EU size 46
Updated: 14 July 2026
European clothing size 46 is XXL in letter sizes, UK 18 in Britain, US 14 in the States, 48 in France and 52 in Italy. The guide measurements behind it are 104 cm (40.9 in) bust, 88 cm (34.6 in) waist and 112 cm (44.1 in) hips.
Size 46 in every system
| EU / DE | International | UK | US | FR | IT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | XL | 14 | 10 | 44 | 48 |
| 44 | XXL | 16 | 12 | 46 | 50 |
| 46 | XXL | 18 | 14 | 48 | 52 |
| 48 | 3XL | 20 | 16 | 50 | 54 |
| 50 | 3XL | 22 | 18 | 52 | 56 |
The measurements behind size 46
| EU / DE | International | Bust | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 50 | 3XL | 116 cm / 45.7 in | 100 cm / 39.4 in | 124 cm / 48.8 in |
These are the guide values the standard chart uses to define the size. If your bust is around 104 cm, size 46 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 46 does not fit
One size down is 44 (100 cm bust, 108 cm hips), one size up is 48 (110 cm bust, 118 cm hips). From 44 to 46 the chart adds 4 cm of bust and hips, from 46 to 48 it adds 6 cm.
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 46?
As guide values 104 cm (40.9 in) bust, 88 cm (34.6 in) waist and 112 cm (44.1 in) hips. Brands differ from this.
What is EU size 46 in letter sizes?
XXL. In the UK it is size 18, in the US 14.
What is EU size 46 in Italian and French sizes?
Italy 52, France 48. Italian sizes run 6 numbers above the European ones, French sizes 2.