What is the smallest letter size. Sizes of caps for newborns and baby hats. Where to look for small clothes

04.05.2019

It would seem that there is nothing easier than buying clothes for yourself, especially knowing your size. But how to determine your size if size charts differ in different countries? And not just in numerical terms - sometimes sizes are also indicated by letters! To choose a little thing for your figure, consider size tables using the example of clothes for the top. Let it be sweaters!

Matching clothing sizes

Most often, you can find out the size scale correctly by country - a clothing manufacturer. For example, there are special European clothing standards, American ones. In the USSR, they also used their own, separate dimensional table, which some Russian manufacturers still use. But this issue must be approached very carefully, since most of the Russian clothing factories have switched to European standards.

In the table you can see what sizes exist and in which countries, as well as their correspondence in measuring the volume of the figure.

As a rule, in the fitting rooms of any self-respecting store there is a table of correspondence of sizes or decoding - which markings correspond to the generally accepted size. But sometimes things even from one manufacturer can be larger or, worse, smaller. It is better to try on a thing, and at the same time see if the style suits you or not quite.

Small sizes include sizes from XS to M in the international garment labeling system. S - "resin" (small in English), M - "medium", that is, medium.

the volume of the chest and hips - in the widest places;
waist size - in the narrowest place (the waist can be high enough);
the length of the legs and arms can be measured using your old clothing, which fits perfectly to your figure.

To choose a Chinese clothing size, you just need to compare your measurements with the data from the corresponding tables. In this case, you can use the size matching tables:

Matching men's clothing sizes

Size, Russia	International standard	Chest girth, cm	Waist girth, cm	Hip girth, cm	Sleeve length, cm	The size, China
44	XXS	88	70	92	59	S
46	XS	92	76	96	60	M
48	S	96	82	100	61	L
50	M	100	88	104	62	XL
52	L	104	94	108	63	XXL
54	XL	108	100	112	63	XXXL
56	XXL	112	106	116	64	XXXL
58	XXXL	116	112	120	64	XXXL
60	XXXL	120	118	124	65	4XL

Matching women's clothing sizes

Size, Russia	International standard	Chest girth, cm	Waist girth, cm	Hip girth, cm	Sleeve length, cm	Size, China
38	XXS	76	58	82	58/60	S
40	XS	80	62	86	59/61	M
42	S	84	66	92	59/61	M
44	M	88	70	96	60/62	L
46	M	92	74	100	60/62	L
48	L	96	78	104	60/62	XL
50	L	100	82	108	61/63	XXL
52	XL	104	86	112	61/63	XXL
54	XXL	108	90	116	61/63	XXXL

Important: Almost every Chinese brand has its own size chart. This means that you need to search for it either on the product page or on the manufacturer's website.

Chinese sizes are indicated by the letters S, M, L, etc. Sometimes the size is expressed in numbers. It is worth remembering that Chinese manufacturers, indicating the sizes of their products, give a dimensional grid next to them. Another point to consider is the margin of error. Usually the required size will be a couple of centimeters less than the stated size (from 1 to 4 cm).

Alternatively, when planning to make a purchase in a Chinese store, the desired page can be opened using an auto translator. Of course, the readability of such a translation will be doubtful, but the words hips, chest, waist, legs will be understandable. Comparing your measurements with the data on the site, it will immediately become clear what size of this manufacturer is right for you. Do not be upset if it is larger than you are used to buying in American or Russian stores - this is another feature of Chinese clothing.

Often, overweight girls have a problem with the choice of clothes, since many manufacturers produce products only of small and medium sizes, and if large sizes are present in collections, then they can look completely tasteless, and even highlight the shortcomings. But in fact, very thin women also have difficulties with the choice of clothes. Despite the fact that the fashion industry is precisely aimed at slender girls with, very small sizes can sometimes be quite difficult to find. This is especially true for girls who are not only very thin, but also small in stature. Let's take a closer look at the smallest clothing size and what kind of figure parameters it is suitable for.

What is the smallest clothing size?

