INTERNATIONAL CLOTHING SIZES FOR MEN AND WOMEN

Know Your Cloth Size-Both Gender is a page that elaborates on cloth sizes for both gender in adults and children. This is the right enlightenment you need before you make any purchases on Men’s clothing, Women’s clothing or Children’s wears. Have fun and browse through.

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WOMEN’S CLOTHING SIZES

International size conversion chart: Dresses, jackets, coats and blouses

In Nigeria we mostly use UK and US measurements. However, this table is for converting between American, Italian, British, French, German, Russian and Japanese women’s sizes(If you are more conversant with international clothing sizes), for dresses, jacket, coats and blouses. Simply find your size in the chart to see the corresponding size for the other international size systems.

The British sizes are also used in Australia and New Zealand.
The French sizes are also used in Belgium, Spain and Portugal.
The German sizes are also used in Austria, Netherlands,
Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway.

Please observe that these size charts are only guides to helping you find the right women’s sizes. Sizes may differ notably between different clothing manufacturers and brands.

S-M-L	USA	UK/AU/NZ	Italy	France	Germany	Japan	Russia
S	2	6	38	34	32	7	40
S	4	8	40	36	34	9	42
M	6	10	42	38	36	11	44
M	8	12	44	40	38	13	46
L	10	14	46	42	40	15	48
L	12	16	48	44	42	17	50
XL / 1X	14	18	50	46	44	19	52
1X / 2X	16	20	52	48	46	21	54
2X	18	22	54	50	48	23	56
3X	20	24	56	52	50	25	58
3X	22	26	58	54	52	27	60
4X	24	28	60	56	54	29	62

Bra size guide and converter

Below you will find a bra size converter, to convert to international sizes. The first chart converts the band size, and the second converts the cup size. You will also find a bra sizing guide, to find your correct US size.
Bra size guide and converter

Please note that these conversion table only give an estimate to your bra size, as sizes may vary between different bra manufacturers.

Convert cup size

Use this table to convert your cup size into international sizes.

Convert cup size

Use this table to convert your cup size into international sizes.

USA	UK	Europe	France	Japan	Australia
AA	A	A	A	A	AA
A	B	B	B	B	A
B	C	C	C	C	B
C	D	D	D	D	C
D	DD	E	E	E	D
DD	E	F	F	F	DD
DDD/E	F	G	G	G	E
F	G	H	H	H	F
G	H	I	I	I	G
H	I	J	J	J	H
I	J	K	K	K	I

CONVERT BAND SIZE

Use this table to convert your bra band size into international sizes.

Japaneese bra sizes are the same as European sizes, but the cup size are often written first, e.g. C75 instead of 75C.

USA	UK	EUROPE	SPAIN	JAPAN	AUSTRALIA
28	28	60	75	60	6
30	30	65	80	65	8
32	32	70	85	70	10
34	34	75	90	75	12
36	36	80	95	80	14
38	38	85	100	85	16
40	40	90	105	90	18
42	42	95	110	95	20
44	44	100	115	100	22
46	46	105	120	105	24
48	48	110	125	110	26

FIND THE RIGHT BRA SIZE

To find your band size, measure around your body, just underneath your breasts. The measuring tape should be horizontal, and quite snug. The measurement in inches is your band size. If it’s an odd number, e.g. 31, your correct size could be both 30 and 32.

To find your cup size, measure around the fullest part of your breasts. Take this bust measurement and subtract the band measurement, e.g. if you measure 31 underneath your breasts, and 34 around, the result is 34-31 = 3. Use the result to find your cup size here:

Cup size = Bust size – Band size:

0 = AA
<1 = A
1 = B
2 = C
3 = D
4 = DD
5 = DDD/E
6 = F
7 = G
8 = H

Please observe that these size charts are only guides to helping you find the right women’s sizes. Sizes may differ notably between different clothing manufacturers and brands.

