Jeans Size Chart: Waist, Hips, Inseam, US, UK & EU

Waist size	Waist	Hips	US	UK	EU
24	24 in / 61 cm	34 in / 86 cm	US 00-0	UK 4	EU 30-32
26	26 in / 66 cm	36 in / 91 cm	US 2-4	UK 6-8	EU 34-36
28	28 in / 71 cm	38 in / 97 cm	US 6-8	UK 10-12	EU 38-40
30	30 in / 76 cm	40 in / 102 cm	US 10-12	UK 14-16	EU 42-44
32	32 in / 81 cm	42 in / 107 cm	US 14-16	UK 18-20	EU 46-48
34	34 in / 86 cm	44 in / 112 cm	US 18	UK 22	EU 50
36	36 in / 91 cm	46 in / 117 cm	US 20	UK 24	EU 52

How to measure before choosing a size

Measure natural waist and fullest hips, then compare both to the chart.

Use inseam for length: short is often around 28-30 inches, regular 30-32, and long 33-34.

Stretch denim may fit closer; rigid denim often needs more room.

If waist and hips disagree, prioritize hips for skinny or straight fits and waist for relaxed fits with tailoring options.

Start with your waist measurement.

Compare pants waist and inseam labels.

Use bust, waist, and hip measurements for full apparel sizing.

Most searchers want a fast women's clothing lookup that combines numeric sizes, alpha sizes, country conversions, and body measurements.

Men's sizing searches usually split into tops/jackets by chest and neck, and pants by waist plus inseam.

Waist searches are measurement-led: users know or need to measure their waist and want the closest pants, jeans, dress, or alpha size.

Pants searchers need practical fit: waist, inseam, rise, and how men's W x L labels relate to women's numeric sizes.

Measurement-guide users need practical instructions before they can trust a chart or converter.

Dress shoppers want a fast US/UK/EU conversion and a measurement table for bust, waist and hips because dress numbers differ by brand.

What does a jeans size 28 mean?

A jeans size 28 usually refers to about a 28-inch waist, but the matching US numeric size varies by brand and fit.

Should jeans be sized by waist or hips?

Use both. Waist helps with the waistband, while hips determine whether fitted denim will pull or feel tight.

What inseam should I choose for jeans?

Choose based on height, shoe choice, and desired break. Common inseams are 28-30 inches short, 30-32 regular, and 33-34 long.