If we take the generally accepted labeling of clothing, which is now used in absolutely all countries, then the smallest size is XS. In general, the small size is considered S - from the English "small", but XS is an even smaller size, which stands for "extra small". If we translate these sizes into the European system, it turns out that S is 36-38 sizes, and XS is 32-34 sizes. For your own convenience, it is advisable to know what size of clothes you have in both of these systems, since sometimes in Europe you can find brands that indicate exclusively European sizes on their things. True, usually there are signs in fitting rooms that allow you to transfer sizes to different systems.

With what we have the smallest clothing sizes and what are their ratios among themselves in different systems, we have decided, but let's figure out what parameters of the figure these sizes imply.

The smallest size of women's clothing XS is suitable for girls whose waist is 60-64 centimeters, hips are 84-88 centimeters, and bust is 76-80 centimeters. And although the size S is not the smallest, but just the smallest, it is also worth mentioning for the convenience of the ratio. To wear this smallest clothing size S, you will need the following parameters: waist - 68-72 centimeters, chest - 84-88 centimeters, and hips - 92-96 centimeters.

The main thing to note: do not blindly trust the sizes indicated on the labels. Do not forget that clothes from, for example, a French brand are likely to be small, but American brands usually make sizes a little larger. Therefore, be sure to try on the item in several different sizes before making a purchase.

The T-shirt is the most demanded piece of outerwear. We put on T-shirts, going out into nature, rest. 80% of people prefer a T-shirt as clothing for home. Even for work, many will gladly put it on. Moreover, the T-shirt has neither age, nor gender, nor weight. She is loved by children, young men, women and even the elderly. Thanks to a well-chosen T-shirt, the figure of its owner can become slimmer, more athletic, and sexier. Conversely, a poorly chosen cut or size can disfigure even the most ideal beauty. How to choose the right size for your T-shirt?

Most often we see on the label: size M, size L or even cooler XXXL. What do these letters mean? Perhaps M is small, but what is this? Large or Medium? The letters XXXL look even more intimidating. But, as the great Carlson said: “Calm, only calm!”. It's pretty simple.

To accurately determine the size of the T-shirt you need, use an ordinary centimeter tape. So, wrap the tape around your ribcage. Now take a close look at the junction of the beginning of the tape with the scale on it. The number you see there will be your key to determining the size of the T-shirt.

Suppose you are a representative of the fair sex. When measuring your bust, you saw the number 76 cm. This means that a T-shirt or 40-42 by Russian standards will perfectly suit you. If you managed to make out the number eighty, then you definitely need to buy a T-shirt in size S (44-46). If the girth is eighty-eight centimeters, feel free to purchase size M (or 46-48). T-shirt size L corresponds to Russian size 48-50. Size L can be purchased if your chest girth is from eighty-eight to ninety-six centimeters. At 97-100 cm - the size of the T-shirt will be 50-52 or XL, at 101-104 cm -52-54 or XXL.

If you are a man, then you will need to be guided by a slightly different scale. The letters used in sizing are the same, but slightly different. Let's take a closer look.

The measurement of the man's chest circumference showed 98 centimeters, know that a T-shirt (or 44-46) will suit you, 99-100 cm - size M (or 46-48). Size L (or 48-50) will fit perfectly on a man whose chest girth will be from 101 to 110 centimeters. The T-shirt will correspond to 50-52 Russian with a chest girth from 111 to 118 cm.On a size larger or XXL (52-54), you need to purchase a man with a chest girth no more than 122 cm.All that is larger than this number is XXXL and, as they say , "You need to measure."

If you do not have a measuring tape or you do not want to bother with measurements and ratios, then just look at the size on the tag of your most successful T-shirt. You saw, for example, size L, choose an item of the same size in the store. It is highly likely that it will suit you best. However, do not forget that a one-stop guarantee of a perfect fit can only be given by trying on a T-shirt you like. Even if you have to try on dozens of T-shirts of different sizes and styles, a well-chosen item will pay off all your efforts. Perhaps, in the future, the tag of this particular T-shirt will prompt you to choose the right size. Happy shopping to you!

