Find your women's dress size in UK, EU, US, French, Italian and Australian sizing.
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Standard women's size chart. Sizes vary between brands and countries, so always check the retailer's measurements before you buy.
Shopping from a European website or a high street store abroad and not sure what the size on the label means? This EU to UK dress size converter gives you the matching UK size straight away, along with US, French, Italian and Australian sizes. European sizing is broadly based on body measurements, and the EN 13402 standard encourages labels to show bust, waist and hip figures too. The converter also works the other way round, so you can find your EU size from your usual UK size.
How Do EU and UK Dress Sizes Compare?
Women's dress sizes in the UK and the main EU system (used in Germany, the Netherlands and Scandinavia) both rise in steps of two, so the gap stays the same across the range. The quick rule is EU size minus 28 equals UK size. An EU 40 is a UK 12, and an EU 36 is a UK 8.
Other countries use their own offsets. US sizes are four below UK sizes, French and Spanish sizes are two above the German EU size, and Italian sizes are four above it. Australian sizes usually match UK sizes exactly.
How to Use the EU to UK Dress Size Converter
Step 1: Choose the Direction
Select EU size if you have a European size and want the UK equivalent, or UK size if you know your UK size and are buying from Europe.
Step 2: Select Your Size
Pick your size from the list. The converter covers EU 32 to 52, which matches UK sizes 4 to 24.
Step 3: Read Your Equivalent Sizes
Your converted size appears in large text, with the UK, EU, US, French, Italian and Australian sizes listed below so you can shop from almost any country. Buying shoes from the same shop? The UK to EU shoe size converter works the same way for footwear, including half sizes.
Step 4: Check the Full Size Chart
The chart highlights your size and shows the sizes either side, which helps if you are between sizes or if a brand is known to run small or large. Buying jewellery too? The ring size converter matches UK letters with US and EU sizes in the same way.
Women's Dress Size Chart: UK, EU, US and More
| UK | EU | US | France | Italy | Australia |
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| 4 | 32 | 0 | 34 | 36 | 4 |
| 6 | 34 | 2 | 36 | 38 | 6 |
| 8 | 36 | 4 | 38 | 40 | 8 |
| 10 | 38 | 6 | 40 | 42 | 10 |
| 12 | 40 | 8 | 42 | 44 | 12 |
| 14 | 42 | 10 | 44 | 46 | 14 |
| 16 | 44 | 12 | 46 | 48 | 16 |
| 18 | 46 | 14 | 48 | 50 | 18 |
| 20 | 48 | 16 | 50 | 52 | 20 |
| 22 | 50 | 18 | 52 | 54 | 22 |
| 24 | 52 | 20 | 54 | 56 | 24 |
Treat any chart as a starting point. Fast fashion, designer and vintage labels can differ by a full size, and older garments often run smaller. This guide to international clothing sizes explains how sizing systems developed around the world, but for the best fit, measure your bust, waist and hips and compare them with the retailer's size guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EU 40 in UK dress size?
EU 40 is a UK 12. Subtract 28 from the EU size to get the UK size.
What UK size is EU 38?
EU 38 is a UK 10, which is a US 6 and an Italian 42.
Is a UK 10 the same as an EU 38?
Yes. On standard women's charts a UK 10 is an EU 38, though some brands may label it as EU 36 or 40.
Are French and EU dress sizes the same?
Not quite. French and Spanish sizes are usually two above the German style EU size, so a UK 12 is an EU 40 but a French 42.
What is UK 14 in Italian sizes?
A UK 14 is an Italian 46. Italian sizes are usually 32 above UK sizes.
Why does my size change between brands?
There is no legally fixed size standard, so each brand sets its own measurements. Always check the retailer's size guide before ordering.