Women's Clothing Size Chart: US, UK & EU Conversions
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Quick answer
A US women's size 8 equals UK 12 and EU 40, for a bust of 35-36 in, waist of 28-29 in and hips of 38-39 in. Match your largest measurement, then check the brand's own chart because fits vary.
Women's top and dress size chart
Measurements are in inches. Use bust for tops and dresses, hips for skirts.
| US | UK | EU | Bust (in) | Waist (in) | Hips (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 32 | 31-32 | 24-25 | 34-35 |
| 2 | 6 | 34 | 32-33 | 25-26 | 35-36 |
| 4 | 8 | 36 | 33-34 | 26-27 | 36-37 |
| 6 | 10 | 38 | 34-35 | 27-28 | 37-38 |
| 8 | 12 | 40 | 35-36 | 28-29 | 38-39 |
| 10 | 14 | 42 | 36-37 | 29-30 | 39-40 |
| 12 | 16 | 44 | 38-39 | 31-32 | 41-42 |
| 14 | 18 | 46 | 40-41 | 33-34 | 43-44 |
| 16 | 20 | 48 | 42-43 | 35-36 | 45-46 |
| 18 | 22 | 50 | 44-45 | 37-38 | 47-48 |
Jeans and bottoms size chart
Jeans waist is the low end of the waist range, in inches.
| US size | Jeans waist (in) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 24 |
| 2 | 25 |
| 4 | 26 |
| 6 | 27 |
| 8 | 28 |
| 10 | 29 |
| 12 | 31 |
| 14 | 33 |
| 16 | 35 |
| 18 | 37 |
Letter sizes
| Letter | US numeric |
|---|---|
| XS | 0-2 |
| S | 4-6 |
| M | 8-10 |
| L | 12-14 |
| XL | 16-18 |
How to measure
- Bust: tape level across the fullest part of the chest.
- Waist: narrowest part of your torso, usually above the belly button.
- Hips: fullest part of the hips and seat, feet together.
Use a soft measuring tape, and see our bra size chart if cup fit matters.
Brand fit notes
General guidance only; always check each brand's current chart.
| Brand | Typical fit |
|---|---|
| Zara | Slim European cut; size up if you are between sizes |
| H&M | Close to the standard chart with a relaxed fit |
| Uniqlo | Shorter, narrower Asian-cut tops; size up for hips and bust |
| Gap | Relaxed, true to the standard chart |
| Levi's | Numeric waist and inseam; stretch denim often fits a size smaller |
Frequently asked questions
What is a size 8 in UK and EU?
A US 8 is UK 12 and EU 40.
Is US size 0 the same as UK 0?
No. US 0 is UK 4 and EU 32.
Should I size by bust or hips?
Size by the larger of the two for a given garment: bust for tops, hips for skirts and trousers.