Womens to mens shirt size conversion chart

Q: How do you convert womens shirt sizes to mens?

However, mens sizes are typically one size larger than womens. For instance, a size large in womens clothing seems to be equal to a size medium in mens clothing in most cases.

Q: What size am I in mens as a woman?

Generally speaking, theres a 1.5-size difference in length between women and men shoes (ladies, if youre a size 8.5, youd be a size 7 in mens shoes) but the width size remains the same (so if youre a womens D, youre also a mens D).

Q: Is womens medium a mens small?

Yes. Ladies medium = mens small as a general rule.

Q: What is a mens medium in womens size?

In my experience having worn both men and womens garments, I have found a mens medium to generally be a size large in womens tops. A mans large is usually a womans extra large in t-shirts, sweaters and jackets.

Please note that these sizing charts are approximate and can vary depending on the particular style.

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Main Digest
Female Clothing Sizes Comparison Charts
Male Clothing Sizes Comparison Charts
Plus Size Clothing Comparison Charts
Chinese Measurements for Male, Female and Kids Clothing
International Hat Sizes
Information Regarding Women's Clothing Sizes
ISO Standards Related to Size Designation of Clothes
European Standards Organization (CEN) Standards - Prefixed with a EN 13402
Russian Federation
How do you convert women's shirt sizes to men's?
What size am I in men's as a woman?
Is women's medium a men's small?
What is a men's medium in women's size?

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Size Chart Women (Apparel)

size	XS	S	M	L
size Euro	28 – 30	32 – 34	36 – 38	40 – 42
size UK	6 – 8	8 – 10	10 – 12	12 – 14
size US	0	0 – 2	4 – 6	8 – 10
chest (cm)	71 – 76	76 – 81	81 – 86	91 – 97
chest (in)	28 – 30	30 – 32	32 – 34	36 – 38
waist (cm)	58 – 61	64 – 66	69 – 71	76 – 81
waist (in)	23 – 24	25 – 26	27 – 28	30 – 32

Size Chart Women (Shoes)

Italy (EU)	35	35.5	36	36.5	37	37.5	38	38.5	39	39.5	40	40.5	41	41.5	42
UK	2	2.5	3	3.5	4	4.5	5	5.5	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9
US	5	5.5	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10	10.5	11	11.5	12

Size Chart Men/Unisex (Apparel)

size	XS	S	M	L
chest (cm)	76 – 81	86 – 91	97 – 102	107 – 112
chest (in)	30 – 32	34 – 36	38 – 40	42 – 44
waist (cm)	71 – 76	76 – 81	81 – 84	84 – 86
waist (in)	28 – 30	30 – 32	32 -33	33 – 34

Size Chart Men (Shoes)

Italy (EU)	39	39.5	40	40.5	41	41.5	42	42.5	43	43.5	44	44.5	45	45.5	46
UK	5	5.5	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10	10.5	11	11.5	12
US	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10	10.5	11	11.5	12	12.5	13

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Synopsis: Clothing conversion tables show size difference in American, Chinese, Canadian, European, UK, Australian, Italian, Japanese shoe and clothing sizes. Size 0 and 00 were invented due to the changing of clothing sizes over time (referred to as vanity sizing or size inflation). Clothes sizing system in China can be quite confusing as they use a variety of systems depending on the item...

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Our international shoe and clothing size conversion charts will assist you in selecting the right size clothes if you are ordering online from overseas countries such as China, Japan, UK, Italy etc.

In clothing, clothing size is defined as the label sizes used for male and female garments sold off-the-shelf. There are various standard sizing systems around the world depending on the garments, such as dresses, tops, skirts, and trousers - as well as size differences by country. For example an American purchasing clothing from China will need to ensure measurements are converted to American sizes. There is no mandatory clothing size or labelling standard in the U.S, though a series of voluntary standards have been in place since the 1930s. Made-to-order custom adaptive garments require measurements to be taken, but these do not need to be converted into the local national standard form.

