Matching men's clothing sizes. US shoe sizes. English men's clothing sizes

Different countries have their own sizing system for shoes and clothing. In this regard, when ordering things from American sites to Ukraine, you may encounter a problem in determining your size. The fact is that our compatriots use the metric system of measurements, and US clothing sizes are determined by inches. How to find a way out of such a situation?

Size charts

In order for orders from foreign sites to be successful and all purchased items to be the right size, you should first measure your body in order to find out all the necessary parameters. And then there are three ways out of the situation:
find a tape for measurements, graduated in inches;
using a calculator or a converter program, convert your parameters from centimeters to inches;
use special plates with the sizes of different countries.

Of course, the most effective and simple method is this. If you learn how to use it, then foreign online shopping will always be successful and you won’t have to waste time processing returns or selling clothes that didn’t fit.

Please pay attention! The size charts presented by us are universal and may differ from the size charts of some stores! Therefore, we recommend that you ultimately compare the proposed US comparison tables with the size chart (Size Chart) of the store of interest.

Human parameters

When you determine the US clothing size, you should pay attention to the correct measurements of body parameters, which plays an important role. If you make a mistake in the process, the acquisition may be a little too big or too small.

Measurements are taken as close to the body as possible, but do not tighten the tape too much. If suddenly any indicator is in the middle of two markings, you should round it up.

When buying clothes for the upper body, you should find out the circumference of the bust and waist. The chest must be measured at the most protruding points. When measuring the circumference of the waist, the tape is freely passed in its thinnest part. In this case, the stomach is not retracted. To determine the length of the sleeve, you should measure the distance from the back of the center of the neck, around the slightly bent elbow and to the wrist. In addition, it is necessary to determine whether the length of the selected clothing is suitable by laying the tape from the junction of the shoulder and neck to the desired mark.
When buying clothes for the lower body, you should find out:
hip circumference - at the most protruding points of the buttocks and thighs;
the length of the side seam - from the bone of the thigh to the feet;
the length of the inner seam - from the crotch to the feet.

The US dimensional grid involves determining the height of a person, since the labeling of clothing also depends on this. This indicator is taken from the highest part of the back of the head to the sole.
There are generally accepted tables for women and men, with the help of which you can convert US Russia clothing sizes. However, if the site of the online store you have chosen has its own size range of products, then you should be guided by it.

American clothing sizes for adults are marked with the letters:
XXS - very, very small;
XXL - very, very large;
XS - very small;
XL - extra large;
S - small;
L - large;
M - medium.

Also, numbers from 0 to 22 are used to determine. For women's clothing, first of all, measurements of chest circumference, waist circumference, hip circumference will be required. For example, if the hips are 88 cm, the waist is 60 cm, the chest is 80 cm, this is the 40th Russian size. It corresponds to the American second or XS. Men usually need to know their waist and chest circumference. For example, the Russian 50th size (chest 100 cm, waist 86 cm) corresponds to the American 40th or M.

US child sizes

In order to choose the appropriate sizes for US children's clothing, you need to find out the following parameters of the child:
weight;
height;
hip girth;
chest girth;
waist circumference;
sleeve or trousers length (inside and outside seam). When all indicators are removed, the US children's clothing size chart is used, with which you can easily convert Ukrainian markings to American ones. The size chart for children in the United States is also focused on the age of the child and is divided into three main categories:
1. Baby - from 0 to 2 years;
2. Kids - from 2 to 8 years;
3. Juniors - from 8 to 14 years. US children's clothing sizes from birth to 7 years are the same for boys and girls, but starting from 8 years of age, they differ.

US shoe sizes

The size grid of US shoes is divided into three main classes: men's, women's, and children's. Shoes for babies are also divided by age groups:
0-9 months;
9 months - 4 years;
4-7 years;
7-12 years. To find out your size, you need to measure the foot diagonally from the center of the base of the foot to the end of the big toe. The indicator is taken in centimeters, and then converted to inches. It will be even easier if you take your measurements with a ruler graduated in inches. If you know your size from Russian markings, the US shoe size table will help you convert it to American. In addition to the length of the shoe, you also need to know its completeness, because the width of the foot is different for different people. It is measured in the widest part of the foot at the extreme points between the joints of the little finger and thumb. Then you should look at the corresponding table. The marking of the fullness of shoes from the USA is as follows:
Wide - C - wide;
Extra-Wide - E - very wide;
Narrow - A - the smallest;
Average - B - average.

Learn to correctly determine your size and your shopping on foreign sites will always be pleasant, profitable and successful.

Representatives of the stronger sex buy things that match the parameters of the figure. There are special size charts that you need to use if you can’t try on clothes. These grids indicate how to select trousers, jeans, shirts, T-shirts, jackets, underwear for certain parameters.

