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MEN'S CLOTHING SIZE CONVERSION CHARTS

Clothing sizes in Europe are different than those found worldwide. Each country has its own, strong identity. If you are a visitor from the USA, U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, shopping for clothes in Continental Western Europe, it might be useful to know the different measuring criteria.

The following pages are designed to be a useful tool in converting worldwide sizes. Even though we tried our best to display the data as accurate as possible, we cannot guarantee that it is absolutely correct as sizes of garments, shoes, and accessories vary between manufacturers and even between different collections by the same designer. You should use these charts for approximation only.

The best way to know which size is the perfect fit for you is to measure up a garment you have at home that is a great fit and really comfortable, and find your size within a couple of centimetres of that garment.

** The following conversion charts are to be used as REFERENCE only.
Abbreviations : Cont.=Continental M=Man W=Woman

UNIVERSAL CONVERSION CHART AT A GLANCE

Unisex
Sizing
AustraliaAmerica  &
British Man
America &
British Woman
Continental
Man
Continental
Woman
2364846--
3386104838
4408125040
54210145242
64412165444
74614185646
84816205848
95018226050
105220246252
115422266454
125624286656

Please refer to the measurement according to these criteria :
CHEST : circumference measured under the armpits
SHOULDER : from top of left shoulder across back all the way to top of right shoulder, seam to seam
LENGHT : from bottom of collar (collar seam) to bottom of garment
SLEEVE : from top of shoulder sleeve (or strap seam) to end of cuff

How-to guide, Tips & Hints
For reliable results, please be as accurate as you possibly can. The measuring tape must be held naturally, neither stretched nor slackened.
Measuring your Chest : with both your arms down, place the tape under your armpits and tape measure by turning it completely around your body without holding your breath. Your coat size typically equals your actual chest size plus a couple of inches to allow adequate room for a sweater and a comfortable movement.
Measuring your Waist : tape measure around your waistline where you usually wear your trousers. If your waist size is bigger than your chest size, then the former is the one to look for in the chart in order to determine your coat size.

MAN'S CLOTHING SIZE CONVERSION

The US size may be followed by a letter designation S=Short, R=Regular, L=Long

EuropeanUKJapanUSA
4232S32
4434S34
4636S36
4838M38
5040L40
5042L42
5444LL44
5646LL46
5848LL48

MAN'S DRESS SHIRTS

The US collar size my be followed by a sleeve length in inches 32-35

EuropeanUKJapanUSA
36148714
3714½9114½
38159715
3915½10215½
411610716
4216½11216½
431711717
4417½12217½

MAN'S PANTS

Two numbers indicating waist size, and inseam lengths of 28-35

US
Inches
Int'l
cms
 US
Inches
Int'l
cms
2871 40101½
3076 42106½
3281  44112
3486  46117
3691½   48122
3896½  ----

USA Men's Size Standard

Approximate

US
Sizes
Neck
inc.
Chest
inc.
Sleeve
inc.
Waist
inc.
Neck
cm.
Chest
cm.
Sleeve
cm.
Waist
cm.
XS13-13½33-3431½-3227-2833-3484-8680-8168-71
S14-14½35-3732½-3329-3136-3789-9482-8473-79
M15-15½38-40 33½-3432-3438-3996-10285-8681-86
L16-16½42-4434½-3536-3840-42107-11287-8991-97
XL17-17½46-48 35½-3640-4243-45116-12290-91101-107
XXL18-18½50-5236-36½44-4646-47127-13291-93111-117
XXXL19-19½54-5636½-3750-5248-49137-14093-94127-132

MAN'S HAT SIZE

Many hats are sized only XS , S , M , L , XL

EuropeanUKJapanUSA EuropeanUKJapanUSA
536 3/853
XS
 597 1/859
M
556 5/855
S
 617 3/861
L
576 7/8577
M
 637 5/863
XL

USA MEN'S SIZE STANDARDS

Approximate

US
Sizes
Neck
inch
Chest
inch
Sleeve
inch
Waist
inch
Neck
cm.
Chest
cm.
Sleeve
cm.
Waist
cm.
XS13-13½33-3431½-3227-2833-3484-8680-8168-71
S14-14½35-3732½-3329-3136-3789-9482-8473-79
M15-15½38-40 33½-3432-3438-3996-10285-8681-86
L16-16½42-4434½-3536-3840-42107-11287-8991-97
XL17-17½46-48 35½-3640-4243-45116-12290-91101-107
XXL18-18½50-5236-36½44-4646-47127-13291-93111-117
XXXL19-19½54-5636½-3750-5248-49137-14093-94127-132

MAN'S SHOES

EuropeanUKJapanUSA EuropeanUKJapanUSA
37½256 41289
38625½ 42928½
38½267 4329½10
39726½ 441029 ½10½
39½27½8 4510½30½11
40828 4611½30½12

MAN'S HAT BELT

Measure around the waist

SizeLength
in inch.
Length
in cms
XS31"80cm
S33"85cm
M35"90cm
L37"95cm
XL39"100cm
XXL41"105cm
XXXL43"110cm

Worldwide Mens's Clothing Size Conversion Charts v2.0
This Guide is a section of our Worldwide Clothing Size Conversione Charts
Guide By La Petite Croisette™