A comical situation: a woman comes to a clothing store, chooses outfits. Takes several dresses from different manufacturers, but of the same size. And what turns out? One dress is small, the second is large, and the third is just right. How is that? The fact is that there are small sizes. And there are European ones.

What if the label has the letter S, M, L or higher? Then how do you know? For example, women's size 44 is S or M? Now we will tell you everything in detail.

International standards

Imagine that you are abroad. In foggy and rainy London, with its beautiful boutique shops. I would like to buy everything that you can see there. Such exquisite clothes. But the size tag is somehow incomprehensible.

Or take Japan. There is generally something very strange going on with the size. As well as in Italy. What's the matter? The fact that the sizes are different everywhere. More precisely, their designations are different.

Size 42-44 is S or M? And what does size 9 or 42 III mean? Below is the English, Italian, Japanese and American size chart.

Table for shopping abroad

A little later, we will find out if size 44 is S or M. For now, let's move on to our table with the sizes promised earlier.

Russian size	English	American	Italian	Japanese
38	4 30	0	36 0	3
40	6 32	2	38 I	5
42	8 34	4	40 II	7
44	10 36	6	42 III	9
46	12 38	8	44 IV	11
48	14 40	10	46 V	13
50	16 42	12	48 VI	15
52	18 44	14	50 VII	17
54	20 46	16	52 VIII	19
56	22 48	18	54 IX	21
58	24 50	20	56 X	23
60	26 52	22	58 XI	25
62	28 54	24	60 XII	27
64	30 56	26	62 XIII	29
66	32 58	28	64 XIV	31
68	34 60	30	66 XV	33
70	36 62	32	68 XVI	35

This is what international clothing sizes look like.

How do I know my size?

Women's size 44 - is it S or M? Let's first find out what are the parameters of a lady wearing a 44 Russian clothing size.

Let's start by measuring our volumes with an ordinary centimeter (centimeter tape). We need to know the dimensions of three main points: chest line, waist, hips. How is it measured?

The volume of the chest is measured at its most protruding points. The centimeter should fit snugly to the body and fit snugly at the level of the armpits. Measured? We write it down.

The waist is measured just above the navel, about one centimeter. It is not necessary to tighten the measuring tape at the waist.

The thighs, like the chest, are measured at the most prominent points. The tape fits snugly, but does not tighten on the hips.

Measured? Have you recorded it? Moving on to the size table.

The size	Chest girth	Waist circumference	Hip girth
38	76	58	82
40	80	62	86
42	84	66	92
44	88	70	96
46	92	74	100
48	96	78	104
50	100	82	108
52	104	86	112
54	108	90	116

But what if a woman has parameters 90 - 72 - 98? This is called an intermediate size. It fluctuates between 44 and 46. When choosing clothes, you need to focus on a larger size. They are guided by the girth of the chest.

But what about men?

Size 44 is S or M for men? Let's look at the Russian size chart first.

Russian size	Chest girth	Waist circumference	Hip girth
44	88	70	92
46	92	76	96
48	96	82	100
50	100	88	104
52	104	94	108
54	108	100	112
56	112	106	116
58	116	112	120
60	120	118	124

How are male volumes measured?

The centimeter fits snugly to the body, as mentioned above.

The girth of the chest is measured along the shoulder blades, the centimeter goes through the armpits.

Waist circumference - 1 cm above the navel.

The girth of the hips is at the most prominent points. The measuring tape on the hips is not tightened, but also does not allow sagging.

XS, S and others

Size 44 is S or M? It's time to reveal this terrible secret. But let's pull a little more and talk about decryptions of one size or another. What do all these letters mean?

xxxs - very, very, very (extra-extra-extra small) small size.

xxs - very very small (extra extra small).

xs - very small (extra small).

s - small.

m - medium.

l - large.

xl - very large (extra large).

xxl and higher - very, very large sizes (extra-extra large).

This is all very interesting and informative, but when will we move on to the main topic? Now. Read on to find out if sizes 42-44 are S, 44-46 are M, and 46-48 are L.

