Clothing Size Conversion Chart: US / EU / UA

Streetwear brands label clothing differently: an American M doesn’t always equal a European M, and a Ukrainian “size 50” may surprise the owner of an American L. To make sure your order arrives in exactly the right size, it helps to understand the logic of the international systems. Let’s go through them one by one, and at the end pull everything together into handy conversion lists.

Three labeling systems

The US uses letter sizes (XS–XXL), Europe more often works with numbers (44–56), and the Ukrainian system is historically close to the European one but with its own nuances. The key rule: always go by centimeters, not just the letter or number on the tag. The letter is only a guideline that every brand interprets in its own way.

Outerwear size conversion

For T-shirts, hoodies, and jackets the approximate conversion is as follows:

• US XS — EU 44 — UA 44;
• US S — EU 46 — UA 46;
• US M — EU 48 — UA 48;
• US L — EU 50 — UA 50;
• US XL — EU 52–54 — UA 52;
• US XXL — EU 56 — UA 54.

How to take measurements

Accurate measurements matter more than any chart. Take them over lightweight clothing, holding the tape level, without stretching or sagging:

• Chest girth — across the widest point, tape horizontal;
• Waist girth — along the natural waistline, without sucking in your stomach;
• Hip girth — across the widest point of the buttocks;
• Garment length — from the highest point of the shoulder to the desired hem.

Compare the resulting numbers with the chart of the specific brand — streetwear often has an oversize cut, where an M fits like a classic L. If you’re torn between two sizes in a fitted model, take the larger one.

The specifics of streetwear fit

Many brands deliberately make pieces roomier. Hoodies from New York labels often have an elongated silhouette and a dropped shoulder line, so “your” size here is a matter of the look you want. If you like a loose fit, stay at your size; if you want something neater, try one size down. Examples of this cut are clearly seen in the Kith collections, where oversize is part of the signature style.

Boxy fit versus regular fit

Modern streetwear often uses a boxy cut — a short, wide silhouette where the width of the garment is almost equal to its length. In that case, go not by the letter but specifically by the chest width in centimeters. Regular fit, on the other hand, is closer to the classic charts and sits more predictably.

What to do about jeans and bottoms

For pants and jeans, the American system uses inches of waist (W) and length (L). W32 is roughly a waist girth of 81 cm, which corresponds to the Ukrainian size 48. Approximate conversions:

• W30 — waist ~76 cm — UA 46;
• W32 — waist ~81 cm — UA 48;
• W34 — waist ~86 cm — UA 50;
• W36 — waist ~91 cm — UA 52.

Always check both the waist and the inseam length, since the same W can come with a different L. For cropped or wide models, length critically affects the look.

Why you should read each model’s description

Even within a single brand, the cut varies from collection to collection. So in addition to the chart, always read the description of the specific piece: it often states directly whether the model runs true to size or whether it’s better to size down or up. This is the most reliable way to avoid mistakes and save time on exchanges.

How to measure a garment you already own

The most accurate way to pick a size online is not to measure yourself but to measure a favorite piece that already fits perfectly. Lay it on a flat surface and take the key measurements to compare them with the size chart of the new model:

• Chest width — from seam to seam under the armpits, multiplied by two;
• Total length — from the highest point of the shoulder to the hem of the garment;
• Sleeve length — from the shoulder seam to the cuff;
• Shoulder width — from one shoulder seam to the other.

This method works more reliably than any universal chart, because you’re comparing specific centimeters to specific centimeters rather than relying on a letter on a tag.

Men’s and women’s sizes

In streetwear many models are unisex, so it helps to understand how the men’s and women’s charts relate. Usually a women’s size is 1–2 positions smaller than a men’s: a women’s M is roughly equal to a men’s S. If a woman is choosing a men’s oversize model, it’s worth going one or two sizes down from her usual. Men who want a fitted silhouette in a women’s line, on the other hand, should add a size. Always check which gender the chart for a specific piece is stated for.

Order without doubts

Keep this guide handy when placing an order. In every card of our catalog we add the brand’s size chart and fit recommendations, and if you need advice on a specific model — reach out via contacts, and we’ll point you to your perfect size.