Dimensional grid of men's clothing

You can find out your parameters using a centimeter tape. When making measurements, it should not be allowed to sag or tighten strongly. It is better to remove everything from yourself so that the result is as accurate as possible. If the measure is the average value between the two, then choose the larger one. How to take measurements:

1. It is advisable to work with an assistant.
2. Grab your stomach tightly without pulling in. Record the result.
3. Measure your bust. Pass the tape around the armpits at the highest points.

Size chart of men's clothing:

Correspondence grid of international and Russian things:

The English dimensional grid is often used:

Men's pants size chart

To choose, you need to know the volume of the abdomen, hips, and two lengths: along the inner seam and side. To find out the first indicator, lay a centimeter tape from the groin to the ankle. Lateral length - the distance from the bone on the thigh. You also need to take measurements at the most protruding points of the buttocks. This is the size of the hips. Trouser designations (hereinafter in centimeters):

Outerwear

Coats, jackets, etc. should not be too tight, because there will be other things under them. To select some products, you will need to know the following length indicators:

• sleeves;
• on the back.

shirts

The main criterion for choosing is the girth of the neck at the base. Shirt markings:

Additionally, next to the numbers there may be a letter indicating growth:

• S: 163–168;
• R: 170-180;
• L: 182–190.

Sometimes the collar is marked not in centimeters, but in inches. To figure it out, divide your score by 2.5. For example, your neck circumference is 40 cm. So you need a 16-inch shirt. Shirts may have sleeve lengths. This is the distance from the edge of the shoulder to the wrist with the elbow slightly bent.

Jackets

Designations:

Additionally, a letter indicating height:

• xxS: 163–168;
• xxR: 170–180;
• xxL: 182–190.

T-shirts

Markings:

Jeans

You need to know the required length along the inseam and the volume of the abdomen. This is the distance from the groin to the ankle. Jeans designations:

Men's underwear

Marking of shorts, boxers:

Workwear Size Chart

Men's dimensional grid according to GOST:

Table of men's clothing sizes for large sweaters, sweaters, t-shirts, shirts:

Features of dimensional grids in different countries

There are international markings, but they are not generally accepted. Features of different countries that you need to consider when ordering things from abroad:

1. Italy. Manufacturers underestimate the marking by 2 units. An Italian thing labeled 44 will match Russian 46.
2. America. More and more by about 0.5-1 size. If you need 48, then take 46-47.
3. China. Things from this country, as a rule, are at least 1 size smaller than the declared one.

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How difficult it is sometimes for us to choose clothes by size in the store. It seems that you know what size you wear, but in practice you come across a variety of size systems: Russian, European, and it’s almost impossible to say exactly what you need. And if in a regular store or boutique there is still an opportunity to try on this or that thing of different sizes, then when ordering something in an online store, you have no right to make a mistake. You need to know exactly the correspondence of European clothing sizes to Russian ones, so that the purchased item fits perfectly on the figure.

Understanding Computing Systems

Today, common systems for calculating sizes are Russian, European and universal European. To designate the first two, numbers are used, and for the third, the familiar letters of the Latin alphabet are used: S, that is, small - small; M, that is, medium - medium; L, that is, large - large (sometimes with the prefix X, which means extra). And if you can somehow figure out the universal marking without outside help, then comparing European and Russian sizes sometimes causes a lot of difficulties.

Learning to read European clothing sizes

The standard of European sizes was approved in the recent 2007, its main indicator is the chest circumference (for both men's and women's sizes). According to the measurements, an alphabetic code of sizes was compiled, in which Latin letters are also used.

The ratio of chest girth and European letter size

For women, the most common:

1. S. This clothing size is suitable for girls and women whose chest circumference varies between 82-90 cm. For girls with larger breasts, it is not recommended to wear clothes in this size, as they will not sit nicely on the body.
2. M. If your bust is 90-98cm, this is your size. By the way, according to men, ladies with clothing size M are the most feminine.
3. L. Do you have a chest with a girth of 98-106 cm? This is a sign that clothes of this size will fit most successfully on you. Busty beauties with a thin waist and narrow hips also wear this size of clothes, they have to adjust each new thing to fit their parameters.

Additional sizes:

1. XXS. With a chest circumference of 66-74 cm, ask the seller to provide you with clothes in this size.
2. XS. Your chest is 74-82 cm in girth? Congratulations, you have a clothing size that is the ultimate dream of many women.
3. XL. Are you 107-119 cm in chest girth? Then look closely at the clothes of this particular size, so that it would be comfortable to walk and breathe in a brand new blouse.
4. XXL. Bust - 119-131 cm. Beautiful ladies, do not even agree to try on clothes that are too small, because it can harm your health. Wear only clothing that is your size and that does not pinch, constrict or cause discomfort.