The clothes sizing system in China can be quite confusing as they use a variety of systems depending on the item, e.g., blouses, pants, shoes, hats, etc., as well as whether the clothing is intended for domestic use only or export. For example: Chinese "large" is typically smaller than an American small. If the clothing produced in China is for American use, add 2 to 3 sizes to that and shop for the adjusted size. For example: Size Medium + 2 to 3 levels size adjustment = Size XL to XXL.

Size zero or 0 is a women's clothing size in the US catalog sizes system. Size 0 and 00 were invented due to the changing of clothing sizes over time (referred to as vanity sizing or size inflation), which has caused the adoption of lower numbers. Modern size 0 clothing, depending on brand and style, fits measurements of chest-stomach-hips from 30-22-32 inches (76-56-81 cm) to 33-25-35 inches (84-64-89 cm). Size 00 can be anywhere from 0.5 to 2 inches (1 to 5 cm) smaller than size 0. Size zero often refers to extremely thin individuals (especially women and adolescent girls), or trends associated with them.

Clothing size measurement diagram of male and female measurements for clothes

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Female Clothing
Bra's - Under Bust
Bra's - Cup Size
Female Underwear
Female Shoes
Male Clothing
Male Shirts
Male Pants
Male Underwear
Male Shoes
Plus Size Clothing
Chinese Size Measurements
Hat Size Measurements

Female Clothing Sizes Comparison Charts

Female Clothes Eg. Jackets, skirts, shirts, coats, suits
Standard	Size details
China	160-165 /84-86 (S)	165-170 /88-90 (M)	167-172 /92-96 (L)	168-173 /98-102 (XL)	170-176 /106-110 (XXL)
International	XS	S	M	L	XL
USA	2	4-6	8-10	12-14	16-18
Europe	34	34-36	38-40	42	44

Female Bras - Under Bust Size Comparisons
Standard	Size details
China	76.2	81.3	86.4	91.5	96.5	101.6	106.7	112	117	122	127	132	137	142+
USA	30	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56
UK	30	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56
Europe	-	70	75	80	85	90	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
France	-	85	90	95	100	105	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Italy	-	1	2	3	4	5	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Female Bras - Cup Size Comparisons
Standard	Size details
China	A	B	C	D	E	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
USA	AA	A	B	C	D	DD	DDD/E	F	FF	G	GG	H	HH	J
UK	AA	A	B	C	D	DD	E	F	FF	G	GG	H	HH	J
Europe	AA	A	B	C	D	E	F	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
France	AA	A	B	C	D	E	F	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Italy	-	B	-	B or 0	C	D	DD	E	F	-	-	-	-	-

Female Underwear Sizes
Standard	Size details
China	S	M	L	XL	XXL	XXXL	-
International	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL	XXXL
USA	2	4	6	8	10	12	14
UK	6	8	10	12	14	16	18
Europe	32	34	36	38	40	42	44
France	34	36	38	40	42	44	46
Italy	38	40	42	44	46	48	50

Women's Shoe Size Comparison
Foot length, mm	215	220	225	230	235	240	245	250	252	300	305	310	315	320	325	330	335
Foot length, inches	8.5	8.7	8.9	9.1	9.3	9.4	9.6	9.8	9.9	11.8	12	12.2	12.4	12.6	12.8	13	13.2
Europe, Continental	34	34.5	35	36	37	37.5	38	39	39.5	40	40.5	41	42	43	43.5	44	45
US, Canada	3.5	4	5	5.5	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10	10.5	11	12	12.5
UK	-	-	2.5	3	3.5	4	4.5	5	5.5	6.5	7	7.5	8	9.5	10.5	11.5	13
Japan	21.5	22	22.5	23	23.5	24	24.5	25	25	25.5	26	26.5	27	27.5	28	28.5	29
Russia	-	-	34	34.5	35	36	37	38	39	40	41	42	43	43.5	44	-	-
France	-	-	35	35.5	36	37	37.5	38	38.5	39	40	41	42	43	44	-	-
Australia	-	-	3.5	4	4.5	5.5	6	6.5	7	7.5	8.5	9	10.5	11	11.5	12.5	14
Mexico	-	-	-	-	-	-	4.5	5.5	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	9	10	11	12.5
China	35	35	35.5	36	37	38	39	40	40.5	41	42	43	44	45	46	47	49
Korea	-	220	225	230	235	240	245	250	-	255	260	265	270	-	-	-	-

