The size range of clothes is a table of different countries. Russian and European clothing sizes: how to choose the right size

03.08.2019

More and more people are choosing to buy shoes from overseas internet sites. But such purchases are not always successful, and all because of the inconsistency of the Russian dimensional grid with European standards.

What is the difference between European and Russian shoe sizes

Shoes from many European manufacturers are of high quality and original design, which is why most modern shoppers prefer a foreign manufacturer.

But making the desired purchase can be very difficult due to the differences in the size grid.

European sizes are several centimeters larger when compared with domestic footwear.

Of course, it is best to check with a qualified consultant for such details, since some brands do not follow general rules and have their own dimensional grid.

Be careful! Shoe sizes from the same manufacturer may vary based on the model shown.

How Russian shoe size is calculated

To find out the size of the shoes of a Russian manufacturer, it is enough to calculate the length of the foot, and a few tips will help to do it correctly:

How European shoe size is calculated

Anyone can translate European shoe sizes to Russian tables: One must be added to the standard shoe size of a domestic manufacturer.

Most overseas developers rely on comfort and practicality, so the insole is 10 or even 15 mm larger.

How to take proper measurements to determine shoe size

So that the purchase of shoes via the Internet was successful, and the size was determined accurately, first of all, you need to take measurements correctly.

This can be done in a time-tested way:

You need to take a blank cardboard sheet and outline the foot;
Cut out the resulting trace;
Take measurements of the footprint using a ruler or measuring tape.

This method allows you to find out the length of the foot in centimeters, which in the future will help to correctly determine first the Russian and then the European size.

Interesting fact! The cardboard footprint will not only help to accurately determine European shoe sizes for Russian ones (the table is presented below), but also allows you to choose the correct width of the shoes you buy.

Women's European shoe sizes for Russians: table

Women's European size starts at 36.

In order not to be mistaken and not to be confused with the sizes, the ratio of Russian and European shoe markings is given in the table.

Russian size	35	36	37	38
European size	36	37	38	39

When choosing shoes, it is necessary to take into account only the compliance of European shoe sizes with Russian ones (as indicated in the table), but also its model.

For example, pumps can be slightly longer than the standard size due to the sock.

Men's European shoe sizes for Russians: table

The length of the insole of men's shoes is a few millimeters longer than the length of the foot, from this you can set the following parameters shown in the table.

Russian size	39	40	41	42	43	44
European size	40	41	42	43	44	45

Note! Intermediate shoe sizes are calculated according to the same principle, for example: 39.5 = 40.5; 40.5 = 41.5 and so on.

Children's European shoe sizes for Russians: table

The difference between the sizes of children's shoes of a European and Russian manufacturer is equal to one.

Shoes from European manufacturers are 1 size larger, but do not forget that shoes for children, first of all, should wear well and not create any discomfort.

That is why world-famous experts and well-known manufacturers of children's shoes recommend choosing practical models, the insole length of which is 15 mm longer.

Russian size	31	32,5	33,5	34	35
European size	32	33	34	35	36

How to choose the right shoes so as not to be mistaken with the size

Modern opportunities allow you to purchase your favorite things even on the other side of the earth, without leaving your home.

At first glance, making a purchase in an online store is easy, because nothing is easier than clicking on the selected product.

But when it comes to choosing a size, everything is complicated several times, because the wrong size can mean that money is wasted.

In order for the purchased product only to please, the following rules must be taken into account before purchasing it:

Sites with European goods have an appropriate size grid, but still, if you cannot find it, you should contact a consultant for help to clarify all the details;
European goods released for Russian consumers always have relevant information regarding the features of the model and size;
Before buying shoes, you need to try them on. How to do it? You can find shoes of the same brand in a boutique, while it is not necessary that it be the same model, but it is better if the shoes are as similar as possible;
European shoe sizes for Russians (the table is presented above) do not always coincide with a specific brand, so it is better to navigate by the markings provided by the seller.

Unfortunately, it is not always possible to choose the right shoes over the Internet, and it can be not only in size, but also in fit, width, etc.

There are several ways to solve the problem of buying the wrong shoes:

Many online boutiques offer a return or exchange service, but the purchase must be in perfect condition, free from any signs of use, and the customer must present a receipt. In most cases, shoes purchased during the sale are non-refundable;
Shoes that do not fit in size can be sold, even a little more expensive;
A foreign pair of shoes that do not fit in size will be a wonderful gift for a holiday for a loved one;
Slightly tight shoes can be stretched both at home and in professional conditions.