About men's clothing sizes

European clothing sizes are also found on the labeling of men's clothing, so you can choose a shirt for your beloved man without his presence. To do this, simply know its European size.

Bust and Euro-size for representatives of the strong half of humanity:

• XXS - 70-78 cm;
• XS - 78-86 cm;
• S - 86-94 cm;
• M - 94-102 cm;
• L - 102-110 cm;
• XL - 110-118 cm;
• XXL - 118-129 cm.

If your man's chest girth corresponds to a figure that is just at the intersection of two different sizes - choose the one that is larger so that he does not have to walk in tight clothes.

We compare Russian and European sizes

Of course, knowing exactly the measurements of your parameters is good. But what to do in a situation where you know exactly what size of clothes you have according to Russian sizes, and the markings on things are European? And what to do if there was no measuring tape at hand and you need to calculate the required clothing sizes right now?

European and Russian sizes can be compared or even compared. For convenience, we compare not only the letter marking, but also the digital European one.

Men's clothing (Russian and European clothing sizes in alphabetic and numerical terms):

1. 44-46 = XS = 34-35 size.
2. 46-48=S=36-38 size.
3. 48-50 = M = 39-41 size.
4. 50-52=L=42-44 size.
5. 52-54=XL=45-47 size.

Women's clothing (translation of European clothing sizes into Russian):

1. XS \u003d 32-34 \u003d 40 Russian size (petite ladies who wear the fortieth Russian size, having seen "XS" or "32" on the tag, can safely take the thing they like to the fitting room).
2. S = 34-36 = 42 (full Russian size).
3. M = 38-40 = 44 (this is the most common clothing size that is suitable for a woman of average build).
4. L \u003d 40-42 \u003d 46 (often this size is worn by both fragile girls with magnificent breasts, and girls of average build who like looser things.
5. X \u003d 44-46 \u003d 48-50 (clothing sizes for curvy ladies).

Today, European clothing sizes are much more common on tags, so every woman should know these ratios.

Why is it important to know your Russian size?

Not always for marking the size on imported items, alphabetic values ​​\u200b\u200band numbers that are presented in the lists are used, that is, universal European sizes for women's clothing or men's clothing. Individual country sizes can also be used, such as Germany, France or the UK.

In this case, it is worth remembering a small rule: subtracting "6" from the Russian size, you will get your German size (for example: 46 - 6 = 40). The French size differs from Russian by 4, and Italian by only 2. To translate the English European clothing size into Russian, you need to subtract 32.

That's how, using simple arithmetic, you can always choose only things of the correct size! The main thing is to either write down this information for yourself, or just remember it so that when you familiarize yourself with the tag of any thing, you don’t have a drop of doubt about whether this is your size or not.

It is better, of course, to try on clothes before buying, especially if your bust, waist and hip measurements are not quite proportional. Good luck with your purchases and the most pleasant prices!

When buying clothes, you must either know your size exactly, or try on. Unfortunately, not all wardrobe items can be tried on, for example, they buy underwear by indicating the desired marking to the seller. Below we will tell you how to determine the size of men's underpants, taking into account the girth of your waist and hips. The marking table will help us with this, in which it is also easy to compare sizes.

Markings of different countries

Underwear in different countries has, respectively, different markings, there are also international sizes of men's underpants. Knowing your Russian marking, you can compare it with the sizes of underwear made in Europe and the USA. This is convenient when buying in a regular store and via the Internet.

For example, you wear Russian size 50 and want to buy imported underwear. In this case, your international marking will be L, and the European size is 50. Looking at the table, you will see that the Russian and European EUR sizes are the same, but US US underwear has different markings. The size chart will not allow you to make a mistake when buying, which will then lead to discomfort when wearing underwear. Just take your Russian size and compare it in the table with the markings of other countries.

Also, using the table, you can find out the size of the underpants by the circumference of the waist and hips, which will help you choose underwear if you have lost weight or gained weight.

Size according to the circumference of the waist

If you decide to find out your exact size of linen according to the circumference of the waist and hips, then you need to pick up a measuring tape (flexible centimeter) and measure. To measure your hips, wrap a flexible tape around the most prominent part of your buttocks. The measurement of the waist circumference is done along the line where the elastic band of the underwear will pass.

There are almost no difficulties, there are only a few rules. Firstly, the tape should not be strongly stretched or relaxed, and secondly, a flexible centimeter, when measured, should wrap around the waist parallel to the floor. Do you know your waist and hip measurements? Now we turn to the table again and see that the hips are 103-106 cm and the waist is 85-90 cm - this is the classic 50th size. An important point - if you have a non-standard figure, then underwear is bought according to the maximum size. For example, if the waist circumference corresponds to the 48th size, and the hips to the 50th marking, then they buy exactly the 50th size.

