Men's pants waist size (W) to EU converter
US trousers and jeans use the waist in inches, European ones use numbers like 48 and 50. Pick the chart the brand follows to get the match.
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How to use it
- Enter waist size (w) and chart.
- 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
German and Italian chart: EU size = W + 16 (W32 = 48). Some brand charts: W + 14 (W32 = 46). Waist in cm = W × 2.54.
Example
Inputs: Waist size (W) = 34 in, Chart = German and Italian chart: EU = W + 16. Result: EU and Italian size: 50; Waist in cm: 86.36 cm; Letter size: M.
Limits and caveats
- Trousers have no single chart and European brands differ by one size, so check the brand chart.
- The W label can differ from the real garment waist by an inch or two by brand.
Questions about this tool
What is a W32 in EU trouser size?
On the German and Italian chart W32 is 48; on some brand charts it is 46.
Why are there two charts?
European sizes are not uniform across brands and some measure the waist differently, so both are shown.
How many cm is a 32 in waist?
32 in is exactly 81.28 cm.