Apparel Sizing EngineASTM D5585 & EN 13402US Size ⇄ UK Size

us to uk clothing size converter

Direct Answer Summary

To convert US clothing sizes to UK sizing, women add 4 to their US dress size (a US 6 equals a UK 10; a US 8 equals a UK 12). Men's suit jackets and pants share identical chest and waist measurements in inches across both British and American fashion standards.

Convert women's and men's apparel sizes between US and UK standards with accurate bust, waist, and hip charts.

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US Size to UK Size Calculator

Primary Converted Fit
UK 12Brasil: 42 (M)
Anatomical Bust/Chest37(94 cm)
Brasil (BR)

42 (M)

Padrão Nacional
US Size

8

Women's Numeric
UK Size

12

British Standard
EU Size

40

Continental Europe
Alpha Scale

M

Universal Alpha
Target Body Dimensions
Bust / Chest

37″ (94 cm)

Natural Waist

30″ (76 cm)

Full Hips

40″ (102 cm)

ASTM D5585 & EN 13402 garment sizing standards with anatomical cross-grading.

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Women's UK vs US

Add 4 to US Size

Standard women's dresses convert by adding 4 to the US number (e.g. a US 6 is a UK 10; a US 8 is a UK 12).

Women's EU vs US

Add 30 or 32

French/EU dress sizing adds 30 to 32 to the US size (e.g. US 6 equals EU 38, US 8 equals EU 40).

Men's Suits & Jackets

Add 10 for Continental EU

Men's chest numbers match in the US and UK (size 40). Continental EU adds 10 (US 40 equals EU 50).

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US to UK Clothing Size Converter Reference Table

Verified ASTM D5585 & EN 13402 International Apparel Matrix

Official Standards

International Apparel Size Conversion Chart.

Cross-reference international apparel sizing comparing US, UK, European (EU), and International Alpha standards according to ASTM D5585 and EN 13402 specifications.

Women's Apparel & Dress Sizing(Bust, Waist & Hip Range)

US SizeUKEUAlphaBust (in / cm)Waist (in / cm)Hips (in / cm)
00230XXS30″ (76 cm)23″ (58 cm)32″ (82 cm)
0432XXS31″ (79 cm)24″ (61 cm)33″ (84 cm)
2634XS32″ (82 cm)25″ (64 cm)35″ (89 cm)
4836S34″ (86 cm)27″ (69 cm)37″ (94 cm)
61038S35″ (89 cm)28″ (71 cm)38″ (97 cm)
81240M37″ (94 cm)30″ (76 cm)40″ (102 cm)
101442M38.5″ (98 cm)31.5″ (80 cm)41.5″ (106 cm)
121644L40″ (102 cm)33″ (84 cm)43″ (110 cm)
141846L42″ (107 cm)35″ (89 cm)45″ (115 cm)
162048XL44″ (112 cm)37″ (94 cm)47″ (120 cm)
182250XXL46″ (117 cm)39″ (99 cm)49″ (125 cm)
2024523XL48″ (122 cm)41″ (104 cm)51″ (130 cm)

Men's Suits, Jackets & Tops(Chest & Waist Circumference)

US / UK ChestEU SizeAlphaChest (in / cm)Waist (in / cm)
3444XS34″ (86 cm)28″ (71 cm)
3646S36″ (91 cm)30″ (76 cm)
3848M38″ (96 cm)32″ (81 cm)
4050M40″ (102 cm)34″ (86 cm)
4252L42″ (107 cm)36″ (91 cm)
4454L44″ (112 cm)38″ (97 cm)
4656XL46″ (117 cm)40″ (102 cm)
4858XXL48″ (122 cm)42″ (107 cm)
50603XL50″ (127 cm)44″ (112 cm)
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions.

Expert answers regarding apparel fit, garment dimensions, and international fashion sizing.

What is a US Women's size 6 in UK clothing?

A US Women's size 6 is a UK size 10.

Do UK clothes fit smaller than US clothes?

Yes, beyond the 4-number numerical offset, UK clothing is often cut slightly narrower through the shoulders and waist compared to American relaxed cuts.

Are men's clothing sizes different between the US and UK?

No, men's chest sizes for blazers and waist sizes for trousers match identically in inches between the US and UK.

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