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The Clothing Size Converter for Women translates US women's clothing sizes to their European (EU) and UK equivalents, plus provides approximate bust measurements in centimeters. International online shopping has made clothing size conversion more important than ever, and this tool helps you find the right fit when ordering from brands that use different sizing systems.
Women's clothing sizing is notoriously inconsistent, even within a single country. The phenomenon known as vanity sizing means that a 'size 6' today is physically larger than a 'size 6' was decades ago. Despite this, the relative relationships between US, EU, and UK sizes have remained fairly stable, making conversion charts useful as a starting point.
The standard US-to-EU conversion adds approximately 30 to the US size number: US 0 = EU 30, US 2 = EU 32, US 4 = EU 34, US 6 = EU 36, US 8 = EU 38, US 10 = EU 40, US 12 = EU 42, US 14 = EU 44. These conversions apply broadly to dresses, blouses, jackets, and most upper-body garments.
UK sizes follow a different pattern, generally being 4 sizes higher than US sizes: US 6 = UK 10, US 8 = UK 12, and so on. This is important for shoppers ordering from British brands like ASOS, Topshop, or Marks & Spencer.
The converter also provides approximate bust measurements in centimeters, which is the most reliable way to determine your size in any system. Body measurements are universal — regardless of the sizing system, a garment designed for an 87 cm bust will fit the same way. Most international brands now include centimeter measurements in their size guides, making body measurements the gold standard for online shopping. Always measure yourself and compare to the specific brand's size chart for the best fit.
The conversions are based on standard size charts: EU Size = US Size + 30 (approximately). UK Size = US Size + 4. Bust measurements increase by approximately 3 cm per size step. These are general guidelines; actual sizing varies by brand and garment type.
These are approximate conversions based on standard industry size charts. Actual fit varies significantly between brands, styles, and garment types. Always consult the specific brand's size chart and measure your bust, waist, and hips in centimeters for the most accurate sizing.
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US 6 = EU 36 = UK 10, approx 87cm bust
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US 10 = EU 40 = UK 14, approx 93cm bust
US women's size 6 is approximately EU size 36. This corresponds to a bust measurement of about 87 cm (34 inches).
UK sizes are generally 4 sizes higher than US sizes. So US 6 = UK 10, US 8 = UK 12, US 10 = UK 14, and so on.
Vanity sizing is the practice of labeling garments with smaller size numbers than their actual measurements would indicate. A modern US size 6 has the measurements that a size 10 had in the 1970s. This means size numbers are not standardized and vary widely between brands.
Wear a well-fitting bra and measure around the fullest part of your bust with a flexible tape measure, keeping it level and snug but not tight. This measurement is the most important for tops, dresses, and jackets.
Most European countries use the same EU sizing system (based on EN 13402), but there are variations. Italian and French sizes use different numbering: a French 38 equals an EU 36 equals a US 6. Always check the specific country's chart.
Plus sizes in the US typically start at size 14 or 16 (1X). EU plus sizes start around 46-48. The conversion formula (US + 30 = EU) generally still applies but may vary more at larger sizes.
Approximately: XS = US 0-2, S = US 4-6, M = US 8-10, L = US 12-14, XL = US 16-18. However, letter sizing varies dramatically between brands and is even less standardized than numerical sizing.
Pants and skirts use waist and hip measurements. The US-to-EU conversion (add 30) still applies approximately, but fit depends more on waist-hip ratio and garment cut. Always check the brand's specific bottom-wear size chart.
Clothing fit depends on body measurements (bust, waist, hips), body proportions, garment cut and style, fabric stretch, and brand-specific sizing. Two garments in the same labeled size can fit very differently. Taking your body measurements and comparing to size charts is more reliable than relying on size numbers alone.
If between sizes, size up for structured garments (blazers, tailored dresses) and size down for stretch fabrics (jersey dresses, knit tops). When in doubt, size up — alterations to take in a garment are easier than letting one out.
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