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Men's Clothing Size Chart: US, UK & EU Conversions

Quick answer

A men's medium (M) is EU 48-50 with a chest of 38-40 in, neck 15-15.5 in and waist 32-34 in. Measure your chest and waist, then match both to the chart.

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Men's shirt and top size chart

Measurements are in inches.

Men's shirt and top size chart
US/UKEUChest (in)Neck (in)Waist (in)
XS4432-3413-13.526-28
S4635-3714-14.529-31
M48-5038-4015-15.532-34
L5241-4316-16.535-37
XL54-5644-4617-17.538-40
2XL5847-4918-18.541-43
3XL6050-5219-19.544-46

Pants and jeans: waist and inseam

Waist is in inches; inseam is the inside leg length.

Pants and jeans: waist and inseam
Waist (in)Waist (cm)Common inseams (in)
287130, 32, 34
307630, 32, 34
328130, 32, 34
348630, 32, 34
369130, 32, 34
389730, 32, 34
4010230, 32, 34
4210730, 32, 34
4411230, 32, 34

Suit jacket sizes

Jacket number is the chest size in inches.

Suit jacket sizes
US/UKEUChest (in)Fit
364636Short or regular
384838Short, regular, long
405040Regular or long
425242Regular or long
445444Regular or long
465646Regular or long

How to measure

  1. Chest: around the fullest part, under the arms, tape level.
  2. Neck: around the base, one finger of space.
  3. Waist: at the navel, relaxed.
  4. Inseam: crotch to ankle along the inside leg.

A soft measuring tape gives the most accurate result.

Frequently asked questions

What is a men's medium in EU?
A men's M is EU 48-50.
How do I measure pants size?
Measure your waist at the navel and your inseam from crotch to ankle.
Is a 40 jacket the same as a medium shirt?
Roughly: a 40 chest sits at the top of a men's medium.

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