Chinese Sizing to EU and US: Conversion Charts
Last updated 2026-07-29 · 3 min read
The single most common ordering mistake is buying your usual letter size. Asian sizing runs smaller than EU/US, but the gap is not constant across categories, and it is not constant across sellers either.
The honest version
There is no reliable universal conversion. Every table on the internet, including the ones below, is an average across sellers who do not coordinate with each other. Use the tables to get in range, then use measurements to decide.
The method that actually works:
- Take a garment you already own that fits the way you want.
- Lay it flat and measure it — chest width pit-to-pit, length shoulder-to-hem, waist flat across, inseam.
- Compare those numbers to the seller's chart.
- Buy the size whose numbers match. Ignore the letter entirely.
Twenty seconds with a tape measure beats any conversion table.
Tops — t-shirts, hoodies, jackets
| Chinese/Asian label | Typical EU | Typical US | Chest (flat, cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M | S | S | 48–51 |
| L | M | M | 51–54 |
| XL | L | L | 54–57 |
| XXL | XL | XL | 57–60 |
| XXXL | XXL | XXL | 60–63 |
Rule of thumb: go up one size for a normal fit, two for an oversized streetwear fit. Outerwear meant to go over a hoodie needs the extra size regardless.
Jerseys are the exception in the other direction — replica football and basketball shirts are cut close, and player-issue cuts are tighter still.
Bottoms
Chinese sellers usually state waist in centimetres, which is more useful than any letter.
| Waist (cm) | EU | US (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| 71–74 | 44 | 28 |
| 74–78 | 46 | 30 |
| 78–82 | 48 | 32 |
| 82–86 | 50 | 34 |
| 86–91 | 52 | 36 |
| 91–96 | 54 | 38 |
Measure around your natural waist, not over jeans. If you are between two, take the larger — a belt fixes loose, nothing fixes tight.
Shoes
Chinese sellers usually list EU numbers, and 57 of the shoe listings in this catalogue do exactly that. But lasts are cut narrower than European ones.
| Foot length (cm) | EU | US Men | US Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24.0 | 38 | 6 | 7.5 |
| 24.5 | 39 | 6.5 | 8 |
| 25.0 | 40 | 7 | 8.5 |
| 25.5 | 40.5 | 7.5 | 9 |
| 26.0 | 41 | 8 | 9.5 |
| 26.5 | 42 | 8.5 | 10 |
| 27.0 | 43 | 9 | 10.5 |
| 27.5 | 43.5 | 9.5 | 11 |
| 28.0 | 44 | 10 | 11.5 |
| 28.5 | 45 | 10.5 | 12 |
| 29.0 | 46 | 11 | 12.5 |
Measure your foot properly. Stand on paper against a wall, mark your longest toe, measure the distance in centimetres. Do it at the end of the day when your feet are at their largest. Use the larger foot.
If you have wide feet, or you are between sizes, take the next size up. Narrow lasts are the most common complaint in this category by a wide margin.
Category-specific notes
- Hoodies shrink slightly on first wash. Buy for slightly loose.
- Down jackets need chest room for what goes under them.
- Caps are usually one size with an adjustable strap; measure head circumference just above the ears and expect 56–60 cm to be covered.
- Two-piece sets are often sized to the top. Check whether the bottoms are listed separately.
Every product page here shows that listing's actual available sizes, taken from the seller's own SKU list rather than a generic chart.