US / UK size (chest, inches) to Chest (cm) Converter
1 in equals 3 cm, and 1 cm equals 0 in. Enter a value in either box to convert us / uk size (chest, inches) to chest (cm) and back. Formula: chest (cm) = US/UK size x 2.54; EU size = chest (cm) / 2, rounded to an even number.
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40 in = 102 cm
Approximate: Suit and jacket sizes are approximate. The EU size is the chest measurement in centimeters divided by two, rounded to an even number, but cuts and fits vary by maker.
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US / UK size (chest, inches) to Chest (cm) Conversion Table
| US / UK size (chest, inches) | Chest (cm) |
|---|---|
| 36 in | 91 cm |
| 38 in | 97 cm |
| 40 in | 102 cm |
| 42 in | 107 cm |
| 44 in | 112 cm |
| 46 in | 117 cm |
| 48 in | 122 cm |
Chest (cm) to US / UK size (chest, inches) Conversion Table
| Chest (cm) | US / UK size (chest, inches) |
|---|---|
| 36 cm | 14 in |
| 38 cm | 15 in |
| 40 cm | 16 in |
| 42 cm | 17 in |
| 44 cm | 17 in |
| 46 cm | 18 in |
| 48 cm | 19 in |
Worked example: 36 in = 91 cm. A 42 inch chest is 106.7 cm, which is about an EU 54.
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Formula
chest (cm) = US/UK size x 2.54; EU size = chest (cm) / 2, rounded to an even numberUnderstanding Men's Suit Size Conversion
In the US and UK a man's jacket size is the chest measurement in inches around the fullest part of the chest, so a 40 jacket fits a 40 inch chest. Continental Europe numbers jackets by half the chest measurement in centimeters, rounded to an even number, so a 40 inch (101.6 cm) chest is about an EU 50 or 52. Shirt, trouser and coat sizes use other conventions, so use this tool only for jackets and suits.
Tips and Best Practices
- 1Measure around the fullest part of the chest, under the arms, with a soft tape.
- 2Jackets also come in short, regular and long lengths, which do not change the chest size.
- 3Add a little room if you plan to wear a sweater underneath.
Real-World Example
A 42 inch chest is 106.7 cm, which is about an EU 54.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using a shirt collar size for a jacket.
- Rounding an EU size to an odd number; sizes run in steps of two.
- Ignoring the shoulder fit, which matters more than the chest for tailoring.
How to Use
- Type a number in the US / UK size (chest, inches) box.
- The Chest (cm) result appears instantly; you can also edit the Chest (cm) box to convert backwards.
- Use the swap button to reverse the direction and Copy result to copy the answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources: Common tailoring conventions (jacket size = chest in inches in US/UK; EU size = chest cm / 2). Approximate by nature.