Male Clothing Sizes Comparison Charts

Male Clothes Eg. Jackets, t-shirts, suits
Standard	Size details
China	165/88-90	170/96-98	175/108-110	180/118-122	185/126-130
International	S	M	L	XL	XXL

Men's Shirt Sizes
Standard	Size details
China	36-37	38-39	40-42	43-44	45-47
International	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Neck Size: Measurement Chart and Health Information - Information on how to measure human neck size. Includes collar sizes measurement chart in inches and centimeters, and possible health implications relating to larger neck sizes.

Men's Pant Sizes
Standard	Size details
China	42	44	46	48	50
Waist	68-72 cm	71-76 cm	75-80 cm	79-84 cm	83-88 cm
Length	99 cm	101.5 cm	104 cm	106.5 cm	109 cm

Male Underwear Sizes
Standard	Size details
China	72-76	76-81	81-87	87-93	93-98
International	S	M	L	XL	XXL
USA (inches)	28-30	30-32	32-34	34-38	38-42

Male Shoe Size Comparison
Foot length, mm	235	240	245	250	255	260	265	270	275	280	285	290	295	300	305	310	315
Foot length, inches	9.3	9.4	9.6	9.8	10	10.2	10.4	10.6	10.8	11	11.2	11.4	11.6	11.8	12	12.2	12.4
Europe, Continental	37	37.5	38	39	40	40.5	41	42	43	43.5	44	45	46	46.5	47	48	49
US, Canada	5	5.5	6	6.5	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10	11	11.5	12	12.5	13	14	14.5
UK, Australia	4	4.5	5.5	6.5	7	7.25	7.75	8	8.5	9	9.5	10.5	11	11.5	12	12.5	13
Japan	23.5	24	24.5	25	25.5	26	26.5	27	27.5	28	28.5	29	29.5	30	-	-	-
Russia	36	37	38	38.5	39	40	40.5	41	42	42.5	43	44	44.5	45	46	46.5	47
France	36.5	37	37.5	38	39	40	41	42	42.5	43	44	45	46	46.5	47	47.5	48
China	37	39	40	41	42	43	44	45	46	47	47.5	48	-	-	-	-	-
Korea	235	240	245	250	255	260	265	270	275	280	285	290	295	300	305	310	315
Mexico	-	4.5	5	6	6.5	7	8	9	10	10.5	11.5	12.5	13	14	14.5	15.5	-

Plus Size Clothing Comparison Charts

Plus Sizes Eg. Tops, Bottoms & Shorts (cm)
Size	L	2L	3L	4L	5L	6L	7L	8L	9L	10L
Bust Size	86-94	93-101	100-108	107-115	114-122	121-129	128-136	135-143	142-150	149-157
Waist Size	69-77	77-85	85-93	93-101	101-109	109-117	117-125	125-133	133-141	141-149
Hip Size	92-100	97-105	102-110	107-115	112-120	117-125	122-130	127-135	133-141	138-146

Chinese Measurements for Male, Female and Kids Clothing

Chinese Measurements for Women's Clothing
Chinese Size	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Bust	30 - 32	32 - 34	34 - 36	36 - 38	38 - 40	40 - 42
Waist	23.5 - 25.5	25.5 - 27.5	27.5 - 29.5	29.5 - 31.5	31.5 - 33.5	33.5 - 35.5
Hip	34 - 36	36 - 38	38 - 40	40 - 42	42 - 44	44 - 46
Height	59 - 61	61 - 63	63 - 65	65 - 67	67 - 69	69 - 71
US Size	<=2	2 - 4	6 - 8	10 - 12	14	16

