Jeans Size Conversion Chart

Compare jeans sizes across US, UK, EU, and other international systems. Find your perfect fit for both men and women.

💡Quick Answer

Jeans sizes are often based on waist measurements in inches (e.g., 28, 30, 32). However, European sizes (e.g., 38, 40, 42) and UK sizes differ. Use our chart to find your equivalent size across all regions.

Gender	US	UK	EU	AU	IT	FR	Waist (cm)
men	26	26	42	66	42	34	66
men	27	27	43	69	43	35	68.5
men	28	28	44	72	44	36	71
men	29	29	45	74	45	37	73.5
men	30	30	46	76	46	38	76
men	31	31	47	79	47	39	78.5
men	32	32	48	81	48	40	81
men	33	33	49	84	49	41	83.5
men	34	34	50	86	50	42	86
men	36	36	52	91	52	44	91
men	38	38	54	96	54	46	96
men	40	40	56	101	56	48	101
men	42	42	58	106	58	50	106
men	44	44	60	111	60	52	111
women	22	4	32	4	36	32	56
women	23	5	33	5	37	33	58.5
women	24	6	34	6	38	34	61
women	25	7	35	7	39	35	63.5
women	26	8	36	8	40	36	66
women	27	9	37	9	41	37	68.5
women	28	10	38	10	42	38	71
women	29	11	39	11	43	39	73.5
women	30	12	40	12	44	40	76
women	31	13	41	13	45	41	78.5
women	32	14	42	14	46	42	81
women	34	16	44	16	48	44	86
women	36	18	46	18	50	46	91
kids	2	2	92	2	2	2	51
kids	3	3	98	3	3	3	52
kids	4	4	104	4	4	4	53
kids	5	5	110	5	5	5	54
kids	6	6	116	6	6	6	56
kids	7	7	122	7	7	7	58
kids	8	8	128	8	8	8	60
kids	10	10	140	10	10	10	64
kids	12	12	152	12	12	12	68
kids	14	14	164	14	14	14	72

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I read a jeans size chart?

Find your local size (e.g., US Size 8) or your measurements (e.g., 29-inch waist) in the corresponding column. Then, read across the row to find the equivalent size in other regions like UK, EU, or Italy.

Why do my jeans sizes vary by brand?

Brands use different "blocks" or patterns based on their target customer. Additionally, "vanity sizing" means many brands label jeans smaller than their actual measurements to flatter customers. Always check the specific brand's chart.

What if I am between sizes?

If you are between sizes, consider the fabric. If the jeans have stretch (elastane/spandex), size down as they will give. If they are 100% rigid cotton, size up for comfort.

Understanding International Jeans Sizing

Navigating international jeans sizing can be tricky. While US sizes often use inches (waist/inseam), European sizes typically use a numbering system (e.g., 36, 38, 40) that roughly corresponds to half the hip measurement in centimeters. UK sizes are similar to US dress sizes but can vary.

Key Conversion Tips

The "Minus 10" Rule (Roughly): For some European sizes (like Italian), subtracting 10-14 from the size can sometimes give you the US waist size, but this is imprecise. Always use a chart.
Inches are Universal: The most reliable way to convert sizes is to know your waist and hip measurements in inches and centimeters. Most brands provide these raw measurements.
Don't Ignore the Rise: A low-rise jean in Size 28 will sit on your hips (which are wider) and might feel too tight compared to a high-rise Size 28 that sits on your natural waist.

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Jeans Size Conversion Chart

💡Quick Answer

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I read a jeans size chart?

Why do my jeans sizes vary by brand?

What if I am between sizes?

Understanding International Jeans Sizing

Key Conversion Tips

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