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Women's Pants Size Chart: Waist, Hips, US, UK, EU & Inseam

Women pants size chart with waist, hips, US, UK, EU and denim waist conversions plus fit notes.

Women pants size chart

Compare US numeric pants sizes with waist, hips, UK, EU and denim waist labels.

US sizeWaistHipsUKEUApprox denim waist
US 024-25 in / 61-64 cm34-35 in / 86-89 cmUK 4EU 32W24-25
US 225-26 in / 64-66 cm35-36 in / 89-91 cmUK 6EU 34W25-26
US 426-27 in / 66-69 cm36-37 in / 91-94 cmUK 8EU 36W26-27
US 627-28 in / 69-71 cm37-38 in / 94-97 cmUK 10EU 38W27-28
US 828-29 in / 71-74 cm38-39 in / 97-99 cmUK 12EU 40W28-29
US 1030-31 in / 76-79 cm40-41 in / 102-104 cmUK 14EU 42W30-31
US 1232-33 in / 81-84 cm42-43 in / 107-109 cmUK 16EU 44W32-33
US 1434-35 in / 86-89 cm44-45 in / 112-114 cmUK 18EU 46W34-35
US 1636-38 in / 91-97 cm46-48 in / 117-122 cmUK 20EU 48W36-38

Pants also depend on rise, thigh, fabric stretch and inseam. Use hips when choosing fitted pants.

How to measure before choosing a size

Measure over light clothing or underwear and keep the tape parallel to the floor.
For tops, jackets, and dresses, start with bust or chest, then check waist and hips.
For pants and jeans, prioritize waist, hips, rise, and inseam instead of the label alone.
If you are between sizes, choose by garment fit: size up for structured pieces and compare stretch for knit items.

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FAQ

What size is a 30 inch waist in women pants?

A 30 inch waist is often around US 10, UK 14 or EU 42, but hips and rise can change the best fit.

Do women pants sizes use waist inches?

Some do, especially denim. Numeric pants sizes are approximate and should be checked against waist and hips.

What if my waist and hips point to different sizes?

For fitted pants, prioritize hips and tailor the waist if needed; for elastic or wide-leg pants, waist may matter more.