Size XXL in numbers
Updated: 14 July 2026
In women's clothing, size XXL is European size 44 to 46. In the UK that is 16 to 18, in the US 12 to 14. The guide value behind it is 100 cm (39.4 in) bust up to 104 cm.
XXL in numbers and country sizes
| 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 |
In the standard chart XXL covers two European numbers, 44 and 46. Letter sizes are a coarser grid than numbers, so an XXL sometimes fits like a 44 and sometimes like a 46. The measurements in the chart tell you where you sit.
The measurements behind XXL
| 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 |
Guide values for XXL: 100 cm (39.4 in) bust, 84 cm (33.1 in) waist and 108 cm (42.5 in) hips, and in the upper number 104 cm (40.9 in) bust, 88 cm (34.6 in) waist and 112 cm (44.1 in) hips.
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.
The sizes either side
Below it sits XL (European size 42), above it 3XL (European size 48). If you land between two letters, the number sizes help: they are a finer grid.
Common questions
What clothing size is XXL?
European size 44 to 46. In the UK 16 to 18, in the US 12 to 14.
What measurements does size XXL have?
As guide values 100 cm (39.4 in) bust, 84 cm (33.1 in) waist and 108 cm (42.5 in) hips in the lower number and 104 cm (40.9 in) bust, 88 cm (34.6 in) waist and 112 cm (44.1 in) hips in the upper one.
Why does XXL fit differently at every brand?
Letter sizes bundle several number sizes together and every brand draws the boundary somewhere else. Go by your own measurements and the size chart of the brand.