When purchasing shoes over the Internet, you need to know your Russian size, correlate it with European markings and sizes of a particular brand.

Then a new pair of shoes will definitely fit and will be worn with comfort.

From this video you will find out what the table looks like European shoe sizes translated into Russian:

This video will tell you how best to purchase so as not to be mistaken with the size:

When buying things from a European manufacturer, you often face the problem of choosing a size. Russian and European sizes differ in both men's and women's size charts. The same applies to clothing for children. To coordinate European clothing sizes with Russians, you need to take your measurements correctly and determine your number from the table. The correspondence of these measurements will be given below, it will also be described how to correctly take measurements from yourself in order to avoid mistakes in the selection of things.

Women's and men's nets differ from each other, this must be taken into account when determining the size and choosing a thing. When choosing children's things, one should follow the same rules as when choosing things for adult men and women. The correspondence of Russian to European clothing sizes is shown below.

Womens

The dimensional grid of women's clothing is based on the compliance of the female body volumes with the standards. If during the purchase it was not possible to find a correspondence between the standard and real volumes, the following rules should be followed:

in skirts and dresses, you should focus on the data of the chest and waist, since skirts are often more magnificent;
the key when choosing the desired number remains the chest girth (except for trousers, skirts).

With too lush or too small breasts, this parameter may not be the main one. The table below shows the most common European sizes of women's clothing, their model circumferences. Data are in millimeters.

Some types of fabrics are stretchable, so you can choose a thing one to one, or even a little less. If the clothes are made of non-stretching materials (raincoat fabric, cotton), you cannot choose a thing in the butt, because after a heavy meal, it may turn out to be too tight.

Russian data	European standards	Girth along the chest line, mm	Waist girth, mm	Girth along the hips, mm
40	XS	800	650	900
42	XS	850	690	950
44	M	890	730	980
46	M	930	770	1010
48	L	970	810	1040
50	L	1020	850	1080
52	XXL	1070	900	1120
54	XXL	1130	950	1160

Mens

The main parameter when choosing a men's wardrobe, both in European and in other dimensional grids, is the width of the chest and the circumference of the neck. Based on this parameter, you can pick up almost all items of men's wardrobe. The more a man has this indicator, the higher the number on the tag will be. Despite the waist and hip girth, which can vary depending on the age, weight and physique of a man, the key factor in choosing is still the chest girth. If a man has a thin body or underweight, but his shoulder and chest width indicates a certain number of clothes, it should be based on these data when choosing a number.

When choosing trousers, you should start from the parameters of the waist and hips. This is especially true for overweight and middle-aged men. When choosing trousers, the width of the shoulders and chest comes second after the waist.

If a man has developed muscles, he will fit a thing 1, and sometimes even 2 numbers more than it is assumed in accordance with his shoulder or chest girth. The data in the table are presented in mm.

Sizes of men's clothing, number	Bust girth	Girth at the waist	Hip girth	Neck circumference	Growth
44	880	780	940	370	1700
46	920	820	980	380	1720
48	960	860	1020	390	1740
50	1000	900	1060	400	1760
52	1040	940	1100	410	1780
54	1080	980	1140	420	1800
56	1120	1040	1180	430	1820

Baby

Sizes of European children's clothing have numbers from 50 to 146. Further, it is considered teenage or intended for adults.

The number marked on a particular tag often indicates the maximum height of the child. If in doubt about the choice of children's things, preference should be given to the larger size. This is explained by the following reasons:

children grow up quickly;
some models are small (especially if the manufacturer is from Europe);
children can be of different builds;
the child's figure may differ from the standards.

The table below shows the sizes of clothes for children. The sequence of data in the table suggests their location from childbirth to adolescence. All data in the table are in millimeters (mm).

Number indicated on the tag	The minimum height (or length) of the child for whom the thing is supposed	The maximum height (or length) of the child for whom the thing is supposed to (corresponds to the number indicated on the tag)	Girth (maximum point) along the chest line	Girth (maximum point) at the waist	Girth (maximum point) along the hips
50	450	500	420	420	420
56	510	560	440	440	440
62	570	620	460	460	460
68	630	680	480	480	480
74	690	740	500	490	500
80	750	800	520	500	520
86	810	860	530	510	530
92	870	920	540	520	550
98	930	980	550	530	570
104	990	1040	560	540	590
110	1050	1100	570	550	610
116	1110	1160	580	570	630
122	1170	1220	600	580	650
128	1230	1280	630	600	680
134	1290	1340	660	610	710
140	1350	1400	690	620	740
146	1410	1460	720	630	780

