Size matching m. Clothing sizes: designations and their interpretation. Symbols from the product description

14.03.2024

Are you planning to go shopping? Shopping, buying new things, changing your style and image is certainly an exciting and interesting activity. However, the unclear letters that indicate sizes S M and L, xl, xxl can cause some confusion in the process of buying something you like if you don’t know what they mean.

How to determine clothing size

We are accustomed to thinking that the main indicator for determining size is half the chest circumference. It is important to take measurements correctly. The measuring tape should be positioned exactly horizontally, adhere tightly to the body without much tension or sagging, and pass through the most prominent points of the chest.

The person being measured must be wearing underwear or light summer clothing. In order to make the decoding of sizes S M L as accurate as possible, we recommend taking additional measurements:

chest girth;

waist circumference;

hip girth.

We measure the waist on a naked body, without retracting or protruding the stomach; the body position should be relaxed and natural. We measure the hips at their widest point.

Keep in mind that if your body type, for example, fits T-shirt sizes S M L, this does not mean that skirts or trousers will have the same size.

Correspondence of letter designations with numbers

There are several generally accepted size markings: Russian, European and American. The international letter designation system is usually used.

In order to decide what sizes S M L are, let’s say right away that the letter designation represents the first letter of the corresponding English word:

S – Small (small);

M – Middle;

L- Large (large).

The letter X (extra) can mean very small (XS) or, on the contrary, very large (HL).

For women

Marking

Bust(cm)
Hip(cm)

To determine S M L what sizes these are in the Russian manner of designating the size range, it is better to use a special table. The standard European size chart for women's clothing translated into Russian size S M L is as follows:

S – corresponds to 44;

M – for PoH value 46 cm;

L – means Russian 48.

For men

The table of clothing sizes S M L for men has a similar appearance. The principle for determining men's metric values is the same as for women's clothing:

S – corresponds to the 46th;

L – means 50.

The size of men's clothing S M L, unlike women's, includes such an indicator as neck circumference. It is important when choosing and purchasing dress shirts.

For those who find it easier to navigate the usual size grid, using tables they can easily convert European designations into women's Russian sizes S M L.

How not to make a mistake when choosing clothes

Despite the fact that there is a generally accepted table of sizes S M L, the size of clothing from different manufacturers can vary significantly. Sometimes it happens that the winter collection will be more complete than the summer collection from the same brand. Please note that a product may be manufactured for a specific country's market, which may use a different metric system.

To be sure, it is better to use not average data, but size tables of the brand whose clothes you are going to buy. This information can usually be found on the manufacturer's website.

The surest way to avoid making mistakes when buying clothes is to try on the item in a brand store. If you plan to purchase clothes in an online store, then the right thing to do is to visit a real retail outlet and try on several items of the chosen brand.

If you summarize the data, you will get a summary table of the correspondence between the size range of women's and men's clothing.

For shirts, jackets, jumpers, and outerwear, the main parameter is chest circumference.
For trousers, the necessary parameters are waist and hip circumference.

How to measure your parameters

Chest girth - a measuring tape runs along the most protruding points of the chest, then under the armpits, and a little higher on the back. Waist circumference - measured strictly along the waist line. On any figure, this is the area around the navel. Hip circumference - a measuring tape passes along the most protruding points of the buttocks.

How we measure things

Chest circumference - the distance at chest level under the armholes. Waist circumference - the distance at the level of the upper cut in belt products for men. Hip circumference - the distance at the level of the protruding points of the buttocks. Front Length - Measured from the front from the highest point of the shoulder across the chest to the bottom of the garment. Back length - measured from the seventh cervical vertebra along the mid-back line to the bottom of the product. Sleeve length - measured along the outside of the sleeve from its top to the bottom. Sleeve length from neck - measured from the base of the neck or collar to the bottom of the sleeve. Inseam length of the trousers - measured along the inseam of the trousers from the crotch to the bottom. Shorts length - measured in centimeters from the top seam to the bottom of the product.

For your convenience, the size chart for light and outerwear is given in sizes from different manufacturing countries.

When buying clothes online, we quite often come across incomprehensible markings, for example, the tag says size XL - what is this? Men's sizes differ from women's, moreover, jeans and, for example, underwear are marked differently. And it is very important to determine your parameter, because the thing cannot be tried on. What does size XL, M, XXXL and the like mean, you will learn from this material.