Chinese Measurements for Men's Clothes
Chinese Size	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Chest	29 - 32	32 - 35	35 - 39	39 - 43	43 - 47	47 - 50
Waist	31 - 34	34 - 37	37 - 41	41 - 45	45 - 49	49 - 52
Height	63 - 65	65 - 67	67 - 69	69 - 71	71 - 73	73 - 75

Chinese Measurements for Childrens Clothes
Chinese Size	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
Bust(Chest)	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30
Height	29	43	49	53	55	57	59	61

International Hat Sizes

International Hat Sizes
Head circumference (cm)	52	53	54	55	56	57	58	59	60	61	62	63
Worldwide Sizes	XS	XS	S	S	M	M	L	L	XL	XL	XXL	XXL
English Sizes	6 3/8	6 1/2	6 5/8	6 3/4	6 7/8	7	7 1/8	7 1/4	7 3/8	7 1/2	7 5/8	7 3/4
American Sizes	6 1/2	6 5/8	6 3/4	6 7/8	7	7 1/8	7 1/4	7 3/8	7 1/2	7 5/8	7 3/4	8

NOTE: These size charts are only a guide to finding your size comparison. Clothing and shoe sizes often differ between different clothing manufacturers and brands.

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

Information Regarding Women's Clothing Sizes

Women's sizes are divided into various types, depending on height. There are multiple size types, designed to fit somewhat different body shapes. Variations include the height of the person's torso (known as back length), whether the bust, waist, and hips are straighter (characteristic of teenagers) or curvier (like many adult women), and whether the bust is higher or lower (characteristic of younger and older women, respectively). These categories include:

Misses sizes - The most common size category. For women of about average height (5'4") with an average bust height and an hourglass figure. Dress sizes may be given as girth at the bust in inches (e.g., 36), but even-numbered sizes from 2 to 16 are more common. Categorical sizes range from XS (extra-small) to XL (extra-large).
Junior sizes - For short women with higher busts and fairly straight bodies. Junior sizes are commonly given as odd-numbered sizes from 1 to 15, which correspond to the next number up in misses' sizes.
Women's sizes or plus sizes - For larger women of average height, sometimes with lower bust lines. Like misses' sizes, the sizes may be given as a dress size based on the bust measurement, but they are usually given as even-numbered sizes from 18 up. Categorical sizes usually range from 1X (similar to extra-large, but with slightly different proportions compared to the misses' size) up.
Misses petite - For short women with average busts and more hourglass body shapes. Sizes follow the misses' standard and are marked with a P, as in 10P.
Junior petite - For very short women with average busts and fairly straight bodies. Size may be denoted as "5JP" or as "5P".
Women's petite - For larger, shorter women, sometimes with lower bust lines. Sizes are marked the same as women's with a P, as in 20P.
Young junior - For short women with high busts and fairly straight bodies.
Tall sizes - For taller women (usually 5'8" or above), usually with a proportionately average bust height and an hourglass figure. Sizes are usually written with the corresponding misses' size and a T to indicate tall, as in "10T".
Half sizes - For short women with lower busts and more hourglass body shapes. Sizes are written with a 1/2, as in "10 1/2".

