US vs European t-shirt sizes (2024)

FAQs

Are European and American shirt sizes the same? ›

It is also worth remembering that in general, European sizing runs slightly smaller than US sizing. So even though a size 8 in US is a European size 38, it might still run slightly smaller than you're expecting.

Unless given instructions and other information on American sizes, clothing manufactures in other countries will make their clothing to fit their own people's sizes, which are smaller. That's one of the main reasons Americans should buy " Made in America".

Answer: Shirt size 40 is the the medium shirt size in the European shirt size scale. 40 actually stands for the circ*msize of the collor which is in this case 40cm.

As it turns out, UK shirt sizes are identical to US shirt sizes.

European clothing tends to fit approximately 1 to 2 sizes smaller than their corresponding American size.

Large size in the US normally corresponds to a UK size 34. However, there can be differences by brand. Best is to look your body measurement up in our table above.

What is Mens XL in European size? ›

The fit is called a Euro fit. That means it's slightly more fitted than the usual boxy cut of some other t-shirts. Take a look at the sizes below – you may find you want to size up unless you like to wear your shirts fitted, but it's available in 2XL so you should be fine.

Convert men's US sizing to Euro Sizing by adding 33 to your US shoe size. For example, if you wear a men's US size 10 shoe then size 43 is likely your Euro size. Convert women's US sizing to Euro Sizing by adding 31 to your US shoe size.

European Fit is a term adopted by Van Heusen to represent todays contemporary fit. The word Contemporary meaning "of the time". The European business shirt is slimmer than the classic fit and larger than a slim fit shirt. It sits in the middle.

As you can see in the chart below, the US size is 2 sizes smaller than the UK size. For example, if you need a US women's size 12, you would need to order a UK women's size 16. For a US women's size 18, this would be a UK women's size 22.

Large size in the US normally corresponds to a UK size 34. However, there can be differences by brand. Best is to look your body measurement up in our table above.

Is XL and XXL the same size? ›

A: In answer to your question, an XXL is the next size up from an XL (Girth, Sleeves, Length) A 2XL is the same dimensions as an XL in length with a little more girth. Hope this helps!

You've probably heard that European sizing, in general, runs smaller than American sizing. This is true not just of European shoes, but all types of European clothing.

In terms of size the two are almost even, with Europe only slightly bigger than the US (10.2 million sq km vs 9.8 million sq km) but this includes large parts of Russia. The EU, which many people think of as Europe, has a population of 510 million people, in an area half the size of the US (4.3 million sq km).

EU sizing increases +2/3 of a cm in each size, US sizing adds +1/3 of an inch to each size. Both also add to the width depending on the last type. Conversion system matches to the nearest full size, and the tolerance for this has brands with different conversions.

A few easy rules to remember:

Minus 2 sizes to get your US size (for example, a UK dress size 6 is a US dress size 2) French sizes are also used in Belgium and Portugal.

What is European size 40 in US? ›

Sizing can vary greatly from country to country—while a woman may be a size 6 in America, for instance, she'll need to shop for size 6/8 in the United Kingdom or size 40 in Italy.

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.

European fashions are most easily recognized by their clean, simple lines. The cut of almost all pieces of clothing, from suits to dresses, have a sleek, geometric appearance. You should look for clothes that are similarly simple in shape, with clean, elegant lines.

Are UK and US T shirt sizes the same? ›

If you are a woman go for higher size than your US size when buying clothes. If you are a US 4, in UK size, you will be a UK 8. If you are a man, go for the same size when buying clothes. For example, a size US 30-32 is the same as a UK 30-32.

European clothing tends to fit approximately 1 to 2 sizes smaller than their corresponding American size.

Convert men's US sizing to Euro Sizing by adding 33 to your US shoe size. For example, if you wear a men's US size 10 shoe then size 43 is likely your Euro size. Convert women's US sizing to Euro Sizing by adding 31 to your US shoe size.