Russian size	Foreign size
38	xxxs
40	xxs
42	xs
44	s
46	m
48	l (L)
50	xl (XL)

Now we know what size the Russian female 44 corresponds to. This is S. But what about men? Representatives of the stronger sex have the following dimensional grid:

Let's summarize

The purpose of the article is to tell the reader about the correspondence of sizes. If a tag on a garment says it's size is S or M, is it 44 or 46? We found out that S - 44 size is female Russian.

Let's highlight the main aspects:

Before you find out what a person has a "letter" size, you need to find out your parameters and the Russian size.

We remind you that the chest is measured at the most prominent points. The measuring tape fits snugly to the body and runs along the line of the armpits.

The waist is measured 1 cm above the belly button.

Hips are measured at the most prominent points. The tape does not need to be tightened too much, but letting it sag is unacceptable.

All of the above applies to female measurements.

The men's are carried out in much the same way. The chest is measured at the level of the shoulder blades, and the centimeter runs along the armpits.

Men's sizes are larger than women's.

All the necessary tables with proportions and sizes are presented in the article. They can be written out or printed.

Conclusion

Now the reader knows how to determine his clothing size. And yet, a small test: size 44 - is it S or M? Everyone remembers that this is S?

Knowing your parameters will be useful not only for those who like to walk in clothing stores, but also for sewing lovers. Do you want to sew a beautiful piece that will perfectly fit your figure? It all starts small - with measuring the volume of your own body. Knowing them and being able to navigate in the size of clothes, you can sew an excellent suit. Or buy it without wasting time wondering what size I'm wearing.

Which size is smaller - S or M? This question is most often of interest to women and men who do not know how to choose the right clothes for themselves. Many do not even know what size they wear. It often happens that the clothes are small or large, sometimes the wrong marking is indicated on the thing itself.

Size chart

It is a code consisting of numbers or letters. It usually matches the parameters of the human body. - S or M? The answer is below.

What do the letter codes on the tags of women's clothes mean?

XS - 42.
S - 44.
M - 46.
L - 48.
XL - 50.
XXL - 52.
XXXL - 54.
BXXL - 58.
BXXXL - 60.

Designations on the tags of men's clothing:

XS - 44.
S - 46.
M - 48.
L - 50.
XL - 52.
XXL - 54-56.

Russian interpretation of letters:

Extra Small (XS) - very small;
Small (S) - small;
Medium (M) - medium;
Large (L) - large;
Extra Large (XL) - very large;
Extra Extra Large (XXL) - very, very large.

Owners of modest parameters most often choose XXS, XS or S.

How to choose the right size

What is the smallest size - S, M, L? This should be understood in order to make the right choice. Each person has individual body parameters. These include the waist, hips, shoulder width, leg and arm length, height. It often turns out that on a girl who wears size 42, for example, a suit will fit perfectly, and for a woman with rounded shapes, a jacket should be chosen in size 44, and a skirt in size 48. Experts advise against blindly trusting the size on the label. Manufacturers often indicate approximate values, that is, average.

During the purchase, of course, you should focus on the specified size, but it is better to try on a few things to determine which fits better. When buying clothes from a Russian or Ukrainian manufacturer, pay attention to the label - it indicates the height in cm, which may differ from yours by three centimeters in the smaller or larger direction. Foreign manufacturers, as a rule, indicate this size on the labels: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XLL. It is also international. Used for labeling by American manufacturers.

What is the smallest size - S or M? In this case, S is smaller, it suits women and men with lean, slender build. How to correctly measure yourself with a centimeter? To determine the correct size of shoes and clothes, certain anthropometric indicators are used, which must be correctly determined. What parameters should be measured in order to know the exact size of clothes and shoes?

Height. To correctly measure your height, you will need outside help, a pencil and a ruler. Stand with your bare feet against the wall straight. Put the ruler on your head, draw a straight line from the top of the head to the wall, and make a note. Then, using a centimeter, calculate the distance from the mark to the very bottom.
cells. You will need a soft measuring tape for measurement. Wrap it around your chest so that the centimeter goes through the most prominent points.
Measured with a centimeter. When taking measurements, you do not need to suck in your stomach, otherwise the parameters will be incorrect.
Hip girth. Measured fifteen to eighteen centimeters below the waist along the protruding buttocks.
Foot size. Determined by two parameters - the length and width of the foot. First, measure the length of the foot with a centimeter, it is better to take such measurements in the morning. Then stand on a white piece of paper and circle pencil foot. To correctly determine the length of the foot, calculate the distance between the outermost points in the drawing (usually the thumb and heel - diagonally). You need to measure both legs, choose the largest result and round it to five millimeters.

