Women’s Clothing Size Converter: Convert Sizes Across Regions

Welcome to our free Women’s Clothing Size Converter! Convert sizes across US, UK, EU, and Japan for dresses, shirts, pants, and shoes sizes. Select your clothing type, region, and size below!

Major Sizing Systems

• US Sizes – Typically range from 0, 2, 4, 6, etc., based on inches. Vanity sizing is common, meaning sizes have become larger over time.
• UK Sizes – Run about two sizes larger than US sizes (e.g., a US 4 is a UK 8).
• European (EU) Sizes – Usually in even numbers (e.g., 34, 36, 38). These sizes are based on body measurements in centimeters.
• Asian Sizes (China, Japan, Korea) – Often labeled as S, M, L but tend to run smaller than Western sizes. Some countries use numerical systems like Japan’s 5, 7, 9, etc.

Common Sizing Differences

• Letter Sizing (S, M, L, XL) – These can differ dramatically between brands and regions.
• Vanity Sizing – Some brands use smaller numbers for the same measurements to make customers feel they wear a smaller size.
• Petite, Tall, and Plus Sizes – Many countries offer additional sizing categories based on height and body proportions.

Fun Facts About Clothing Sizes

• Vanity Sizing is Real – A size 8 today is much larger than a size 8 from decades ago because brandsVanity Sizing is Out of Control – A size 12 in the 1950s is now closer to a size 6 today! Brands keep shrinking the numbers to make shoppers feel smaller.
• Marilyn Monroe Would Be a Modern Size 2-8 – Depending on the brand, her famous hourglass figure wouldn’t fit into just one standard size today.
• There’s No Universal Size Standard – A woman can be a size 4 in one brand and a size 8 in another, making shopping a guessing game.
• Asian Sizes Can Be Two Sizes Smaller – If you wear a Medium in the US, you might need an XL or even XXL in Asia!
• Some Brands Skip “Unlucky” Numbers – In Japan, some brands avoid size 4 because the pronunciation (“shi”) sounds like the word for death. adjust sizes to make shoppers feel better.

Tips for Buying Clothes Internationally

• Convert shoe sizes carefully, as different regions have unique measurement systems.
• Always check the brand’s size chart, as sizing can vary widely.
• Asian sizes typically run smaller than US/UK sizes.
• EU sizes are based on centimeters, so measuring your body can help with accuracy.