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Sizes S M L XL XXL: decoding and comparison of different standards.

With the development of online trading, it is advisable for every clothing buyer to select the correct sizes when ordering, but their designations still remain unclear to many.

This is due to the fact that clothing size designations differ not only in different countries ah, but, often, from various large manufacturers. In fact, the introduction of clothing symbols was done to make it easier for customers to select clothes.

To introduce labeling, manufacturers often used different parameters and different systems measurements. In Europe and Asia, clothing sizes are traditionally measured in centimeters, while in the United States and some other Western countries they are measured in inches.

It must also be taken into account that average height people in different countries is different, so big sizes for Asian countries it often corresponds to medium or even small in European countries. However, the approach to determining clothing parameters is approximately the same everywhere, since tailors all over the world take measurements in approximately the same places to sew clothes.

Increasingly, the same Latin letters S M L XL XXL are used to indicate clothing sizes. The decoding of these symbols is quite simple and corresponds to the initial letters of the words in English– small, medium, large. The exception is the letter X, which corresponds to the word extra. Thus, the decoding of these symbols can be reduced to a simple table:

However, if you look at the correspondence of these designations to actual clothing sizes, you will notice a significant difference for clothing from the European continent and American manufacturers.

Therefore, when selecting products in online stores, you must take into account exactly where they were produced. these clothes, and use the corresponding tables to determine the real parameters. In the same way, you need to make allowances when choosing in online stores in the Asian region.

It should be especially noted that confusion often arises when purchasing clothes from German manufacturers. The clothing labeling used in Germany does not correspond to Russian digital designations and often diverges from the designations of European standards.

Therefore, when selecting clothes from Germany, which are popular among Russian buyers, you need to focus on German parameters, the explanation of which is usually given in the appendix of wholesaler catalogs.

Even more important to consider is that men's sizes and women's clothing, differ significantly in the measurements that need to be taken when selecting clothes. Thus, men's clothing in size S will always be too large for a woman, who usually buys clothes with this designation in ladies' clothing stores.

Fans of unisex clothing should take this into account. Although in Russia European clothing sizing standards are increasingly being used, you also need to know how size decoding corresponds to Russian standards, a legacy of the Soviet Union.

As for Chinese clothing stores, which are so popular in Russia, it is better to take measurements for selecting clothes not according to symbols, but according to the size chart, which, as a rule, is laid out by online stores along with the product. In order not to make mistakes when choosing clothes from the Asian region, it is better for ordinary centimeters to measure their parameters in centimeters and compare them with the parameters of the size chart.

This simple step will help even an inexperienced buyer choose the right clothes and avoid mistakes. As for regular visitors to Chinese clothing stores, they already know approximately how much adjustment to take when decoding in sizes S M L XL XXL XXXL.

In a store, when choosing clothes, a situation often arises when people do not understand and cannot decide what sizes they need. This is due to the fact that they are indicated on the tags in different variations.

What it is

Clothing size is a letter or numerical designation of the linear parameters of the body or part of it for which this or that type of clothing is intended. In Russia, since Soviet times, it has been customary to use a numeric code, just like in Germany, France, Italy and the USA, with the only difference being that the same size is coded in different countries with different numbers. For example, Russian size 44 is considered 42 in France, and 40 in Germany.

Where did these Latin letters come from?

Since each country has its own numerical codes for designating sizes, a single international code was introduced so that people do not get confused when they take clothes made in a country other than their own.

Latin letters on clothing labels are conventional abbreviations. So XS (size) stands for extra small, that is, very small. Accordingly, S is just small, M is medium, L and XL are large and “extra large”. There is also a size XXL, that is, twice large or super-large (extra extra large).

How to know if your clothing size is XS

For women and men, the size chart will be different. To determine the clothing size that is right for you, you should first measure your volume using a regular measuring tape. Based on them you can judge what clothes to choose. It should be taken into account that most often the sizes of upper and lower clothing do not match.

XS - women's size for outerwear(blouses, T-shirts, trench coats, etc.) if your chest circumference is 78-82 centimeters, waist - 60-62, and sleeve length is 59-61 centimeters. For trousers and shorts, you should take into account the same waist circumference from 60 to 62 centimeters and hips - from 84 to 88 centimeters.

It is correct to measure the circumference of the chest and buttocks at the highest, i.e., protruding points. Sleeve length is measured from the base (shoulder) to the thinnest part of the wrist on the outside.

