Jeans Size Converter
Convert between US, EU, and UK jeans sizing systems instantly.
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Type in any field — the others update instantly. Sizes are approximate and vary by brand.
Jeans sizing systems differ between the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The US system uses waist measurements in inches, the EU system uses centimeter-based numbers, and the UK system uses its own numbering.
Conversion formulas (approximate):
- US to EU: EU size = US waist inches + 16 (e.g., US 32 = EU 48)
- US to UK: UK size = US waist inches (they are the same in most cases)
- EU to US: US size = EU size - 16
Complete size reference table:
| US Waist (inches) | EU Size | UK Size | Waist (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 42 | 26 | 66 |
| 27 | 43 | 27 | 69 |
| 28 | 44 | 28 | 71 |
| 29 | 45 | 29 | 74 |
| 30 | 46 | 30 | 76 |
| 31 | 47 | 31 | 79 |
| 32 | 48 | 32 | 81 |
| 33 | 49 | 33 | 84 |
| 34 | 50 | 34 | 86 |
| 36 | 52 | 36 | 91 |
| 38 | 54 | 38 | 97 |
| 40 | 56 | 40 | 102 |
| 42 | 58 | 42 | 107 |
Important notes about jeans sizing:
- These conversions are approximate guidelines. Actual fit varies significantly between brands and styles.
- “Vanity sizing” is common, where brands label jeans smaller than the actual waist measurement to make customers feel slimmer.
- The US waist size in inches is typically 1-3 inches smaller than your actual body waist measurement.
- EU sizes are not standardized across all European countries. Italian and French sizing may differ slightly.
- Always try jeans on or check the brand-specific size chart when buying online.
- Jeans length is typically measured as inseam in inches in all systems (e.g., 30, 32, 34 inches).
- Women’s jeans in the US often use a separate numbered system (0, 2, 4, 6, etc.) rather than waist inches.