UK Size Chart: Convert UK Sizes to US, EU & International
Convert UK clothing and shoe sizes to US, EU and international sizes for women, men and kids.
Women's UK to US and EU clothing sizes
| US | UK | EU | IT | Alpha | Approx bust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 0 | UK 4 | EU 32 | IT 36 | XXS | 30-31 in / 76-79 cm |
| US 2 | UK 6 | EU 34 | IT 38 | XS | 31-32 in / 79-81 cm |
| US 4 | UK 8 | EU 36 | IT 40 | S | 33-34 in / 84-86 cm |
| US 6 | UK 10 | EU 38 | IT 42 | S-M | 34-35 in / 86-89 cm |
| US 8 | UK 12 | EU 40 | IT 44 | M | 35-36 in / 89-91 cm |
| US 10 | UK 14 | EU 42 | IT 46 | M-L | 36-38 in / 91-97 cm |
| US 12 | UK 16 | EU 44 | IT 48 | L | 38-40 in / 97-102 cm |
| US 14 | UK 18 | EU 46 | IT 50 | L-XL | 40-42 in / 102-107 cm |
| US 16 | UK 20 | EU 48 | IT 52 | XL | 42-44 in / 107-112 cm |
UK-to-US women's clothing is often a four-number difference, but exact garment measurements are more reliable.
Men's UK and EU clothing sizes
| Alpha | UK chest | US chest | EU | Chest | Waist | Neck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 34 | 34 | 44 | 33-35 in / 84-89 cm | 27-29 in / 69-74 cm | 13.5-14 in / 34-36 cm |
| S | 36-38 | 36-38 | 46-48 | 35-38 in / 89-97 cm | 29-31 in / 74-79 cm | 14-14.5 in / 36-37 cm |
| M | 40 | 40 | 50 | 38-41 in / 97-104 cm | 32-34 in / 81-86 cm | 15-15.5 in / 38-39 cm |
| L | 42-44 | 42-44 | 52-54 | 42-45 in / 107-114 cm | 35-38 in / 89-97 cm | 16-16.5 in / 41-42 cm |
| XL | 46-48 | 46-48 | 56-58 | 46-49 in / 117-124 cm | 39-42 in / 99-107 cm | 17-17.5 in / 43-44 cm |
| XXL | 50-52 | 50-52 | 60-62 | 50-53 in / 127-135 cm | 43-46 in / 109-117 cm | 18-18.5 in / 46-47 cm |
Men's UK and US jacket/chest numbers are often similar, while EU jacket sizes are typically higher numeric labels.
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FAQ
Are UK and US clothing sizes the same?
Women's UK and US clothing sizes are not the same. A women's UK size is often four numbers higher than the US equivalent. Men's chest-based sizes may be closer.
What is a UK 12 in US women's sizing?
A UK 12 is commonly close to a US 8 and EU 40 in women's clothing.
Are UK shoe sizes the same as US shoe sizes?
No. Shoe conversions depend on men, women, kids, and the brand, so use a shoe-specific chart when possible.