US ↔ UK Clothing Size Converter
Convert between US and UK clothing sizes for men, women, and kids
🇺🇸 US Size
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🇬🇧 UK Size
Conversion Result
US 8 = UK 12
Equivalent to: Dress Size • Shirts • Jeans
⚠️ Important Note: Clothing sizes vary between brands and countries. This converter provides approximate equivalents. Always check the specific brand's size chart when shopping internationally.
📊 Detailed Size Charts
👚 Women's Clothing Size Chart
| US Size | UK Size | EU Size | Bust (in) | Waist (in) | Hips (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | 4 | 32 | 31 | 23 | 33 |
| 0 | 4 | 32 | 32 | 24 | 34 |
| 2 | 6 | 34 | 33 | 25 | 35 |
| 4 | 8 | 36 | 34 | 26 | 36 |
| 6 | 10 | 38 | 35 | 27 | 37 |
| 8 | 12 | 40 | 36.5 | 28.5 | 38.5 |
| 10 | 14 | 42 | 38 | 30 | 40 |
| 12 | 16 | 44 | 39.5 | 31.5 | 41.5 |
| 14 | 18 | 46 | 41 | 33 | 43 |
| 16 | 20 | 48 | 43 | 35 | 45 |
🇺🇸 US Sizing System
- Uses numeric sizes (2, 4, 6, 8, etc.) for women
- Men's sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, etc.
- Kids: T sizes for toddlers, then numeric
- Based on inch measurements
- Generally runs larger than UK sizes
🇬🇧 UK Sizing System
- Uses numeric sizes (8, 10, 12, 14, etc.) for women
- Men's sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, etc.
- Kids: Age-based sizing (2-3, 3-4, etc.)
- Based on centimeter measurements
- Generally runs smaller than US sizes
⚠️ Important Differences
- US sizes are typically 2 sizes larger than UK
- Example: US 8 = UK 12
- Men's sizes are more similar
- Kids sizes use different systems
- Always check brand-specific charts
📏 How to Measure
Bust/Chest: Measure around the fullest part
Waist: Measure at the narrowest point
Hips: Measure around the fullest part
Inseam: Measure from crotch to ankle
🛍️ Shopping Tips
• Always check brand size charts
• Consider fabric stretch
• Read customer reviews for fit
• When in doubt, size up
🔄 Conversion Rule
General Rule: UK size = US size - 4
Example: US 10 = UK 6
Note: This varies by clothing type
Men's: Sizes are more similar