How to take measurements correctly

When taking measurements, it is important to adhere to the following rules:

a measuring tape or a strip made of non-stretchable material with clear marks in centimeters and millimeters should be used;
when taking measurements, the person must stand. The only exceptions are small children under the age of 1 year;
the waist should be measured at the thinnest point of the body. Measure the circumference along the hips and chest should be at the most prominent points;
during measurement, the measuring tape should wrap around the circumference of the body, its oval position, pressing, pulling is not allowed;
the height or length of a human body should be measured in the morning when this parameter is at its maximum. The circumference of the chest, waist and hips should be measured during the day after meals - the data will be more accurate;
it is advisable not to take measurements on your own from yourself, since in this case there is a possibility of data distortion;
when measuring the volume of the waist, chest and hips, the arms must be raised up. It is advisable to take measurements in one underwear or in a T-shirt;
data cannot be measured if a person is dressed, especially in heavy, dense or multi-layered clothing.

As you can see from this article, it is quite possible to match European and Russian clothing sizes. When choosing clothes made by a European manufacturer, you should be guided by the data indicating the volume of the human body. To do this, it is important to correctly take measurements, match and select the desired number from the table. In women's, men's and children's dimensional nets, different rules for the selection of clothes are used. These rules must be taken into account in order not to make a mistake with the number. Different manufacturers may have different data and dimensional grids.

Before buying a new brand item, familiarize yourself with its size range, which can be found on the manufacturer's website.

Video

The main difficulty in buying clothes on the Internet is the discrepancy between the sizes of manufacturers from different countries. Most often, clothes are bought in Europe, and therefore, first of all, you need to know how to correctly translate European sizes into Russian or international standards.

For example, European size 50 corresponds to Russian 56 and international XXL, but this applies only to clothing for women. Men's sizes in Europe fully correspond to Russian ones.

European clothing sizes and their analogues

In order for you to be exactly sure which Russian size 46 European corresponds to, it is important to know two points. The first one is your measurements: you can use them to determine your size according to any grid. The second is whether the size grid of a particular manufacturer corresponds to the generally accepted one in the country.

Each size is based on measurements such as bust, waist, hips, height, and sleeve or leg length. It is these parameters that will help you determine the required size. For example, size 38 European clothing is equal to 44 Russian, and in the international table it is denoted - S.

How did the measurements we take help us? In fact, 44 is the girth of the chest, divided by 2. So as not to guess which - 42 or 44 European clothing size to choose, you just need to use our table and the measurements taken. In it you will see that these European sizes correspond to 48 and 50 Russian, and according to the international system - M and L.

How to convert clothing size 48 European into any other?

To correctly determine your size, you will need the help of a table with such indicators as bust, hips and height. For example, European clothing size 48 is designed for a person with a height of 176-182 centimeters, a chest girth of 108 cm and a hip girth of 116 cm. In the same way, you can determine the 40 and 46 European clothing sizes. According to our table, you can convert your Russian size to European or international in order to purchase the item you like in an online store, for example, at.

Women's sizes

Height 168 cm	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
Chest girth	80	84	88	92	96	100	104	110	116	122	128
Waist circumference	62	66	70	74	78	82	86	92	98	104	110
Hip girth	86	90	94	98	102	106	110	116	122	128	134
Hip height	19,5	20	20	20,5	20,5	21	21,5	21,5	22	22,5	23
Shoulder width	12	12,2	12,4	12,6	12,8	13	13,2	13,4	13,6	13,8	14
Neck girth	35	35,5	36,5	37	38	38,5	39	40	41	42	43
Arm length to wrist	58,5	59	59	59,5	59,5	60	60,5	61	61,5	61,5	62
Wrist girth	15	15,5	15,5	16	16,5	16,5	17	17,5	18	18,5	19

Mens sizes

Height 176 cm	44	46	48	50	52	54
Chest girth	88	92	96	100	104	108
Waist circumference	76	80	84	88	92	96
Hip girth	95	97,5	100	102,5	105	108,5
Neck girth	39,5	40	40,5	41	41,5	42,5

Ekaterina Malyarova

What is a clothing size chart for?

In the era of online shopping, it is very important to be familiar with sizing charts and be familiar with them. Why do you need it? It's simple so that shopping brings pleasure and joy, and not sadness and disappointment due to the fact that the thing is small or large so that the whole family can be placed there.