Sometimes, even with a standard figure, it is necessary to choose the size of underwear by marking more. This rule is suitable for pure cotton underwear, as it does not stretch well and accurate sizing can lead to discomfort when wearing panties. If the underwear is made using elastane, then it is chosen exactly in size.

When buying things from a European manufacturer, you often encounter the problem of choosing a size. Russian and European sizes differ in both men's and women's dimensional grids. The same applies to clothes for children. To harmonize European clothing sizes with Russian ones, you need to correctly take your measurements and determine your number from the table. The correspondence of the data to the measurements will be given below, it will also be described how to correctly take measurements from yourself in order to avoid errors when selecting things.

Women's and men's meshes are different from each other, this must be taken into account when determining the size and choosing a thing. When choosing clothes for children, you should be guided by the same rules as when choosing clothes for adult men and women. The correspondence of Russian to European clothing sizes is given below.

Women's

The dimensional grid of women's clothing is based on the compliance of the volumes of the female body with the standards. If during the purchase it was not possible to find a match between standard and real volumes, you should be guided by the following rules:

• in skirts and dresses, you should focus on the data of the chest and waist, since skirts are often more magnificent;
• the key when choosing the right number is the chest girth (except for trousers, skirts).

With too lush or too small breasts, this parameter may not be the main one. The table below shows the most common European sizes for women's clothing, their model circles. Data are in millimeters.

Some types of fabrics are stretchy, so you can choose one to one item, or even a little less. If the clothes are sewn from non-stretch materials (raincoat fabric, cotton), you can not choose a thing in a butt, because after a heavy meal it may be too tight.

Men's

The main parameter when choosing a men's wardrobe, both in European and other dimensional grids, is the chest width and neck circumference. Based on this parameter, you can pick up almost all items of men's wardrobe. The higher this indicator for a man, the higher the number on the tag will be. Despite the circumference of the waist and hips, which may vary depending on the age, weight and physique of a man, the chest circumference remains a key factor when choosing. If a man has a thin body or underweight, but his shoulder and chest width indicates a certain clothing number, you should start from this data when choosing a number.

When choosing pants, you should start from the parameters of the waist and hips. This is especially true for overweight men and men of middle and old age. When choosing trousers, the width of the shoulders and chest come second after the waist.

If a man has developed muscles, he will fit a thing 1, and sometimes even 2 numbers more than expected in accordance with his shoulder or chest girth. The data in the table are presented in mm.

Baby

Sizes of children's European clothing are numbered from 50 to 146. Further, it is considered teenage or intended for adults.

The number on a particular tag often indicates the child's maximum height. If in doubt about the choice of children's clothes, a larger size should be preferred. This is explained by the following reasons:

• children are growing fast;
• some models run small (especially if the manufacturer is from Europe);
• children can be of different complexion;
• children's figure may differ from the standards.

The table below shows the sizes of clothing for children. The sequence of the data in the table suggests their location from the birth of a child to adolescence. All data in the table are in millimeters (mm).

How to take measurements correctly

When taking measurements, it is important to adhere to the following rules:

• you should use a tape measure or a strip made of non-stretch material, with clear marks in centimeters and millimeters;
• when taking measurements, a person must stand. The only exceptions are small children under the age of 1 year;
• Waist should be measured at the thinnest part of the torso. Measure the circumference along the line of the hips and along the chest should be at the most protruding points;
• during the measurement, the centimeter tape should wrap around the circumference of the body, its oval position, pressing, pulling is not allowed;
• the height or length of the human body should be measured in the morning when this parameter is at its maximum. The circumference of the chest, waist and hips should be measured during the day after eating - the data will be more accurate;
• it is advisable not to take measurements yourself from yourself, since in this case there is a possibility of data distortion;
• when measuring the waist, chest and hips, the arms must be raised up. It is advisable to take measurements in one underwear or in a T-shirt;
• data cannot be measured if a person is dressed, especially in heavy, dense or multi-layered clothing.

As can be seen from this article, it is quite possible to match European and Russian clothing sizes. When choosing clothes manufactured by a European manufacturer, one should be guided by data indicating the volume of the human body. To do this, it is important to take measurements correctly, to match and select the desired number from the table. In women's, men's and children's size grids, different rules for choosing clothes are used. These rules must be taken into account in order not to make a mistake with the number. Different manufacturers may have different data and dimensional grids.

Before buying a new brand item, check out its size range, which can be found on the manufacturer's website.

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