EU size 48
Updated: 14 July 2026
European clothing size 48 is 3XL in letter sizes, UK 20 in Britain, US 16 in the States, 50 in France and 54 in Italy. The guide measurements behind it are 110 cm (43.3 in) bust, 94 cm (37 in) waist and 118 cm (46.5 in) hips.
Size 48 in every system
| EU / DE | International | UK | US | FR | IT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | XXL | 16 | 12 | 46 | 50 |
| 46 | XXL | 18 | 14 | 48 | 52 |
| 48 | 3XL | 20 | 16 | 50 | 54 |
| 50 | 3XL | 22 | 18 | 52 | 56 |
| 52 | 4XL | 24 | 20 | 54 | 58 |
The measurements behind size 48
| EU / DE | International | Bust | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 52 | 4XL | 122 cm / 48 in | 106 cm / 41.7 in | 130 cm / 51.2 in |
These are the guide values the standard chart uses to define the size. If your bust is around 110 cm, size 48 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 48 does not fit
One size down is 46 (104 cm bust, 112 cm hips), one size up is 50 (116 cm bust, 124 cm hips). In this part of the chart each step is 6 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 48?
As guide values 110 cm (43.3 in) bust, 94 cm (37 in) waist and 118 cm (46.5 in) hips. Brands differ from this.
What is EU size 48 in letter sizes?
3XL. In the UK it is size 20, in the US 16.
What is EU size 48 in Italian and French sizes?
Italy 54, France 50. Italian sizes run 6 numbers above the European ones, French sizes 2.