Knowing your parameters, the measurements of the clothes you wear, and seeing the size chart in front of your eyes, on the next page of the online store, you can easily choose the thing you need.

How to define your parameters?

The only thing you need in order to determine the right size is a centimeter tape. If suddenly you do not have this gadget of our mothers and grandmothers, then we will be sophisticated - take measurements with a thread, and only then measure how many centimeters there are with a ruler.

So, the main parameters are: chest circumference, waist circumference, hip circumference.

Chest circumference, often referred to as "OG" on Russian-language sites or "bust" in European and Chinese online stores.

How to measure your chest girth correctly? The measuring tape should run along the most prominent points of the chest, while lying under the armpits, and from the back - at the protruding part of the shoulder blade.

The waist circumference is abbreviated as "OT" or in English-language online stores - "waist".

How to measure OT correctly? It is measured strictly along the waistline, not above, somewhere under the chest, and not below.

Hip circumference, abbreviated as "ABOUT", on American sites - "hip" (less often "thighs").

How to measure your hips correctly? The tape should run over the most prominent points of the thighs and buttocks.

It is also worth noting that sometimes you can come across such abbreviations as POG, POT, POB. Do not panic, these are the same girths of the chest, waist and hips already familiar to you, only divided into two, that is, a half-girth. For example, if the volume (OB) of the hips is 90 cm, then the half-girth of the hips (PHB) will be 45 cm.

An example of how to measure the circumference of the hips

How not to miscalculate with the size?

In order to correctly determine the size, it is worth following a few rules:

- When taking measurements, in any case, do not tighten a tight measuring tape, do not suck in your stomach and do not strain your abs, as all this can, but what is there, will definitely distort the results, and you will get false readings.

- If, after you have taken measurements, you clearly do not fall into the sizes presented on the website of the desired online store, but are somewhere in the middle, give preference to the larger size.

- Sometimes in the size tables, in addition to the girths, they also indicate the preferred height for a particular size, pay attention to it. For example, if a dress suits us in terms of OG, OT and OB, you have a height of 155 cm, and it is recommended for a height of 175, then it is most likely that it will be long for you.

- Continuing the topic of growth, pay attention to the parameters of the models (they are often indicated on the page of the sold product itself) on the catalog pictures and compare them with yours.

- If you want to make a purchase in an online store, which has a representative office in your city, for example, the same Zara or H&M, then first go to the offline store and try on the necessary thing there, see what size of this brand matches your parameters and order his.

- When ordering outerwear, be it a jacket or a coat, it is best to focus not on the measurements of your body, but on the parameters of your existing item of this type. For example, if you need to buy a coat, then you do not take all measurements from yourself, but from the coat that hangs in your closet, of course, provided that it fits you well.

Size charts of different countries

In total, it is customary to distinguish between the following sizes:

- International. Single letter size: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, etc.

- Russian. This dimensional grid is designated as follows: 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, etc.

- English. This size is referred to as UK. Size writing: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, etc.

- American. Its abbreviation is US. Similar in spelling to English, but the parameters are completely different: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14.

- European. On the websites you will recognize it under the letters EU. It is denoted in this way: 32, 34, 36 38, 40, 42, 44, etc.

- Italian. Also identified by two capital letters - EI. This is what Italian sizes look like: 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, etc.

Please note that the numbers in the dimensional grid of different countries are similar, but they have different parameters, that is, for example, 38 Russian size is not equal to 38 European.

And in order not to get confused in all these letters, symbols and numbers, we need to use the size table, which will explain the necessary designations.

Below we have prepared for you decryptions of the main sizes in the form of those very tables.

Also keep in mind that each brand may have its own personal size, that is, if you have always worn, for example, size S, then things of a given size of the company "123" (conditionally) may be small or large for you. And to prevent this from happening, on the brand's website it is worth familiarizing with their dimensional grid in order to determine which one is ideal for you.

Taking a little time to figure out the sizes will make your purchases much more enjoyable!;)

How sometimes it is difficult for us to choose clothes by size in the store. You seem to know what size you wear, but in practice you come across various size systems: Russian, European, and it's almost impossible to say exactly what you need. And if in a regular store or boutique there is still an opportunity to try on this or that item of different sizes, then when ordering something in an online store, you have no right to make a mistake. You need to know exactly the correspondence of European clothing sizes to Russians, so that the purchased item fits perfectly on the figure.

