US 18 | Approximately UK 20 | 38”/39” | 46”/47” |
This chart aligns US sizes with their approximate UK equivalents, including waist and bust measurements in inches.
For European Customers
EU sizes can be converted to US sizes, but it's important to remember that sizing can vary slightly between brands. To ensure the best fit, always check your bust and waist measurements before selecting a standard size. For your convenience, the measurements are listed here in both centimeters and inches:
- EU 34 corresponds approximately to US 2, fitting a waist of 60-64 cm (24-25 inches) and a bust of 79-83 cm (31-32 inches).
- EU 36 aligns with US 4, fitting a waist of 65-68 cm (26-27 inches) and a bust of 84-87 cm (33-34 inches).
- EU 38 corresponds to US 6, fitting a waist of 69-72 cm (27-28 inches) and a bust of 88-92 cm (35-36 inches).
- EU 40 aligns with US 8, fitting a waist of 73-77 cm (29-30 inches) and a bust of 93-97 cm (37-38 inches).
- EU 42 corresponds to US 10, fitting a waist of 78-82 cm (31-32 inches) and a bust of 98-102 cm (39-40 inches).
- EU 44 aligns with US 12, fitting a waist of 83-88 cm (33-34 inches) and a bust of 103-107 cm (41-42 inches).
- EU 46 corresponds to US 14, fitting a waist of 89-94 cm (35-36 inches) and a bust of 108-113 cm (43-44 inches).
- EU 48 aligns with US 16, fitting a waist of 97-102 cm (38-39 inches) and a bust of 114-119 cm (46-47 inches).
When converting sizes, it's always a good idea to consider these measurements as a guide to find your best fit.
European Sizes to UK Size
EU sizes can be converted quite easily into UK sizes, although they will still differ from brand to brand so it is important to check your bust and waist measurements before selecting a standard size. The measurements are listed here in cms:
EU 48 - UK 20 fits Waist 97-102cm and Bust 114-119cm
EU 34 - UK 6 fist Waist 60-64cm and Bust 79-83
EU 36 - UK 8 fits Waist 65-68cm and Bust 84-87cm
EU 38 - UK 10 fits Waist 69-72cm and Bust 88-92cm
EU 40 - UK 12 fits Waist 73-77cm and Bust 93-97cm
EU 42 - UK 14 fits Waist 78-82cm and Bust 98-102cm
EU 44 - UK 16 fits Waist 83-88cm and Bust 103-107cm
EU 46 - UK 18 fits Waist 89-94cm and Bust 108-113cm
EU to US Size Conversion Chart
| EU Size | UK Size | US Size | Waist (cm) | Bust (cm) | Waist (inches) | Bust (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU 34 | UK 6 | US 2 | 60-64 cm | 79-83 cm | 24-25 in | 31-32 in |
| EU 36 | UK 8 | US 4 | 65-68 cm | 84-87 cm | 26-27 in | 33-34 in |
| EU 38 | UK 10 | US 6 | 69-72 cm | 88-92 cm | 27-28 in | 35-36 in |
| EU 40 | UK 12 | US 8 | 73-77 cm | 93-97 cm | 29-30 in | 37-38 in |
| EU 42 | UK 14 | US 10 | 78-82 cm | 98-102 cm | 31-32 in | 39-40 in |
| EU 44 | UK 16 | US 12 | 83-88 cm | 103-107 cm | 33-34 in | 41-42 in |
| EU 46 | UK 18 | US 14 | 89-94 cm | 108-113 cm | 35-36 in | 43-44 in |
| EU 48 | UK 20 | US 16 | 97-102 cm | 114-119 cm | 38-39 in | 46-47 in |
This chart aligns EU sizes with their corresponding UK and US sizes, considering both waist and bust measurements in both centimeters and inches.
European shoe Sizes to US
European shoe sizes have a different numbering system, where EU sizes are typically whole numbers or occasionally half-sizes, while US sizes often include both whole and half sizes. For example, a European size 38 usually corresponds to a US women's size 7.5.
Conversion Chart for Women's European Shoe Sizes to US
| European Size | US Size |
|---|---|
| 35 | 4 - 4.5 |
| 36 | 5 - 5.5 |
| 37 | 6 - 6.5 |
| 38 | 7 - 7.5 |
| 39 | 8 - 8.5 |
| 40 | 9 - 9.5 |
| 41 | 10 - 10.5 |
| 42 | 11 - 11.5 |
