Men's pants EU size to US waist (W)

If your European trousers are a 50 and you want US jeans, enter the number and pick the brand chart to get the W size.

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How to use it

  1. Enter eu size and chart.
  2. The result appears straight away and updates as you edit.
  3. Copy the result, or copy a link that keeps the same values to share it.

How it is calculated

German and Italian chart: W = EU size - 16. Some brand charts: W = EU size - 14. Waist in cm = W × 2.54.

Example

Inputs: EU size = 50, Chart = German and Italian chart: EU = W + 16. Result: Waist size (W): 34 in; Waist in cm: 86.36 cm; Letter size: M.

Limits and caveats

  • European trouser sizes differ by brand, and the result follows the chart you pick.
  • Leg length (L) is not part of the regular EU size and is chosen separately.

Questions about this tool

What is a European 50 in inches?

On the German and Italian chart 50 is W34; on some brand charts it is W36.

Is Italian trouser sizing like German?

Yes on most charts: a 48 is W32 in both.

How do I know which chart a brand uses?

Open the size chart on the product page, find the waist listed for size 48, and pick the chart that matches.