Dealing with computing systems

Today, the common systems for calculating sizes are Russian, European and universal European. To designate the first two, numbers are used, and for the third, the familiar letters of the Latin alphabet are used: S, that is, small - small; M, that is, medium - medium; L, that is, large - large (sometimes with the prefix X, which means extra). And if you can somehow figure out the universal marking without outside help, then comparing European and Russian sizes sometimes causes a lot of difficulties.

Learning to read European clothing sizes

The European size standard was approved in 2007, its main indicator is the chest girth (for both men's and women's sizes). According to the measurements, an alphabetic code of sizes was compiled, in which Latin letters were also used.

Bust to EU Letter Size Ratio

For women, the most common:

S. This size of clothing is suitable for girls and women whose bust girth varies between 82-90 cm. For girls with larger breasts, it is not recommended to wear this size, as it will not sit nicely on the body.
M. If your bust is 90-98cm, this is your size. By the way, according to men, ladies with size M clothes are the most feminine.
L. Do you have a chest measuring 98-106 cm? This is a sign that clothes of this size will fit best on you. Busty beauties with thin waists and narrow hips also wear this size of clothing, they have to adjust each new outfit to fit their parameters.

Additional dimensions:

XXS. If you have a chest circumference of 66-74 cm, ask the seller to provide you with clothes of this exact size.
XS. Do you have a chest 74-82 cm in girth? Congratulations, you have a clothing size that is the ultimate dream for many women.
XL. Do you have 107-119 cm in girth on your chest? Then take a closer look at the clothes of this particular size, so that it is comfortable to walk and breathe in a brand new blouse.
XXL. The girth of the chest is 119-131 cm. Beautiful ladies, do not even agree to try on clothes that are too small, because they can harm your health. Only wear clothing of your size that does not constrict, constrict, or cause discomfort.

About men's clothing sizes

European clothing sizes are also found on the labeling of men's clothing, so you can pick up a shirt for your beloved man without his presence. To do this, you just need to know its European size.

Chest circumference and euro-size for representatives of the strong half of humanity:

XXS - 70-78 cm;
XS - 78-86 cm;
S - 86-94 cm;
M - 94-102 cm;
L - 102-110 cm;
XL - 110-118 cm;
XXL - 118-129 cm.

If the girth of your man's chest corresponds to the figure that is exactly at the intersection of two different sizes, choose the one that is larger so that he does not have to walk in tight clothes.

We compare Russian and European sizes

Of course, knowing exactly how you measure your parameters is good. But what to do in a situation when you know exactly what size of clothes you have in Russian sizes, and the markings on things are European? And what if you didn't have a measuring tape at hand and you need to calculate the required clothing sizes right now?

European and Russian sizes can be compared or even contrasted. For convenience, let's compare not only the letter marking, but also the digital European one.

Men's clothing (Russian and European clothing sizes in letters and numbers):

44-46 = XS = 34-35 size.
46-48 = S = 36-38 size.
48-50 = M = 39-41 size.
50-52 = L = 42-44 size.
52-54 = XL = 45-47 size.

Women's clothing (translation of European clothing sizes into Russian):

XS = 32-34 = 40 Russian size (miniature ladies who wear the fortieth Russian size, having seen "XS" or "32" on the tag, can safely take the thing they like to the fitting room).
S = 34-36 = 42 (full Russian size).
M = 38-40 = 44 (this is the most common clothing size that is suitable for a woman of average build).
L = 40-42 = 46 (often this size is worn by both fragile girls with lush breasts and girls of medium build who like looser things.
X = 44-46 = 48-50 (clothing sizes for curvy ladies).

Today, European clothing sizes are much more common on tags, so every woman should know such ratios.

Why is it so important to know your Russian size?

Not always letter values or numbers are used for size marking on imported things, which are presented in the lists, that is, the universal European sizes for women's clothing or men's clothing. The sizes of individual countries, such as Germany, France or the United Kingdom, can also be used.

In this case, it is worth remembering a little rule: subtracting "6" from the Russian size, you get your German size (for example: 46 - 6 = 40). The French size differs from the Russian one by 4, and the Italian size is only 2. To translate the English European clothing size into Russian, you need to subtract 32.

So, with simple arithmetic, you can always choose only the right size things! The main thing is either to write down this information for yourself, or just remember so that when you read the tag of any thing, you do not have a single drop of doubt about whether this is your size or not yours.

It is better, of course, to try on clothes before buying, especially if your measurements of bust, waist and hips are not entirely proportional. Successful shopping and the most pleasant prices!