Women's top and dress size chart
Measurements are in inches. Use bust for tops and dresses, hips for skirts.
| US | UK | EU | Bust (in) | Waist (in) | Hips (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 32 | 31-32 | 24-25 | 34-35 |
| 2 | 6 | 34 | 32-33 | 25-26 | 35-36 |
| 4 | 8 | 36 | 33-34 | 26-27 | 36-37 |
| 6 | 10 | 38 | 34-35 | 27-28 | 37-38 |
| 8 | 12 | 40 | 35-36 | 28-29 | 38-39 |
| 10 | 14 | 42 | 36-37 | 29-30 | 39-40 |
| 12 | 16 | 44 | 38-39 | 31-32 | 41-42 |
| 14 | 18 | 46 | 40-41 | 33-34 | 43-44 |
| 16 | 20 | 48 | 42-43 | 35-36 | 45-46 |
| 18 | 22 | 50 | 44-45 | 37-38 | 47-48 |
Jeans and bottoms size chart
Jeans waist is the low end of the waist range, in inches.
| US size | Jeans waist (in) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 24 |
| 2 | 25 |
| 4 | 26 |
| 6 | 27 |
| 8 | 28 |
| 10 | 29 |
| 12 | 31 |
| 14 | 33 |
| 16 | 35 |
| 18 | 37 |
Letter sizes
| Letter | US numeric |
|---|---|
| XS | 0-2 |
| S | 4-6 |
| M | 8-10 |
| L | 12-14 |
| XL | 16-18 |
How to measure
- Bust: tape level across the fullest part of the chest.
- Waist: narrowest part of your torso, usually above the belly button.
- Hips: fullest part of the hips and seat, feet together.
Use a soft measuring tape, and see our bra size chart if cup fit matters.
Brand fit notes
General guidance only; always check each brand's current chart.
| Brand | Typical fit |
|---|---|
| Zara | Slim European cut; size up if you are between sizes |
| H&M | Close to the standard chart with a relaxed fit |
| Uniqlo | Shorter, narrower Asian-cut tops; size up for hips and bust |
| Gap | Relaxed, true to the standard chart |
| Levi's | Numeric waist and inseam; stretch denim often fits a size smaller |
Frequently asked questions
What is a size 8 in UK and EU?
A US 8 is UK 12 and EU 40.
Is US size 0 the same as UK 0?
No. US 0 is UK 4 and EU 32.
Should I size by bust or hips?
Size by the larger of the two for a given garment: bust for tops, hips for skirts and trousers.