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Women’s Jeans Size Chart: US, UK, EU and Waist Size

Turn your US jeans size into a waist number, UK and EU size in one click, with a full women’s jeans size chart, inseam guide and measuring tips.

Jeans sizes are confusing because there are two systems. Some brands use dress sizes like 4, 6 and 8. Others use your waist in inches, like 27, 28 and 29. And European and UK labels use different numbers again.

Pick your usual size below to see your waist, hips, waist number, UK and EU size in one place. The full women’s jeans size chart and a quick measuring guide are underneath.

Women’s jeans size chart

US	Jeans (W)	Waist (in)	Hips (in)	UK	EU
0	25	24.5–25.5	34.5–35.5	4	30
2	26	25.5–26.5	35.5–36.5	6	32
4	27	26.5–27.5	36.5–37.5	8	34
6	28	27.5–28.5	37.5–38.5	10	36
8	29	28.5–29.5	38.5–39.5	12	38
10	30	29.5–30.5	39.5–40.5	14	40
12	31	31–32	41–42	16	42
14	32	32.5–33.5	42.5–43.5	18	44
16	33	34–35	44–45	20	46

A quick way to convert: add 4 to your US size for the UK size, and add 30 for the EU size. So a US 6 is a UK 10 and an EU 36.

How to measure for jeans

Use a soft tape measure and stand relaxed.

Waist: measure around the narrowest part of your waist, usually just above the belly button.
Hips: measure around the fullest part of your hips and seat, with your feet together.
Inseam: measure a pair of jeans that fit you well, from the crotch seam down to the hem.

Inseam and rise

Length	Inseam
Petite	About 28 in
Regular	30 to 32 in
Tall	About 34 in

The rise is the distance from the crotch seam to the top of the waistband. Low-rise jeans sit on the hips, mid-rise jeans sit just below the belly button, and high-rise jeans sit at or above it.

Why your size changes from brand to brand

Jeans sizing varies more between labels than almost any other clothing. Stretch denim, the cut and the rise all change how a size fits. Always check the brand’s own chart against your waist and hip measurements. If you are between two sizes, buy the one that fits your hips, because a waist is easy to take in.

Want to know which cut flatters you? The body type quiz shows the jeans that work for your shape, and our guide to wide leg jeans outfits has 17 ways to wear them.

What size is a 28 in women’s jeans? −

A 28 waist is usually a US 6, a UK 10 and an EU 36. It fits a natural waist of about 27.5 to 28.5 inches, but check the brand’s own chart because sizing varies.

How do I convert US jeans sizes to UK and EU? −

Add 4 to your US size for the UK size and add 30 for the EU size. A US 6 is a UK 10 and an EU 36.

Is jeans size the same as waist size? −

Close, but not exactly. A jeans size 28 is designed for a waist of about 28 inches, but stretch, rise and the brand’s cut all change the fit.

What is a regular inseam for women’s jeans? −

A regular inseam is usually 30 to 32 inches. Petite is about 28 inches and tall is about 34 inches.

Should I size up or down in stretch jeans? −

Many stretch jeans loosen with wear, so a snug fit at first is normal. If you are between sizes, pick the size that fits your hips and tailor the waist.

How do I measure my waist for jeans? −

Wrap a soft tape around the narrowest part of your waist, usually just above the belly button. Keep the tape level and snug, but not tight.

Keep going: find the cut that suits you with the body type quiz, and check dresses with the dress size chart.