GENERAL SIZES FOR WOMEN AND THEIR MEASUREMENTS

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MEN’S CLOTHING SIZES

In Nigeria, we patronize US and UK sizes, so you can find an appropriate size for you here. Please find below international conversion charts for men’s sizes.

Use these for converting sizes for jackets, suits, coats, trousers and dress shirts between American, English, European, Japanese and Korean size systems.

Men’s sizes – suit jackets, blazers and coats

Use this table to convert between American, English, European, Russian, Japanese and Korean sizes for men’s suits, jackets and coats. The European size covers among others Italian, French, Spanish, German, Swedish, Dutch and Portuguese clothing. The UK size is same as the Austrialian.

US	30	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50
UK	30	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50
Europe	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
Russia	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
Japan	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52
Korea	80	85	90	95	100	105	110	115	120	125	130
S-M-L	XXS	XS	S	S	M	M	L	L	XL	XXL	XXXL

Men’s Sizes – Pants

Use this table to convert between American and European sizes for men’s pants/trousers.

US	30	32	34	36	38	40	42
European	46	48	50	52	54	56	58

Men’s Sizes – Dress Shirt Sizes

Use this table to convert between American, English, European and Japanese sizes for men’s dress shirts.

American dress shirt sizes have two size numbers. The first is your neck size, and the other is your sleeve length, both in inches. European dress shirts however only have one size number, for the neck size, and standard sleeve lenghts. This chart converts between American and European neck sizes.

System	Dress shirt sizes, neck size
US	14	14.5	15	15.5	16	16.5	17	17.5	18
England	14	14.5	15	15.5	16	16.5	17	17.5	18
Europe	36	37	38	39	41	42	43	44	45
Japan	87	91	97	102	112	117	122	127	132
S-XL	XS	S	S	M	L	L	XL	XL	XXL

Please observe that these size charts are only to be seen as a guide to helping you find your right size. Sizes may differ notably between different clothing manufacturers and brands.

MEN’S SHIRT SIZES

Finding the right size for a dress shirt can be a little difficult.

In Nigeria, we use US and Britain measurements. Dress shirts have two different measurements, your neck size, and your sleeve length, both in inches.

When you have your neck measurement, round it up to the nearest whole or half size. For example, if your neck measures 16.3, choose a 16.5 collar.

Add an extra inch to your sleeve measurement, and round this up to the nearest even number.

There are also different fits, Slim, Athletic, Regular and Full. Slim is tight around the chest and sides. The athletic fit (also called tailored fit) is tighter at the waist but leaves more room for the chest. The regular is the standard fit and quite loose, and the full size is the loosest.

Getting the right shirt fit

• Check the cuff size. When you button the cuff, it shouldn’t be able to slip over your wrist.
• Make sure the shirt fits properly over your shoulders. The shoulder seam should be right where your shoulder ends.
• Tuck the shirt and stretch your arms over your head. The shirt should be long enough not to get untucked.
• Bend your arm. The shirt sleeve should be long enough so that the cuff doesn’t slide up your forearm.

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CHILDREN’S INTERNATIONAL CLOTHING SIZES

Size chart, children’s clothing

Use this chart to convert between US, UK, European and Australian Children’s sizes.

The American, British and Australian sizes are based on the age of the child, while in Europe the size is based on the child’s height in centimeters. Some US sizes include a “T”, which stands for toddler.

US	UK	Europe	Australia
12-18 m	12 m	80 cm
18-24 m	18 m	80-86 cm	18 m
23/24 m	24 m	86-92 cm	2
2T	2-3	92-98 cm	3
4T	3-4	98-104 cm	4
5	4-5	104-110 cm	5
6	5-6	110-116 cm	6
6X-7	6-7	116-122 cm	7
7 to 8	7-8	122-128 cm	8
9 to 10	8-9	128-134 cm	9
10	9-10	134-140 cm	10
11	10-11	140-146 cm	11
14	11-12	146-152 cm	12

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GENERAL SIZES FOR MEN AND THEIR MEASUREMENTS