We take measurements

Before you start sizing, you need to measure your measurements. To do this you will need a measuring tape:

Bust. Stand up straight and measure your chest volume. The tape should pass through the middle of the shoulder blades and the most protruding points of the front of the chest (nipples).
Waist circumference. Measure the volume of your abdomen by placing a measuring tape exactly along the waist line.
Hip volume. The measuring tape should run parallel to the floor along the fullest points of the buttocks and thighs.

Now that you have measured all the parameters, you can begin to calculate your size. Let’s make a reservation right away: the labeling of manufacturing countries varies. But using the data from our tables, you can always determine whether a piece of clothing will suit you.

Determining Russian size

In most cases, domestic manufacturers have switched to international labeling. This table shows the sizes that were used in the Soviet Union, but they are still relevant today:

Hip girth	Waist circumference	Bust	The length of the sleeve	Size
92	70	88	59	44
96	76	92	60	46
100	82	96	61	48
104	88	100	62	50
108	94	104	63	52
112	100	108	63	54
116	106	112	64	56
120	112	116	64	58
124	118	120	65	60
128	124	124	65	62
132	128	128	66	64
136	132	132	66	66
138	136	136	66	68

What size is XL for men?

In this table we will convert the received Russian clothing number into an international one:

Russian size	International	European (EU)	American (US)	English (UK)	Italian (IT)
44	XXS	38	34	32	42
46	XS	40	36	34	44
48	S	42	38	36	46
50	M	44	40	38	48
52	L	46	42	40	50
54	XL	48	44	42	52
56	XXL	50	46	44	54
58	XXXL	52	48	46	56
60	XXXL	54	50	48	58
62	XXXL	56	52	50	60
64	4XL	58	54	52	62
66	4XL	60	56	54	64
68	5XL	62	58	56	66
70	5XL	64	62	58	68

To protect workers in the production area, as well as to indicate their belonging to certain services, departments and organizations, special clothing is manufactured, unified in type and properties.

The dimensions and proportions of such equipment should not restrict the employee’s freedom of movement.

For this purpose, based on extensive statistics, a standard system of workwear sizes with information designations has been developed.

The chest circumference, waist size and hip size of the human body are mutually combined. These combinations are measured, defined and classified. As a result, average, typical figures of men were identified. Each type corresponds to a specific clothing size.

Body parameters, recorded in GOST 17521-72, provide the following size options for workwear:

44-46 (or 88-92) corresponds to chest circumference from 87 to 94 centimeters, waist – from 77 to 84 centimeters, hips – from 89 to 96 centimeters.
assigned to clothing for men with a chest girth in the range of 95-102cm, waist – 85-92cm, hips – 97-104cm.
Size 52-54 (104-108)– for chest circumference from 103 to 110 cm, waist – 93-100 cm, hips – 105-112 cm.
56-58 (112-116) Designed for chest girth from 111 to 118cm, waist – 101-108cm, hips – 113-120cm.
Marking 60-62 (120-124) has workwear of large sizes, such clothing is intended for workers with a chest circumference of 119-126cm, waist – 109-116cm, hips – 121-128cm.

Overalls not only provide women with comfort and safety, but also protect them from adverse weather conditions without restricting their movements. Description and see the next article.

What types of gloves there are, how they differ, and for what purposes winter work gloves are applicable, read.

The main function of a work coat is to protect the employee from the effects of negative factors in the working environment: dust, dirt, acids, elevated temperatures. If you want to know more information, go here.

Besides, in GOST 17521-72 gradations of male growth have been determined.

Workwear for tall men from 155 to 166.9 cm is marked as 158-164 or 1-2;
height 167-178,9 cm is the designation 170-176 or 3-4;
growth from 179 to 191.9 cm corresponds to marking 182-188 or 5-6.

In addition to clothing sizes according to GOST, found on workwear common European letter markings (S, M, L).

Table of size designations for workwear for men according to GOST:

Match between GOST system and letter marks installed like this:

M- this is the domestic designation 44-46 (88-92);
L— corresponds to GOST numbers 48-50 (96-100);
XL– this is size 52-54 (104-108);
XXL- corresponds to 56-58 (112-106);
XXXL– analogue 60-62 (120-124).