Height matching is also taken into account. XS (size) is worn only by women and men up to 164 centimeters tall (there are rare exceptions). Next comes S or M.

Sometimes the size XXS is distinguished separately (in Russian coding 38), but it is extremely rare in stores. Most often, XS is something universal, suitable for women of both size 38 and 40. Or adults have to apply for necessary things to the children's department. XXS corresponds to the following parameters: chest circumference 74-76 centimeters, waist - 56-58, hips - 80-84, sleeve length - 57-60.

If we talk about women's underwear, then size XS will correspond to the Russian 40th and the American 0th. The parameters taken into account are: chest - 78-82 centimeters, waist - 62-65 and hips - 88-91. This information is especially needed when choosing swimwear. So, with a size 40 according to Russian standards, you will need a swimsuit size XS by international standards and 32A - top, 32AA - bottom according to US size codes.

XS (size) in different countries

There are general parameters by which certain sizes are determined. In addition, you need to know which Russian sizes correspond to international ones, as well as European ones, since this is the most common category of sizes found in Russian stores.

So, the international designation XS corresponds to Russian size 40 and European size 34, as well as American size 2. But it is worth considering that if you mean XS - the size for jeans, then in the USA it will be size 0-2, and the waist size is measured not in centimeters, but in inches. 25 inches equals 86 centimeters.

Men's smallest size

For men, size XS is considered the smallest. He has a height of 164 cm and below. In Russia it is designated as 44th for outerwear. This size is yours if the chest circumference is 88 centimeters or less, the waist is 76 and the neck is 38. For men's determinations of T-shirt and shirt sizes, the neck circumference in centimeters is also taken into account. It is measured at the very base, where the collar is usually located.

When choosing things, we are constantly faced with the question of determining our size. And, unfortunately, there is still no single size chart in the whole world. They vary depending on gender characteristics, manufacturers, and brands. Let's try to understand what women's size is for different countries and units of measurement.

Trying on before buying is, of course, very important, but we live in modern world, and many market containers and shopping centers we have been replaced by online clothing stores all over the world. You have to purchase goods from them without trying them on, and in this case it is important not to get things wrong. In addition, types female figures There are different ones, which is why one and the same thing will either fit in size or not.

How to choose the right size?

To find out your size, you need to measure the basic parameters. These are the waist, hips, shoulder width, sleeve length in cm. The correctness of the result depends on the accuracy of your actions. Let's look at how to measure your body correctly.

Since there is no single sizing system in the world, in each store you choose, you must first look at the size chart offered there, then compare the measurements obtained with those indicated in the table, and only then select items for your volumes. Once you know your exact measurements, you can confidently buy clothes online.

International sizes

In the world, sizes indicated by letters of the English alphabet are considered more common. These are the XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL that are familiar to all of us. Clothes smaller than XS are considered children's, and clothing larger than XXXL begins its own size chart. The most common are women's sizes S, M, L - the golden mean, as they say.

We indicate in the table what volumes international sizes correspond to.

But do not forget that even generally accepted standards can allow several centimeters of error.

Often there is a problem with converting size L to Russian women's. This also applies to other sizes. This happens because Slavic countries have adopted a slightly different system for measuring clothing. For Ukraine and Russia, the most common sizes are from 40 to 58. Basically, all models of women's clothing are produced with these sizes. You will have to look for things larger or smaller than the proposed range in special stores.

It’s very easy to compare with international ones - let’s line up the first and second ones in order and get the following result:

• XS - 40;
• S - 42;
• M - 44-46;
• L- 48-50;
• XL - 52;
• XXL - 54-56;
• XXXL - 58.

This is the norm for all manufacturers, but very few of them adhere to the above rules. That is why in any store and with all manufacturers it is better to check the dimensions in centimeters or inches (for reference: 1 inch = 2.54 cm).

Size L - what size is women's?

The generally accepted size L ("L") for the fair half is as follows: girth chest- 96-100 cm, waist line - 78-82 cm, hip circumference - 102-106 cm. But it is important to remember that Europe sews clothes a little larger, and Asian countries - a little less than the norm.

Size L - what size is Russian women's? In principle, most of our clothing manufacturers adhere to the generally accepted measurement system, therefore, based on the above volumes for size L, you can safely take things for yourself without trying them on.

Size L - what size is women's for Europe? Some features appear here: firstly, the clothes will be a little larger, and secondly, it is very important to take into account height - this will also change the overall size of the selected item of clothing. The German L-coy, for example, denotes a person whose height is more than 172 cm.

