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Men's Trouser & Jeans Size Converter
Choose your waist size in inches, centimetres or European sizing to see every equivalent.
Men's trouser and jeans sizes chart
| UK / US (waist in) | Waist (cm) | EU / DE | IT / FR | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 71 | 44 | 42 | XS |
| 29 | 74 | 45 | 43 | S |
| 30 | 76 | 46 | 44 | S |
| 31 | 79 | 47 | 45 | M |
| 32 | 81 | 48 | 46 | M |
| 33 | 84 | 49 | 47 | M/L |
| 34 | 86 | 50 | 48 | L |
| 36 | 91 | 52 | 50 | L/XL |
| 38 | 97 | 54 | 52 | XL |
| 40 | 102 | 56 | 54 | XXL |
| 42 | 107 | 58 | 56 | XXL |
| 44 | 112 | 60 | 58 | 3XL |
| 46 | 117 | 62 | 60 | 3XL |
Waist sizes explained
UK and US trousers use the waist in inches. German sizes add 16 to the waist (a 32 is a 48) and Italian and French sizes add 14 (a 32 is a 46). Vanity sizing means many jeans labelled 32 actually measure 33 or 34 inches, so measure a pair that fits you well.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 32 waist in European sizes?
A 32 inch waist is a German 48 or an Italian/French 46, about 81 cm.
What is W34 in cm?
A 34 inch waist is about 86 cm.