Women's Clothing Size Converter
Convert women's dress and clothing sizes between US, UK, EU, Italy and France. Approximate: sizes vary by brand.
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8 US = 12 UK
Approximate: Clothing sizes are approximate. The offsets between countries are the common ones used on size charts, but each brand cuts its own sizes, so check the brand chart and the garment measurements.
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Common Women's Clothing Size Conversions
| US size | UK / Australia size | EU / German size | French size | Italian size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 US | 4 | 32 | 34 | 36 |
| 2 US | 6 | 34 | 36 | 38 |
| 4 US | 8 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
| 6 US | 10 | 38 | 40 | 42 |
| 8 US | 12 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
| 10 US | 14 | 42 | 44 | 46 |
| 12 US | 16 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
| 14 US | 18 | 46 | 48 | 50 |
Popular Women's Clothing Size Conversions
Formula
US = UK - 4; EU = UK + 28; FR = UK + 30; IT = UK + 32 (women's dresses, typical size chart offsets)Understanding Women's Clothing Size Conversion
Women's clothing sizes are not standardized worldwide. Each country uses its own numbering, but for dresses and tops most size charts line up with fixed offsets: a UK size 10 is a US 6, an EU 38, a French 40 and an Italian 42. These offsets are a convenient starting point. Garments from different brands, and from different decades, can fit a size apart even inside one country.
Tips and Best Practices
- 1Use bust, waist and hip measurements against the brand's chart rather than only the converted number.
- 2Check the garment's fabric: stretch fabrics fit differently from woven ones.
- 3When between sizes, read recent customer reviews about whether a brand runs small or large.
Real-World Example
A US size 8 dress is a UK 12, an EU 40, a French 42 and an Italian 44.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Assuming the same size number fits the same in every brand.
- Ordering by the number alone without checking measurements.
- Applying women's offsets to men's sizes.
How to Use
- Pick the unit you have in the left selector and the unit you want in the right selector.
- Type a number in either box; the other box updates instantly.
- Use the swap button to reverse the direction and Copy result to copy the answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a US size 6 in UK?
What is a UK size 12 in EU?
Why does my size change between brands?
Sources: Common retailer and fashion-industry size chart conventions (US = UK - 4, EU = UK + 28, IT = UK + 32). Approximate by nature.