What is US size 32 waist in EU jeans?

A US men's waist size 32 inches corresponds to EU size 42 in most European denim brands (approximately 81 cm). Some brands label men's jeans by waist in centimeters directly, in which case a 32-inch waist is about 81 cm. Always check the brand's specific chart since EU sizing varies.

What is a 30 inseam in cm?

A 30-inch inseam is equal to 76.2 cm (approximately 76 cm). Inseam is measured from the crotch seam to the bottom of the leg. A 30-inch inseam is considered a regular length and fits people roughly 5'7" to 5'9" tall depending on body proportions.

How do European jeans sizes work?

European men's jeans are typically labeled using the waist measurement in centimeters (e.g. W81 for an 81 cm waist), often expressed as EU sizes like 42, 44, 46 (where the EU size roughly equals the waist in cm minus ~40). Women's EU jeans follow the standard clothing size system where EU 36 = US 6, EU 38 = US 8, and so on, with separate waist measurements listed. Inseam is usually given in cm.

Denim & Jeans Size Guide: US, EU, UK & Italian Conversion Chart

Men's Jeans: Waist Size Conversion

Men's jeans in the US and UK are labeled by actual waist and inseam measurements in inches (e.g. 32×30). European brands typically express waist in centimeters or use a numeric EU size. Italian brands often add yet another scale. The table below covers the most common range.

US / UK Waist (in)	Waist (cm)	EU Size	Italian Size
26	66	36	40
27	69	37	41
28	71	38	42
29	74	39	43
30	76	40	44
31	79	41	45
32	81	42	46
33	84	43	47
34	86	44	48
36	91	46	50
38	97	48	52
40	102	50	54

Quick formula (men's): EU size ≈ US waist in inches + 10. Italian size ≈ US waist + 14.

Inseam Length Conversion

Inseam (inches)	Inseam (cm)	Typical Fit
28	71	Short (approx. 5′3″ and under)
30	76	Regular short (approx. 5′5″–5′7″)
32	81	Regular (approx. 5′8″–5′10″)
34	86	Long (approx. 5′11″–6′1″)
36	91	Extra long (approx. 6′2″ and over)

Women's Jeans: US Arbitrary Sizes to EU and Waist

Women's jeans in the US use an arbitrary sizing scale (0, 2, 4, 6 … or 00–18) that does not directly correspond to body measurements. European women's jeans use the same EU clothing size system as other bottoms. The table below shows approximate equivalents, but fit varies significantly by brand.

US Women's	EU Size	UK Size	Waist (inches)	Waist (cm)
00	30	4	23	58
0	32	6	24	61
2	34	8	25	64
4	36	10	26	66
6	38	12	27–28	69–71
8	40	14	29	74
10	42	16	30–31	76–79
12	44	18	32	81
14	46	20	34	86
16	48	22	36	91
18	50	24	38	97

How to Measure for Jeans

Waist: Measure around your natural waistline, about 1 inch above your navel, with the tape snug but not tight.
Inseam: Measure from the crotch seam to the desired hem length along the inner leg. A pair of well-fitting trousers is a useful reference.
Hips: Measure around the fullest part of your hips, usually 7–9 inches below the waist.

Use our length converter to switch between inches and centimeters for any of these measurements.

US / UK Waist (in)	Waist (cm)	EU Size	Italian Size
26	66	36	40
27	69	37	41
28	71	38	42
29	74	39	43
30	76	40	44
31	79	41	45
32	81	42	46
33	84	43	47
34	86	44	48
36	91	46	50
38	97	48	52
40	102	50	54

US / UK Waist (in)	Waist (cm)	EU Size	Italian Size
26	66	36	40
27	69	37	41
28	71	38	42
29	74	39	43
30	76	40	44
31	79	41	45
32	81	42	46
33	84	43	47
34	86	44	48
36	91	46	50
38	97	48	52
40	102	50	54

US / UK Waist (in)	Waist (cm)	EU Size	Italian Size
26	66	36	40
27	69	37	41
28	71	38	42
29	74	39	43
30	76	40	44
31	79	41	45
32	81	42	46
33	84	43	47
34	86	44	48
36	91	46	50
38	97	48	52
40	102	50	54