If you know exactly your parameters, choosing the right suit, jacket, blouse, shirt, shoes is not difficult. And you will look decent.

Size S

Which size is smaller - S or M? According to the table, S is smaller compared to M.

For S (women's clothing) the following parameters are characteristic:

height - 170 cm;
chest - 88 cm;
hips - 92 cm;
- 44.

For S (men's clothing) these are:

height - 170 cm;
chest - 92 cm;
waist - 80 cm;
size - 46.

Size M

This is a medium size. He's more S a couple of centimeters.

For M (women's clothing) the following parameters are characteristic:

height - 176 cm;
chest volume - 92 cm;
hips - 96 cm;
- 46.

For M (men's clothing) the following parameters are:

height - 176 cm;
chest - 96 cm;
waist - 84 cm;
size - 48.

Size L

Which size is smaller - S or M, if it concerns the parameters of men's clothing? The answer is the same - S.

L parameters for women's clothing:

height - 176 cm;
chest - 96 cm;
hips - 100 cm;
Russian size - 48.

L parameters for menswear:

height - 182 cm;
chest - 100 cm;
hips - 88 cm;
Russian size - 50.

So, we found out which size is smaller - S or M. When choosing, you should rather be guided not by the manufacturer's specified sizes, but by your own anthropometric data. Then it will be easier to find the perfect option. For women and men, their clothing parameters, that is, this means that S, M, L and others will be different, since physically men are larger.

If a girl or a guy is slim, which should you choose - S or M? The smallest size is S, but if you are tall, then it makes sense to stop at M so that the length of the sleeves or legs is normal. The big problem with tall and thin people is that it is because of the growth that you have to take a couple of sizes larger.

When going shopping, it would be nice to choose from only three sizes: “large”, “just” and “small”. However, in reality, seeing letter designations on clothing tags, many women (and men even more so) are perplexed. It's time to figure out which parameters hide the sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL. Let's decrypt these codes.

Differently about the same

Size is a code in the form of numbers or letters that corresponds to the standardized parameters of the human body or its individual parts for which the garment is intended. Different countries have their own labeling systems. So, for example, in the USSR, numbers from 40 to 58 were used, where the half-girth of the chest was taken as the main parameter. That is why domestic suits and dresses rarely sat perfectly not only on the chest.

In Europe, the size designation system is called EN-13402 and includes a set of parameters for a certain type of figure. However, it is not a fact that after the selection of things in width you will be satisfied with the length, or vice versa. To choose the most suitable outfit, you need to know the correspondence of domestic and foreign systems.

Greetings from Europe

Abroad, different standards have been adopted to determine the size of different types of clothing. So, dresses, suits, etc. in Germany and France, having the marking 32/34, correspond to the Russian 40. So, when asking a seller or a consultant in an online store, what is the smallest size of clothes for girls, keep in mind this ratio. But in Italy, the same parameters will coincide with size 36. Pay attention to the fact that in England the Russian 40 strictly corresponds to 32.

But what if your dimensions are a little larger, but still within the limits of the outfits from Thumbelina's wardrobe? In Russia, size 42 will suit you, in France, Germany - 36-38, in Italy - 38-40, and in England - 34. Compatriots 44-46 sizes in Germany and France will be offered 40-42, in Italy - 42-44, and in England - 36-38.

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If you have size 48-50, then in the homeland of Beethoven and in the most romantic country in the world look for labels marked 44-46, Italian boutiques will offer you clothes in sizes 46-48, and in the old monarchical state, the mark on the tags should be 40. Corpulent ladies 54-58 sizes in Germany and France are suitable 52-58, in Italy - 52, and in England - 44.

