US size to EU / German size Converter
1 US equals 33 EU, and 1 EU equals -31 US. Enter a value in either box to convert us size to eu / german size and back. Formula: US = UK - 4; EU = UK + 28; FR = UK + 30; IT = UK + 32 (women's dresses, typical size chart offsets).
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8 US = 40 EU
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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US size to EU / German size Conversion Table
| US size | EU / German size |
|---|---|
| 0 US | 32 EU |
| 2 US | 34 EU |
| 4 US | 36 EU |
| 6 US | 38 EU |
| 8 US | 40 EU |
| 10 US | 42 EU |
| 12 US | 44 EU |
| 14 US | 46 EU |
EU / German size to US size Conversion Table
| EU / German size | US size |
|---|---|
| 0 EU | -32 US |
| 2 EU | -30 US |
| 4 EU | -28 US |
| 6 EU | -26 US |
| 8 EU | -24 US |
| 10 EU | -22 US |
| 12 EU | -20 US |
| 14 EU | -18 US |
Worked example: 10 US = 42 EU. A US size 8 dress is a UK 12, an EU 40, a French 42 and an Italian 44.
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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
- Type a number in the US size box.
- The EU / German size result appears instantly; you can also edit the EU / German size 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 retailer and fashion-industry size chart conventions (US = UK - 4, EU = UK + 28, IT = UK + 32). Approximate by nature.