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Men's Clothing Size Conversions

Men's Suits, Coats and Sweaters

The US size may be followed by a letter designation S = Short, R = Regular, L = Long.

European 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58
UK 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48
Japan S S S M L L LL LL LL
USA 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48

Men's Dress Shirts

The US collar size may be followed by a sleeve length in inches 32 - 35.

European 36 37 38 39 41 42 43 44
UK 14 14 ½ 15 15 ½ 16 16 ½ 17 17 ½
Japan 87 91 97 102 107 112 117 122
USA 14 14 ½ 15 15 ½ 16 16 ½ 17 17 ½

Men's Pants

Two numbers indicating waist size, and inseam lengths of 28 - 35.

US (inches) 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48
Int'l (cms) 71 76 81 86 91 ½ 96 ½ 101 ½ 106 ½ 112 117 122

USA Men's Size Standards

(Approximate)

US Sizes XS S M L XL XXL XXXL
Neck (inches) 13-13½ 14-14½ 15-15½ 16-16½ 17-17½ 18-18½ 19-19½
Chest (inches) 33-34 35-37 38-40 42-44 46-48 50-52 54-56
Sleeve (inches) 31½-32 32½-33 33½-34 34½-35 35½-36 36-36½ 36½-37
Waist (inches) 27-28 29-31 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 50-52
Neck (cm) 33-34 36-37 38-39 40-42 43-45 46-47 48-49
Chest (cm) 84-86 89-94 96-102 107-112 116-122 127-132 137-140
Sleeve (cm) 80-81; 82-84 85-86 87-89 90-91 91-93 93-94
Waist (cm) 68-71 73-79 81-86 91-97 101-107 111-117 127-132

Men's Hat Sizes

Many hats are sized only XS, S, M, L, XL.

European 53 55 57 59 61 63
UK 63/8 65/8 67/8 71/8 73/8 75/8
Japan 53 55 57 59 61 63
USA 6 ½ (XS) 6 ¾ (S) 7 (M) 7 ¼ (M) 7 ½ (L) 7 ¾ (XL)

Men's Shoes

European 37 ½ 38 38 ½ 39 39 ½ 40 41 42 43 44 45 46
UK 5 ½ 6 6 ½ 7 7 ½ 8 8 ½ 9 9 ½ 10 10 ½ 11 ½
Japan 25 25 ½ 26 26 ½ 27 ½ 28 28 28 ½ 29 ½ 29 ½ 30 ½ 30 ½
USA 6 6 ½ 7 7 ½ 8 8 ½ 9 9 ½ 10 10 ½ 11 12

Off-the-rack coat 50-52R-36 1/2, shirt 18 1/2 or 19 - L 35" [] , Pants 40 30[] 44-46 in trouser
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How to find your size

As a general rule, a man's measurement is the same as his size. Where small, medium, large, etc. are concerned, the best way to ensure proper fit is to know your measurements. Always consult online merchant's size charts and fit tips.

What you'll need -- A cloth tape measure and a full-length mirror. For best results take body measurements undressed or in lightweight clothing. Keep your arms at your side and have a friend take the measurements. When measuring, keep the tape measure snug, but not tight. Stand up straight!

Neck size
Measure around the base of the neck.
Easier method: Take a shirt that fits great and measure from the center of the button to the far end of the button hole. Inches = Size (If it's 17 1/2 inches, you're a 17 1/2 neck) Round up. For example, if you measure 17 1/4, round up to 17 1/2.

Sleeve measure
Bend your elbow and put your hand on your hip. Have someone measure from middle of back of your neck, around shoulder and elbow to wrist bone.
Easier method: Take a shirt that fits and fold at the elbow 90 degrees and measure from middle back of collar to cuff.

Chest size
Take measurements under armpits, around fullest part of chest and shoulder blades

Waist size
Measure around where you normally wear your pants, keeping the tape measure a bit loose or putting one finger between your body and the tape measure.

Hips
Stand with legs about six inches apart and measure around the fullest part of the hips.

Inseam size
You'll need a friend to measure from your crotch to where you want your pants to end, breaking at the top of the shoe in the front and just above the heel in the back (you'll need to be wearing shoes for this one) Easier method: Find a pair of good fitting pants, and measure from crotch seam to bottom of pants.

Belt
Wrap tape measure over a good fitting pair of pants. Easier method: Order the belt one size up from your waist size.

Hats
Measure above the ears about 1/2" around the forehead.

Gloves
With hand partially closed, measure over the knuckles, around the hand, excluding the thumb.

Tips

-If it's cotton, it's going to shrink. Add from 1/3" to 3/4" to compensate for it being washed. Some makers may have already accounted for shrinkage in the sizing. Ask customer service for a recommendation.

-Some manufacturers or stores may have their own special fit and size tips. It's a good idea to consult any additional information.

-Get a great tailor, because no matter how closely you order your size, it's still not custom made.
-Euro sizes are 10 higher than U.S., in jackets and suits. So a 56 Euro, is a 46 U.S.

-Cool tool to convert inches to centimeters - Find your measurements around the world

-Short men's sizes are usually sized to fit 5'7" and under; regular 5'8" to 5'11"; Tall over 6'

-Tapered fit or athletic fit in shirts means full shoulders and trim body.