Clothing and shoe size conversion
Size 38, M, UK 6: conversion tables between French, US, UK and EU sizes, so you never get it wrong while travelling or shopping online.
Women's tops
| US | UK | EU | France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 34 | 34 |
| 4 | 8 | 36 | 36 |
| 6 | 10 | 38 | 38 |
| 8 | 12 | 40 | 40 |
| 10 | 14 | 42 | 42 |
Men's tops (letter sizes)
| Chest (cm) | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approximate range | 88-96 | 96-104 | 104-112 | 112-120 |
"S/M/L" sizes aren't standardised across brands or countries: an Italian M can be a S elsewhere. Chest measurement in cm/inches remains the most reliable reference.
Shoes
| EU | US Men | US Women | UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 6 | 7.5 | 5 |
| 40 | 7.5 | 9 | 6.5 |
| 42 | 9 | 10.5 | 8 |
| 44 | 10.5 | 12 | 9.5 |
| 46 | 12 | — | 11 |
A practical tip
When in doubt, measuring your foot in centimetres (heel to longest toe) is the most reliable method: most international sites display a cm match next to their local size.
Children's clothing: a rough age guide
| Age | Approximate size (cm) |
|---|---|
| 2 years | 86-92 cm |
| 4 years | 98-104 cm |
| 6 years | 110-116 cm |
| 8 years | 122-128 cm |
Children's sizes vary even more than adult sizes between brands — trusting the size in centimetres (the child's height) rather than the stated age stays more reliable.
Rings: finger measurements
| Inner diameter (mm) | US size | UK size |
|---|---|---|
| 15.3 | 4.5 | I |
| 16.5 | 6 | L |
| 17.8 | 7.5 | O |
| 19.0 | 9 | R |
Measuring without a tool
With no tape measure handy, a standard bank card is 8.56 cm (3.37 in) long — a handy fallback reference for quickly estimating a length while travelling.
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