A special range has been developed for sportswear in Europe. So, when wondering what is the smallest clothing size for the relevant activities, girls should remember - 1. But jeans should be marked 24/25. This corresponds to the elegant 40th size in Russia. The next 42nd has an analogue of 2/3 for sportswear and 26-27 for jeans.

Owners of 44-46 sizes in a European store will choose the 4/5 mark for sportswear, but jeans 28-29 will suit them. If you have size 48-50, then take T-shirts and shorts with markings 6/7, and jeans - 30-31. Ladies of size 52 choose clothes for outdoor activities, designated 8/9, and jeans - 32-33. Size 10 sportswear and 34-35 jeans will suit those in sizes 54-56.

US and Russia Size Chart

In America, there are two systems for indicating sizes - in numbers from 0 to 22 and in letters. Let us dwell on the latter in more detail. So what do clothing manufacturers mean by these designations?

XS is worn by very slender women, because the marking sounds like extra small - "very small";
petite ladies show off in size S - small - "small";
medium build is M - medium - "average";
those who have rather large forms buy clothes large - "large" - L;
overweight women wear XXL - extra extra large - "very, very large."

The more x in front of the letter L, the more "very" in size, that is, the larger the customer should be.

Before we start comparing size systems, let's define this: what is taken as the basis for their definition? For women, volumes are considered key measurements:

chest;
waist;
the widest part of the hips.

Let's draw up a scheme for translating the table of sizes of women's clothing, adopted in the United States, to the usual Russian standard. We will use the following structure: size adopted in Russia - digital equivalent in the USA - letter designation - volumes in inches (2.54 cm), data for chest girth, waist line, hip width.

Size 38 - 0 - XXS - (31.5-23.5-33.5);
40 size - 1 - XS - (32-24-34);
42 size - 3 - S - (33-25-35);
44 size - 5 - S - (34-26.5-36);
46 size - 7 - M - (35-27.5-37);
48 size - 9 - L - (36-28.5-38.5);
Size 50 - 11 - L - (37.5-29.5-39.5);
52 size - 13 - XL - (39-31.5-41).

As for men's and women's shirts, the neck volume, divided by 2.5, is important. This will be the desired yardstick.

Translation of American sizes for men

In relation to representatives of the strong half of humanity, the system of designating the size of clothes using letters (except for shirts) is most often used. However, one parameter is taken as a starting point - growth.

S for those whose height is less than 170 cm;
R - regular - if the height falls within the range from 170 to 182 cm;
L is suitable for those who are taller than 183 cm;
XL - as in the case of women's measurements, the extra prefix can be repeated several times, and this is true for those whose height is taller than 190 cm.

The system of measuring clothes for babies is divided into 3 groups. Consider the nuances of each.

0 to 2 years old

Newborn or new - for those who are 43-49 cm tall;
3 Months - 50-58 cm;
6 Months - 59-66 cm;
9 Months - 67-72 cm;
12 Months - 73-76 cm;
18 Months - 77-81 cm;
24 Months - 82-89 cm.

2 to 8 years old

2T - 92-94 cm;
3T - 98-100 cm;
4T - 104-106 cm;
5 - 108-110 cm;
6 - 116-118 cm;
7 - 120-122 cm;
8 - 126-128 cm.

Children 8-14 years old

The mark "Juniors" means that in order to determine the size, in addition to height, you will also need the girths of the chest, waist, and the widest point of the hips. The scheme for determining a suitable thing looks like this: height - measurement (in cm) along the chest line - waistline - hip extension - American size.

135,5 - 70,5 - 62,5 - 74,5 - 9;
141 - 73,5 - 64,5 - 78 - 10;
147 - 76 - 66 - 81 - 11;
153 - 80,5 - 68,5 - 84,5 - 12;
158 - 84 - 70 - 88 - 13;
164 - 88,5 - 72,5 - 92,5 - 14.

What is the smallest clothing size?

With what we have the smallest clothing sizes and what are their ratios among themselves in different systems, we have decided, but let's figure out what parameters of the figure these sizes imply.