ISO 3635:1981 Size designation of clothes - Definitions and body measurement procedure
ISO 3636: 1977, Size designation of clothes - Men's and boys outerwear garments.
ISO 3637: 1977, Size designation of clothes - Women's and girls outerwear garments.
ISO 3638: 1977, Size designation of clothes - Infants garments.
ISO 4415: 1981, Size designation of clothes - Mens and boys underwear, nightwear and shirts.
ISO 4416: 1981, Size designation of clothes - Women's and girls' underwear, nightwear, foundation garments and shirts.
ISO 4417: 1977, Size designation of clothes - Headwear.
ISO 4418: 1978, Size designation of clothes - Gloves.
ISO 5971: 1981, Size designation of clothes - Pantyhose.
ISO 7070: 1982, Size designation of clothes - Hosiery.
ISO 8559:1989 Garment construction and anthropometric surveys - Body dimensions
ISO/TR 10652:1991 Standard sizing systems for clothes

European Standards Organization (CEN) Standards - Prefixed with a EN 13402

EN 13402-1: Terms, definitions and body measurement procedure
EN 13402-2: Primary and secondary dimensions
EN 13402-3: Size designation of clothes. Body measurements and intervals (2004)
EN 13402-4: Coding system (2006)

Australia

L9 - Women's clothing - Apparel Manufacturers Association of NSW - 1959-1970
AS1344-1972, 1975, 1997 Size coding scheme for women's clothing
AS1182 - 1980 - Size coding scheme for infants and children's clothing

China

GB 1335-81
GB/T 1335.1-2008 Size designation of clothes - Men
GB/T 1335.2-2008 Size designation of clothes - Women
GB/T 1335.3-2008 Size designation of clothes - Children
GB/T 2668-2002 Sizes for coats, jackets and trousers
GB/T 14304-2002 Sizes for woolen garments

France

AFNOR NF G 03-001 (1977) - Human body - Vocabulary - Pictogram;
AFNOR EXP G 03-002 (1977) - Women Measures
AFNOR EXP G 03-003 (1977) - Men Measures
AFNOR EXP G 03-006 (1978) - Measures of babies and young children
AFNOR EXP G 03-007 (1977) - Size designation of clothes for men, women and children
AFNOR NF G 03-008 (1984) - Tights - Sizes - Designation - Marking

Germany

DOB-Verband (1983)

Japan

JIS L 4001 (1997) Sizing systems for infants' garments
JIS L 4002 (1997) Sizing systems for boys' garments
JIS L 4003 (1997) Sizing systems for girls' garments
JIS L 4004 (1997) Sizing systems for men's garments
JIS L 4005 (1997) Sizing systems for women's garments
JIS L 4006 (1997) Sizing systems for foundation garments
JIS L 4007 (1997) Sizing systems for Hosiery and Pantyhose

Korea

KS K 0050 (2009) Men's wear
KS K 0051 (2004) Women's wear
KS K 0052 Infants
KS K 0059 Headgear
KS K 0070 Brassiere
KS K 0037 Dress Shirts
KS K 0088 Socks

Russian Federation

GOST R 53230-2008 (ISO 4415-1981) Size designation of clothes. Men's and boy's underwear, nightwear and shirts

Thailand

Wacoal (1981, 1987)

USA

CS-151-50 - Infants, Babies, Toddlers and Children's clothing
CS 215-58 - Women's Clothing (1958)
PS 36-70 - Boys Clothing (1971)
PS 42-70 Women's Clothing (1971)
PS 45-71 - Young Men's clothing,
PS 54-72 - Girls Clothing
ASTM D5585-95, (2001)
ASTM D6829-02, (2008)
ASTM D5585-11, (2011)
ASTM D6240-98,
ASTM D6960-04, Women's Plus sized (2004)

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How do you convert women's shirt sizes to men's?

However, men's sizes are typically one size larger than women's. For instance, a size large in women's clothing seems to be equal to a size medium in men's clothing in most cases.

What size am I in men's as a woman?

Generally speaking, there's a 1.5-size difference in length between women and men shoes (ladies, if you're a size 8.5, you'd be a size 7 in men's shoes) but the width size remains the same (so if you're a women's D, you're also a men's D).

Is women's medium a men's small?

Yes. Ladies medium = men's small as a general rule.

What is a men's medium in women's size?

In my experience having worn both men and women's garments, I have found a men's medium to generally be a size large in women's tops. A man's large is usually a woman's extra large in t-shirts, sweaters and jackets.