Dress shirt size (15.5/34) to EU converter
US dress shirts carry two numbers, collar then sleeve. This tool converts both to what European stores show.
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How to use it
- Enter collar and sleeve.
- The result appears straight away and updates as you edit.
- Copy the result, or copy a link that keeps the same values to share it.
How it is calculated
EU collar = collar × 2.54 to the nearest cm. Sleeve in cm = sleeve × 2.54.
Example
Inputs: Collar = 16.5 in, Sleeve = 35 in. Result: EU size: 42 / 89; EU collar: 42 cm; Sleeve length: 88.9 cm.
Limits and caveats
- Many European shirts show only the collar, with one fixed sleeve or a short and a long option.
- The letter size is approximate and varies by brand.
Questions about this tool
What does a 15.5/34 shirt mean?
A 15.5 in collar and a 34 in sleeve, which is an EU 39 collar and an 86.36 cm sleeve.
Is 16/35 a large?
On the common chart a 16 to 16.5 in collar is L, but some brands call it M or XL.
How do I find my collar and sleeve without a label?
Measure your neck, and your arm from the center back of the neck to the wrist, or measure a shirt that fits.