Men's pants size from waist in cm
Measure your waist where your trousers sit, then enter it in cm to find the size to order.
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How to use it
- Enter waist 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
W = cm ÷ 2.54 rounded to the nearest whole inch. EU size = W + 16 on the German and Italian chart, or W + 14 on some brand charts.
Example
Inputs: Waist = 92 cm, Chart = German and Italian chart: EU = W + 16. Result: Waist size (W): 36 in; Exact value: 36.22 in; EU and Italian size: 52.
Limits and caveats
- Jeans often sit below the natural waist, so measure where you actually wear them.
- The EU size varies by brand, so check its chart before you buy.
Questions about this tool
My waist is 86 cm, what pants size am I?
86 cm is 33.86 in, so W34, which is 50 on the German and Italian chart.
Where do I measure my waist for trousers?
Where your waistband usually sits, keeping the tape level and not tight.
I am between sizes, which do I pick?
The tool rounds to the nearest inch; if you are right in the middle, the larger size leaves room for a belt.