US sizes in EU
Updated: 14 July 2026
US 8 is European size 40. The rule behind it is simple: EU is US plus 32. The chart lists every women's size from EU 32 to 54, with the bust measurement as a guide value.
US and European sizes side by side
| US | EU / DE | UK | International | Bust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 32 | 4 | XXS | 76 cm |
| 2 | 34 | 6 | XS | 80 cm |
| 4 | 36 | 8 | S | 84 cm |
| 6 | 38 | 10 | M | 88 cm |
| 8 | 40 | 12 | L | 92 cm |
| 10 | 42 | 14 | XL | 96 cm |
| 12 | 44 | 16 | XXL | 100 cm |
| 14 | 46 | 18 | XXL | 104 cm |
| 16 | 48 | 20 | 3XL | 110 cm |
| 18 | 50 | 22 | 3XL | 116 cm |
| 20 | 52 | 24 | 4XL | 122 cm |
| 22 | 54 | 26 | 4XL | 128 cm |
The calculation
The offset is the same across the whole chart: EU is US plus 32. Both scales run in steps of two, so nothing drifts at the top or the bottom.
That holds for the numbering, not for the cut. How a garment sits is up to the brand. The numbers only tell you which row to look at.
Measurements instead of numbers
| EU / DE | International | Bust | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | XXS | 76 cm / 29.9 in | 60 cm / 23.6 in | 84 cm / 33.1 in |
| 34 | XS | 80 cm / 31.5 in | 64 cm / 25.2 in | 88 cm / 34.6 in |
| 36 | S | 84 cm / 33.1 in | 68 cm / 26.8 in | 92 cm / 36.2 in |
| 38 | M | 88 cm / 34.6 in | 72 cm / 28.3 in | 96 cm / 37.8 in |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 54 | 4XL | 128 cm / 50.4 in | 112 cm / 44.1 in | 136 cm / 53.5 in |
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.
Common questions
What is US 8 in EU sizes?
US 8 is European size 40, or L.
How do I convert US to EU sizes?
Add 32 to the US number. US 6 becomes EU 38.
Are US sizes cut smaller than European ones?
The numbers are smaller, the garments are not. US 8 and EU 40 stand for the same guide measurements, here 92 cm bust.