For America there is a separate size chart; all volumes and sizes are indicated in inches. Answering the question: “L is what size of women’s clothing in the USA?” - we get the answer: “14-16”.

Each country has its own accepted measurements, therefore, when choosing goods in foreign stores, you should carefully study the sizes offered there and only after a thorough check make any purchases.

Little tricks

Generally accepted sizes are, of course, good, but let’s face it, very few women have ideal proportions. Quite often there are girls who have large breasts and narrow hips or, conversely, small breasts and wide hips. Because of this, there are some difficulties when choosing clothes, especially if it is a dress or coat. It is much easier to select the bottom and top separately, but what women's wardrobe can he do without something nice or a piece of warm winter clothing?

What to do? In fact, everything is not so complicated: when choosing a dress, you should give preference to combined options with a narrowed bottom and a batwing top.

Or a dress with a split under the bust and a flared skirt. Stretch fabric will also help resolve any difficulties that may arise.

When buying a coat, choose one that will fit beautifully on your upper body and will fit clearly across your chest, shoulders and back. And pay attention to how it will look on your hips - there is no need to tighten them too much.

Sometimes deciding on clothing size is very difficult. The fact is that there are many different factors that influence the correct determination of size.

This includes its type, the specific size chart of the country of origin, gender, age, and even the characteristics of a particular brand. If a person decides to order any type of clothing in an online store (for example -), then he should be especially careful about the selection correct size and find an exact match in the Russian system. This is not so easy to do, but we will help you do it!

• Women's sizes;
• Men's sizes;

• Type of clothing

• Age:
  • Children's sizes of different ages

• Country or region:
  • European sizes
  • US sizes
  • English sizes
  • Russian sizes
• Special sizing systems for clothing brands

Look! This is useful to know: and their Russian equivalents

In addition to gender, the type of clothing also matters. Don't blindly choose an XL size for pants just because shirts in that size fit your body type. Each type of clothing has its own specific measurement criteria.
Depending on the country where a particular product is produced, its size may differ from the usual size for a resident of another country.

Thus, when determining the size, it is necessary to take into account the following criteria and features:

• What gender is the product intended for?
• Which age group he comes up;
• What specific type of clothing is measured by this size;
• In what country are the clothes made?
• Which local size corresponds to this or that foreign size.
• Are there any peculiarities in the sizing chart of a particular clothing brand?

Size charts for different countries and regions

Some countries have their own special sizing system. First of all, this diversity is due to which measurement system (metric or English) is used in this country. Depending on the measurement system adopted in the country, clothing sizes vary greatly.

Also, there are unwritten sizing rules for different countries, for example:

• American sizes are often 1-2 sizes ahead of Russian ones
• Chinese sizes, on the contrary, are 1-2 sizes behind the Russian system
• But clothes made in Turkey, as a rule, exactly correspond to Russian ones

The most common dimensional systems that you can often encounter are primarily American, Russian, Japanese, English, Italian, European and Unified International types. For example, clothing measurements for women in Russia start from size 38, in Japan - from 3, in the USA - from 0, in England - from 4, in Europe - from 32, the smallest international size is XXS.

It is very difficult to understand the numerous sizing systems. It will also be difficult to remember how each one fits into its own measurement system. Therefore, in order to facilitate this task, it is convenient to use special correspondence tables.

Correspondence table for women's sizes in different countries and regions:

Russian sizes	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58
International sizes	XS	XS	S	M	M	L	XL	XL	XXL	XXXL
US sizes	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24
European sizes	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52

table of correspondence men's sizes different countries and regions (outerwear):

Russian sizes	46-48	48-50	50-52	52-54	54-56	56-58
International sizes	S	M	L	XL	XXL	XXXL
Ramsers USA	36-38	38-40	40-42	42-44	44-46	46-48
European sizes	46-48	48-50	50-52	52-54	54-56	56-58

Sizing system for different types of clothing

Different types of clothing are measured using a special sizing system. And this is quite natural - after all, for different types clothing needs to take into account different body parameters.

So, to measure women's clothing, the following body data are taken into account:

1. Chest circumference;
2. Waist circumference;
3. Hip girth;
4. The length of the sleeve.

If to determine a short blouse, the chest and waist circumference, sleeve length data will be sufficient, then for trousers and jeans, measurement data of the waist, hips, and leg length are required.

