Clothing Size Converter
Convert men's and women's clothing sizes between US, UK, EU, and International S/M/L/XL sizing systems.
Converted Sizes
US
8
UK
12
EU
40
International (S/M/L)
M
How to Use the Clothing Size Converter
Choose Women's or Men's sizing (since the two use entirely different charts), select the sizing system you know (US, UK, EU, or International S/M/L), and pick your size. The converter matches it against a standard clothing-size conversion chart and shows the equivalent size in every other system at once.
Example
A US Women's size 8 converts to approximately UK 12, EU 40, and International size M. A US Men's size 40 converts to approximately UK 40, EU 50, and International size M.
Common Use Cases
- Shopping from an international clothing retailer that lists sizes differently.
- Converting a size for a gift when you only know it in one system.
- Checking International S/M/L equivalents against a numeric size.
FAQs
Why do men's and women's sizes use different charts?
Men's and women's clothing is cut to different body proportions and follows separate, largely unrelated numbering conventions in most sizing systems — a "size 8" in women's clothing has no direct relationship to any men's size, which is why this tool keeps the two charts completely separate.
Why does the same size vary between brands?
Clothing sizing isn't tightly regulated, and brands frequently use their own fit models and measurements — a phenomenon often called "vanity sizing." This converter uses widely referenced standard charts as a reliable starting point, but always check a specific brand's own size chart when possible for the most accurate fit.
Is International sizing the same everywhere?
Roughly, but not exactly — International S/M/L/XL labels are a simplified, widely used convention rather than a single global legal standard, so exact measurements behind each letter size can still vary somewhat by brand and country.