Quick converters for men’s sizes between the US, UK and Europe, built for bigger and taller sizes. Enter a measurement or a size and the matching sizes appear straight away.
Men’s shoe size converter
Pick a size in any system. Large sizes run up to US 18.
Based on a common sneaker size chart. Brands differ by up to half a size, so check the brand’s own chart when you can. Wide feet: US widths go D (standard), 2E (wide), 4E (extra wide) and 6E; UK widths go F (standard), G and H.
Chest size: shirts, jackets & suits
Measure around the fullest part of your chest, under the arms, with the tape level.
US and UK suit sizes are the chest in inches; European sizes add 10 (a 46 becomes a 56). Letter sizes are a typical US range and vary by brand.
Shirt collar converter
Measure around the base of your neck and add a finger’s width for comfort.
Trouser size converter
Waist is measured where you wear your trousers; inseam runs from the crotch to the floor.
European men’s trouser sizes are roughly the waist in inches plus 16 (W40 is a 56). Inseams of 34″ and longer are usually sold as long or tall.
Height & weight converter
Size charts mix units. Convert both ways here.
Size labels explained
- Big
- Extra room through the chest, waist and seat, usually 2XL and up. Some brands write 1X, 2X, 3X instead of XL, 2XL, 3XL.
- Tall
- Extra length in the body and sleeves, not extra width. Most brands start tall sizes at around 6’2″–6’3″ (188–191 cm).
- LT, XLT, 2XLT, 3XLT
- Large Tall, XL Tall and so on: the normal width of that size with tall lengths.
- Suit length: S, R, L, XL
- Short, Regular, Long and Extra Long jackets. A 48L is a 48″ chest in the long length.
- Drop
- The difference between suit jacket chest and trouser waist. A standard suit has a 6″ drop (a 46 jacket with 40 trousers); big and portly cuts have a smaller drop.
- W and L
- Jeans sizes: waist and leg (inseam) in inches, so 42/34 is a 42″ waist with a 34″ inseam.
- Shoe widths
- US men’s D is standard width, 2E is wide, 4E is extra wide and 6E is extra-extra wide.