The following types of clothing most often have their own sizing systems:

• Men's:
  • men's coats, jackets, sweaters, suits (one size chart)
  • Shirts
  • T-shirts
  • Pants and shorts
  • men's underwear
  • men's socks

• Women's:
  • sweaters and blouses
  • dresses
  • underwear
  • t-shirts
  • jackets

➡Sometimes on various types In clothing, you can find size markings with two numbers (Russian size), for example, 50 – 52. Typically, this size is characteristic of products that are very elastic and can easily stretch. Depending on how tightly the clothing can fit, it will immediately fit wearers of two similar sizes.

Sizes for men's pants and shorts:

Russia	44	46	48	50	52	54	56
USA	XXS	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Europe	38	40	42	44	46	48	50
Great Britain	32	34	36	38	40	42	44
Italy	42	44	46	48	50	52	54

Women's dress sizes:

Russia	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58
Belarus	80	84	88	92	96	100	104	108	112	116
Europe	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52
Great Britain	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24

Women's clothing sizes - correspondences and features

Features of sizes for women's clothing include the following facts:

• The size chart of the CIS countries for women's clothing is formed based on chest circumference. Size calculation formula: Bust/2=Size in CIS countries. That is, to determine your outerwear size, you need to measure the girth and divide it by two.
• In order to correlate European sizes of women's clothing and Russian ones, you need to add 6 (six) to European ones. As an example, European size 40 is Russian 46.
• The European size chart also takes into account a person’s height, so there are more gradations according to it.

Sizing chart for women's dresses:

Russia	Europe	USA	France	Belarus	Italy	Great Britain
40	34	6	36	80	38	8
42	36	8	38	84	40	10
44	38	10	40	88	42	13
46	40	12	42	92	44	14
48	42	14	44	96	46	16
50	44	16	46	100	48	18
52	46	18	48	104	50	20
54	48	20	50	108	52	22
56	50	22		112		24
58	52	24		116

Women's clothing sizes:

Bust	Waist circumference	Hip circumference	Russian sizes	International sizes	European sizes for heights up to 165 cm	European sizes with height 166-171 cm	European sizes for heights over 171 cm
74-80	60-65	84-90	40	XS	16	32
82-85	66-69	92-95	42	XS	17	34	68
86-89	70-73	96-98	44	S	18	36	72
90-93	74-77	99-101	46	M	19	38	76
94-97	78-81	102-104	48	M	20	40	80
98-102	82-85	105-108	50	L	21	42	84
103-107	86-90	109-112	52	XL	22	44	88
108-113	91-95	113-116	54	XL	23	46	92
114-119	96-102	117-121	56	XXL	24	48	96
120-125	103-108	122-126	58	XXXL	25	50	100
126-131	109-114	127-132	60		26	52	104
132-137	115-121	133-138	62		27	54	108
138-143	122-128	139-144	64		28	56	112
144-149	129-134	145-150	66		29	58	116

Men's clothing sizes

When selecting men's clothing you need to know the features of the formation of its dimensions. What is this feature? In fact, the principles of sizing for men are the same as for everyone - and it is based on the girth of different parts of the body (mainly the chest and waist. However, there are still differences. One of them is the division of sizes into four groups in depending on the man's physique.

➡ Helpful information: translated into Russian correspondences

This is the classification:

• N-size - sizes for men with standard figure and taller than 162 cm. N-size numbers are even and range from 32 to 82.
• U-size - sizes for men with a stocky figure; height below 162 cm, chest volume is standard, but the waist may be wider than that of the N-group. Size numbers - 24-38.
• B-size - sizes for men with a large waist circumference and height above 162 cm. Size numbers - from 51 to 75, odd numbers.
• S-size - clothing sizes for men with a slender figure - height above 179 cm, small chest and waist circumference. Numbers - 88-114.

Clothing size chart for men with a stocky figure (U-sizes)

Size	Height	Bust	Waist circumference
24	166-170	94-97	86-89
25	169-173	98-101	90-93
26	172-176	102-105	94-97
27	175-178	106-109	98-101
28	177-180	110-113	102-106
29	179-182	114-117	107-111
30	181-183	118-121	112-116
31	182-184	122-125	117-121
32	183-185	126-129	122-126
33	184-186	130-133	127-131
34	185-187	134-137	132-136
35	186-188	138-141	137-141
36	187-189	142-145	142-146
37	188-190	146-149	147-151
38	189-191	150-153	152-156

Size chart for men's trousers and shorts:

Russia	Europe	USA	Great Britain	Italy
44	38	XXS	32	42
46	40	XS	34	44
48	42	S	36	46
50	44	M	38	48
52	46	L	40	50
54	48	XL	43	52
56	50	XXL	44	54

Size confusion in children's clothing

Children's sizes are also ambiguous. Up to 1 year, sizes are determined in accordance with the child’s monthly age. Usually the size is indicated on one product at intervals of 3 months. You can often find marks 0 – 3. This product is intended for both a newborn and a 3-month-old baby. However, it should be noted that in terms of height and weight, a newborn and a 3-month-old baby are quite different from each other.

