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    US vs EU Sizing Explained: A Complete Guide

    2026-04-02·5 min read

    Shopping from international brands can be confusing when you encounter unfamiliar sizing systems. Here's everything you need to know about US vs EU sizing.

    Women's clothing: To convert from US to EU, generally add 30 to the US size. A US 6 is approximately an EU 36, a US 8 is an EU 38, and so on. However, this varies by brand.

    Men's clothing: EU sizes for men's suits and jackets are about 10 higher than US sizes. A US 38 is roughly an EU 48.

    Shoes: The conversion is less straightforward. For women, add about 30-31 to the US size (US 7 ≈ EU 37-38). For men, add about 33 (US 9 ≈ EU 42).

    UK sizing falls between US and EU: for women's clothing, UK sizes are typically 4 less than US sizes (US 8 = UK 4). For shoes, UK men's sizes are about 0.5-1 less than US.

    The safest approach is to always check measurements in centimeters or inches, as these don't vary between systems. Use SizeHub's converter tool for quick, accurate conversions.

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