Pants size W/L inches to cm

W is the waist girth and L is the inside leg from the crotch to the hem, both in inches.

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How to use it

  1. Enter waist (w) and inside leg (l).
  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

Waist in cm = W × 2.54 and inside leg in cm = L × 2.54 (1 in = 2.54 cm exactly).

Example

Inputs: Waist (W) = 34 in, Inside leg (L) = 30 in. Result: Waist: 86.36 cm; Inside leg: 76.2 cm.

Limits and caveats

  • This converts the label exactly; the real garment waist can run an inch or two larger in some brands.

Questions about this tool

How many cm is a 32/32?

The waist is 81.28 cm and the inside leg is 81.28 cm.

What is the difference between W and L?

W is the waist girth and L the inside leg length, written together like W34 L30.

How do I measure my inside leg?

Measure trousers that fit from the crotch seam to the hem along the inner seam.