How to measure jeans size: Size guide for men and women

Jeans sizes differ worldwide and this can cause some problems when you order your pair from a foreign webshop. For instance, you can wear a UK size 10, but the EU size is 38 and the US size is 8. The fashion industry also carries jeans sizes to make sizing even more complicated. We totally understand that you ask yourself: ‘What size jeans do I wear?’ We sorted the sizing dilemma all out so you can find the size that fits you best.

Measuring your jeans size

A jeans size usually consists of two digits. The first digit indicates the width and the second indicates length. There can be a W of width or an L for length plus some digits, but this is not always the case. It’s clever to keep in mind the correct order of the digits. Jeans are always sized in inches, even outside of the UK. Just follow these three steps to discover what jeans size will fit you best.

#1 Measure your waist

Knowing your waist size is essential when you figure out your width size. You can measure this by wrapping a tape measure around your waist. You need to know your measurements before finding your jeans size using the chart below..

#2 Measure your hip size

Besides your waist size, knowing your hip size is essential when you figure out your jeans size. You measure your hips the same way you measure your waist. Just wrap the measuring tape around your hips and look at the indicated inches.

#3 Measure your inseam

The next step is measuring your length size. Take your measure tape and measure the length from your groin to your ankle. The inches you measure are also called your inseam. Together with the width, this is all you need to know to figure out your jeans size.

Figuring out women’s jeans size

Now you know your width and inseam. Time to figure out what jeans size will fit you best! Use the chart below to find your width size and the other chart to find your length. Here is the order you have to remember when you buy your perfect pair of women’s jeans: first width, then length. Please note that these sizes are general sizes. These may vary per brand.

Jeans size (Waist in inches)	Hip width (in inches)	Dress size UK
24	Up to 33	4
25	34	6
26	35	6
27	36	8
28	37	10
29	38	12
30	39	12
31	40	14
32	41	14
33	42	16
34	44	18
36	46	20
38	48	22

Fit	Height	Inside Leg (in inches)
Petite	5'3" and under	28 - 30
Regular	5'7" and under	32 - 34
Tall	5'8" and over	36

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Figuring out men’s jeans size

Men’s and women’s clothing often differ in sizing and this is the same when we’re talking about jeans sizes. Look at the charts below to find what size of men’s jeans is best for you to order. The first chart is width sizes and the second chart is all about the length sizes. The width/length order also applies to men. The charts are general sizes and this may vary per brand.