European Jeans Size Converter
European Jeans Size Converter
Convert European (EU) jeans sizes to US sizes. Essential for shopping brands like Diesel, G-Star, or Zara.
Size Converter
Enter your waist size or measurement
Great! We'll use the exact flat measurement.
Converted Sizes
Reference Table
| US | UK | EU | AU | IT | FR | Waist (cm) | Inseam (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 26 | 42 | 66 | 42 | 34 | 66 | 30 |
| 27 | 27 | 43 | 69 | 43 | 35 | 68.5 | 30 |
| 28 | 28 | 44 | 72 | 44 | 36 | 71 | 30 |
| 29 | 29 | 45 | 74 | 45 | 37 | 73.5 | 30 |
| 30 | 30 | 46 | 76 | 46 | 38 | 76 | 30 |
| 31 | 31 | 47 | 79 | 47 | 39 | 78.5 | 32 |
| 32 | 32 | 48 | 81 | 48 | 40 | 81 | 32 |
| 33 | 33 | 49 | 84 | 49 | 41 | 83.5 | 32 |
| 34 | 34 | 50 | 86 | 50 | 42 | 86 | 32 |
| 36 | 36 | 52 | 91 | 52 | 44 | 91 | 32 |
| 38 | 38 | 54 | 96 | 54 | 46 | 96 | 34 |
| 40 | 40 | 56 | 101 | 56 | 48 | 101 | 34 |
| 42 | 42 | 58 | 106 | 58 | 50 | 106 | 34 |
| 44 | 44 | 60 | 111 | 60 | 52 | 111 | 34 |
Frequently Asked Questions
👖 How to Measure for Jeans
For the best fit, measure a pair of jeans that fit you well, rather than measuring your body directly. Lay them flat on a hard surface.
1. Waist
- Lay the jeans flat on a hard surface.
- Pull the waistband tight so the front and back align.
- Measure across the top edge and double the number.
2. Inseam
- Measure from the crotch seam down the inside of the leg to the hem.
- Keep the tape straight.
3. Front Rise
- Measure from the crotch seam up to the top of the waistband.
- This determines if they are high, mid, or low rise.
4. Thigh
- Measure across the leg, 1 inch below the crotch seam.
- Double this number for the full thigh circumference.
💡 Fit Tips
Raw Denim
Raw denim stretches up to 1 inch in the waist. Buy them snug.
Sanforized
Most modern jeans are pre-shrunk (sanforized) and won't shrink much.
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💡Quick Answer
European jeans sizes (e.g., 38, 40) are different from US waist sizes (e.g., 28, 30). A women's EU 38 is roughly a US 28. Use our converter for precise results.
Understanding European Jeans Sizing
European jeans sizing differs fundamentally from US sizing. While US sizes use waist measurements in inches (e.g., 30, 32), European sizes use a numerical system (e.g., 38, 40, 42) based on centimeters. This can be confusing when shopping from European brands like Diesel, G-Star, Zara, or H&M.
EU to US Conversion Tips
- Women's Conversion: Subtract 10 from the EU size to get an approximate US size (e.g., EU 38 ≈ US 28). However, this varies by brand.
- Men's Conversion: EU sizes for men are typically 14-16 sizes larger than US waist sizes (e.g., US 32 ≈ EU 46-48).
- Check the Measurements: The most reliable method is to check the brand's size chart for actual waist and hip measurements in centimeters, then convert to inches.
- Italian vs. French Sizing: Italian sizes (IT) may run 1-2 sizes smaller than standard EU sizes. French sizes (FR) are usually identical to EU.