The literal meaning of clothing sizes (designations S, M, L, XL) is presented in the table:

For women: features and differences

Typical women's figures are lower, thinner at the waist and wider at the hips than men's. Determination of the sizes of women's special clothing is regulated by a separate GOST 17522-72, Whereby:

44-46 (or 88-92) corresponds to a chest circumference (CG) of 87-94 centimeters, a waist circumference (WC) of 64-72 centimeters, a hip circumference (HC) of 94-100 centimeters.
Marking 48-50 (or 96-100) assigned to clothing for women with TG from 95 to 102 cm, OT - 73-81 cm, OB - 102-108 cm.
Size 52-54 (104-108)– for OG from 103 to 110 cm, OT – 82-90 cm, OB – 110-116 cm.
56-58 (112-116) designed for exhaust from 111 to 118cm, OT – 91-99cm, OB – 118-124cm.
Marking 60-62 (120-124) has special clothing for workers with OG 119-126cm, OT - 100-108cm, OB - 126-132cm.

Besides, in GOST 17522-72 defines gradations of female growth:

Workwear for women with a height ranging from 143 to 154.9 cm is marked as 146-152 or 1-2;
Height 155-166,9 cm is the designation 158-164 or 3-4;
Growth from 167 to 178.9 cm corresponds to marking 170-176 or 5-6.

The correspondence of pan-European letter and domestic digital designations is established in the same way as for men's workwear.

Selection of industrial workwear according to height and size, according to the designations printed on it, ensures comfortable and safe working conditions for workers.

Non-standard cases

There are body types that are not included in the average standards. Then individual measurements are taken, and clothes are either selected from different sets with standard markings, or made to order. For such an order, it is necessary to measure, in addition to the three usual parameters, the length of the outer and inner sides of the leg.

Clothes size No. XL! Unfortunately, each country has its own labeling of clothing, but there are certain international standards, sizes that are designated by Latin letters, such as S, M, L, XL and others; today we will talk about clothing size XL. What size is meant by the marking (abbreviation) XL in different countries of the world? Clothing size XL - what size is it?

Taking measurements

The abbreviation XL means:

L-large – large.
X – large – very large.

First of all, to determine our own size, we need to know our data, that is, the parameters of the figure. Therefore, now you need to “remove” them; the best tool for this is an ordinary “centimeter”. For the top of the garment you need to measure:

the length of the sleeve;
length of the product;
shoulder width.
breast volume;

To select the bottom part of clothing (say, trousers), we will need to measure:

Hip girth.
Landing height.
Hip volume.
The width of the leg at the bottom.
Length of the product.
Waist circumference.

It is worth noting that it is almost impossible to take correct measurements to calculate clothing size alone; you will need to ask a friend for help. Be sure to add a small plus to your measurements to leave room for a “loose fit”; 1-2 centimeters will be enough.

Determining the size

Now that we have completed the most difficult and important thing, that is, taken the measurements, we need to calculate the data obtained and convert them into international measurements.

Determining size XL for women

Let's start with the fact that women's clothing size XL will correspond to approximately the following data:

In China, XL will be equal to 170-176 or 106-110 sizes.
In the US, XL is equal to size 18-20.
In neighboring CIS countries, XL is equal to size 58.
In Europe, XL is equal to size 46-48.

The waist measurements will correspond approximately to the following values:

116 cm - chest circumference;
41-42 cm - shoulder width;
62-64 cm - sleeve length;
182 cm - length of the product.

Women's underwear (trousers, trousers) of XL size in different parts of our planet will correspond to approximately the following values:

In China, XL will be equal to size 30.
In the US, XL is equal to size 33-34.
In the CIS countries, XL is equal to size 52.
In Europe, XL is equal to size 43-44.

Body parameters will correspond to the following values:

Waist circumference – 73-77 centimeters.
Leg length – 106-109 centimeters.
Hip circumference: 101-105 centimeters.

Determining size XL for men

In men's clothing, everything is very similar, but the data is slightly different from women's clothing and therefore, a men's top size XL will correspond to approximately the following indicators:

In China, size XL corresponds to size 180 or 118-122.
In European countries, size XL corresponds to sizes 52-54.
In CIS countries, size XL corresponds to size 52.
In the US, size XL corresponds to sizes 42-44.

Body measurement parameters correspond to:

Arm length – 63-64 centimeters.
Chest circumference – 104 centimeters.
Height – 182-188 centimeters.
Shoulder width – 49-51 centimeters.

Lower body sizes (pants, trousers) XL correspond to:

Size 48 in China.
Size 46 in Europe.
Size 52 in CIS countries.
US size 36.

The parameters will be approximately like this:

Leg length – 11-114 centimeters.
Waist circumference – 96-99 centimeters.

From the above size ratios, now you know what size XL it is and at any time you can compare it with your body data and calculate it. And if you are still growing, you can take measurements of your body again at any time.