EU size 44
Updated: 14 July 2026
European clothing size 44 is XXL in letter sizes, UK 16 in Britain, US 12 in the States, 46 in France and 50 in Italy. The guide measurements behind it are 100 cm (39.4 in) bust, 84 cm (33.1 in) waist and 108 cm (42.5 in) hips.
Size 44 in every system
| EU / DE | International | UK | US | FR | IT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | L | 12 | 8 | 42 | 46 |
| 42 | XL | 14 | 10 | 44 | 48 |
| 44 | XXL | 16 | 12 | 46 | 50 |
| 46 | XXL | 18 | 14 | 48 | 52 |
| 48 | 3XL | 20 | 16 | 50 | 54 |
The measurements behind size 44
| EU / DE | International | Bust | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | L | 92 cm / 36.2 in | 76 cm / 29.9 in | 100 cm / 39.4 in |
| 42 | XL | 96 cm / 37.8 in | 80 cm / 31.5 in | 104 cm / 40.9 in |
| 44 | XXL | 100 cm / 39.4 in | 84 cm / 33.1 in | 108 cm / 42.5 in |
| 46 | XXL | 104 cm / 40.9 in | 88 cm / 34.6 in | 112 cm / 44.1 in |
| 48 | 3XL | 110 cm / 43.3 in | 94 cm / 37 in | 118 cm / 46.5 in |
These are the guide values the standard chart uses to define the size. If your bust is around 100 cm, size 44 is your starting point. Whether the garment fits in the end comes down to how the brand cuts it.
How to measure yourself
Measure in your underwear with a soft tape. Three measurements are enough:
- Bust: around the fullest part, with the tape level across your back.
- Waist: around the narrowest part, usually a hand width above your navel.
- Hips: around the fullest part of your seat.
Keep the tape snug but not tight. The values in the chart are guide values, not a promise. If you fall between two sizes, go by your bust for tops and by your hips for trousers and skirts.
If 44 does not fit
One size down is 42 (96 cm bust, 104 cm hips), one size up is 46 (104 cm bust, 112 cm hips). In this part of the chart each step is 4 cm of bust and hips.
If you land in between, the larger number is usually the smarter pick. Taking a garment in is easier than letting it out.
Common questions
What are the measurements for EU size 44?
As guide values 100 cm (39.4 in) bust, 84 cm (33.1 in) waist and 108 cm (42.5 in) hips. Brands differ from this.
What is EU size 44 in letter sizes?
XXL. In the UK it is size 16, in the US 12.
What is EU size 44 in Italian and French sizes?
Italy 50, France 46. Italian sizes run 6 numbers above the European ones, French sizes 2.