More specific is the product size for children over 2 years old. On many clothes the height of the child to whom the product corresponds is written. In such cases, it is much easier for the parent to decide.

➡ To summarize, to select the right size for children’s clothing, first of all you need to look at the child’s height

It's easy to buy clothes yourself if you can try them on. For online purchases, you should first of all be guided not by the size marks, but by the indicated centimeters or inches. This way there is the least chance of making a mistake.

Clothing sizes for children under two years old:

Age (months)	Height	Russia	USA	England
up to 2 months	56	18	0/3	2
3	58	18	0/3	2
4	62	20	3/6	2
6	68	20	3/6	2
9	74	22	6/9	2
12	80	24	S/M	2
18	86	26	2-2T	2
24	92	28	2-2T	3

Clothes size table for girls from two children:

Age	Height 9 (centimeters)	Russian sizes	English sizes	American (US) sizes
3	98	28/30	3	3T
4	104	28/30	3	4T
5	110	30	4	5-6
6	116	32	4	5-6
7	122	32/34	6	7
8	128	34	6	7
9	134	36	8	S
10	140	38	8	S
11	146	38/40	10	S/M
12	152	40	10	M/L
13	156	40/42	12	L
14	158	40/42	12	L
15	164	40/42	12	L

Clothes sizes for boys from two years old:

Age	Height (centimeters)	Russian sizes	US sizes	European sizes	English sizes
3	98	28/30	3T	1	3
4	104	28/30	4T	1	3
5	110	30	5-6	2	4
6	116	32	5-6	2	4
7	122	32/34	7	5	6
8	128	34	7	5	6
9	134	36	S	7	8
10	140	38	S	7	8
11	146	38/40	S/M	9	10
12	152	40	M/L	9	10
13	156	40/42	L	9	12
14	158	40/42	L	9	12
15	164	40/42	L	11	12
16	170	42	XL	12	14
17	176	42	XL	13	14

Brand sizing charts

Despite the fact that in Lately The trend towards standardization of sizes is clearly visible all over the world; there is still such a thing as own dimensional grids clothing brands. What does it mean? This means that many brands develop their own sizes for their clothing, which can be a little confusing when choosing a product. In order to find the correct fit, companies usually post detailed size charts on their websites. And this, in general, is the solution - to try on clothes on their websites. Difficulties can only arise when shopping in online hypermarkets, where there may be no indications about the specific size of each product, but only standard international and regional grids are presented.

For example, here is a table of correspondence between men's sizes for brands Grostyle, Weibberg, Ferrero Gizzi, Perry Meyson, Greg Horman and Primen. (in centimeters)

Size/neck circumference	European size	International size	Height	Bust	Waist circumference	The length of the sleeve	Back length
38	36-38	S	170-176	94	82	64	75-76
39	38	M	172-179	96	84	64	75-76
40	40-42	M	176-183	98	86	65	76-77
41	42	L	176-183	100	91	65	76-77
42	44	XL	176-183	104	94	65	77-78
43	44-46	XL	176-183	108	98	65	77-78
44	46	XXL	176-183	110	102	66	77-78
45	46-48	XXL-3XL	176-183	112	106	66	78-79
46	48-50	3XL	176-183	118	112	68	78-79

How to take measurements correctly and select the size - life hacks

• When it is not possible to accurately determine the size of clothing for yourself, it is better to take the product 1 size larger. In any case, it is always easier to sew in than to embroider
• It is recommended to take measurements on the most developed side of the body. For right-handers on the right, for left-handers - on the left, respectively.
• Measurements should be taken in a natural, relaxed body position. This is why it is difficult to take your measurements yourself - it is better to have another person do it.
• Due to the symmetry of the body, half-girth measurements are often used - primarily neck, waist and chest, back width, chest width.
• To take more accurate measurements, use several measurements of one part of the body - for example, the first, second and third half-circumference of the chest, the first and second width of the chest.

Video: Taking measurements

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