Women's Jeans Size Chart & Conversion
A size 28 in women's jeans is a US 6 and a 27 is a US 4. Convert every waist size to US, UK, EU and Japan sizes, with waist and hip ranges in inches and cm.
Last updated June 2026
Women’s jeans sizes at a glance#
Women’s jeans sizes are the waist number on the tag, measured in inches, that maps to a US numeric size and a letter size. A 28 tag waist is a US size 6 (a small); a 27 is a US 4 and a 30 is a US 10. The tag number is not your exact waist, so use the chart to convert.
| Jeans Waist Size | US Size | Letter Size | UK | EU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 0 | XXS | 4 | 32 |
| 25–26 | 2 | XS | 6 | 32 |
| 27 | 4 | XS | 8 | 34 |
| 28 | 6 | S | 10 | 36 |
| 29 | 8 | S | 12 | 38 |
| 30 | 10 | M | 14 | 40 |
| 31 | 12 | M | 16 | 42 |
| 32 | 14 | L | 18 | 44 |
| 33 | 16 | L | 20 | 46 |
| 34 | 18 | XL | 22 | 48 |
So a size 28 in women’s jeans is a US 6, a 29 is a US 8 and a 31 is a US 12. In inches, a US 6 fits a 28.5–29.5 in (72–75 cm) waist, a US 10 fits 30.5–31.5 in (77–80 cm) and a US 14 fits 32.5–33.5 in (83–85 cm). Each step up the scale adds about one inch at the waist.
These numbers are compiled from the page’s own women’s jeans size chart and the US-to-UK, EU and Japan conversion table below, with waist and hip ranges in inches and cm. Brands cut differently, so a 28 at one label can fit like a 27 or a 29 at another; if you are between sizes, measure a pair of jeans that already fits and match the waist. For non-denim trousers see the pants size chart for men and women.
Women's jeans size chart#
| Jean Size (W) | US Misses Size | International Size | Waist (in) | Hip (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 00 | XXS | 23.5” - 24.5” | 33” - 34.5” |
| 24 | 0 | XXS | 24.5” - 25.5” | 34” - 35.5” |
| 25/26 | 2 | XS | 25.5” - 27.5” | 34.5” - 36.5” |
| 27 | 4 | XS | 27.5” - 28.5” | 37” - 38.5” |
| 28 | 6 | S | 28.5” - 29.5” | 38” - 39.5” |
| 29 | 8 | S | 29.5” - 30.5” | 39” - 40.5” |
| 30 | 10 | M | 30.5” - 31.5” | 40” - 41.5” |
| 31 | 12 | M | 31.5” - 32.5” | 41” - 42.5” |
| 32 | 14 | L | 32.5” - 33.5” | 42” - 43.5” |
| 33 | 16 | L | 33.5” - 34.5” | 43” - 44.5” |
| 34 | 18 | XL | 34.5” - 36.5” | 44.5” - 46.5” |
| 36 | 20 | XL | 36.5” - 38.5” | 46.5” - 48.5” |
| 38 | 22 | XXL | 38.5” - 40.5” | 48.5” - 50.5” |
| 40 | 24 | XXL | 40.5” - 42.5” | 50.5” - 52.5” |
| 42 | 26 | XXXL | 42.5” - 44.5” | 52.5” - 54.5” |
Women's jeans size FAQs#
Within these systems, sizes can vary across brands and styles. Factors like rise, stretch, and cut impact fit. Generally, jeans are sized based on waist and hip measurements in inches.
For example, a size 4 fits a 27.5-28.5 inch (70-72 cm) waist and 37-38.5 inch (94-98 cm) hips. Each size step adds roughly an inch at the waist, so a size 6 fits 28.5-29.5 inches (72-75 cm). Knowing your measurements is the key to an accurate size. The questions below cover how to find your jeans size.
What size jeans would fit a 25 inch waist?#
A 25 inch (64 cm) waist generally corresponds to a US size 0 or 2 (UK 4-6, EU 32, Japan 3-5). Refer to the size chart for the exact range.
What US size is a UK size 10 jeans?#
A UK size 10 jeans converts to a US size 6 jeans. Always check the size chart when converting between international sizing systems.
If my hips measure 39 inches, what size should I buy?#
With 39 inch (99 cm) hips, you would likely wear a US size 6 or 8 jeans. Be sure to check the hip measurement range for each size.
What is the difference between women's and misses sizes?#
Misses sizes are usually cut straighter through the hips/thighs, while women's sizes have more curves. Buy according to your hip measurement.
What does a size 12 jeans mean?#
A US size 12 women's jeans fits a 31.5-32.5 inch (80-83 cm) waist and 41-42.5 inch (104-108 cm) hips. It converts to a UK 16 and EU 42.
What is the waist size for a size 14 jeans?#
A US size 14 women's jeans corresponds to a 32.5-33.5 inch (83-85 cm) waist. Going the other way, a UK size 14 equates to a US size 10 jeans.
What is a US size 16 in European sizing?#
A US size 16 converts to a European size 46 jeans. Always refer to a size conversion chart when switching sizing systems.
If I'm a US 4 in jeans, what size would I be in Japan?#
A US size 4 equates to a Japan size 7 in women's jeans. To convert, go up 3 sizes from your US number.
What waist size is a US 18 jeans?#
A US size 18 women's jeans indicates a waist of approximately 34.5-36.5 inches (88-93 cm). This converts to UK size 22 and EU size 48.
If I'm between sizes, how do I choose jeans?#
When between sizes, size up for comfort or size down for a trimmer fit. You can also look for jeans with stretch for more flexibility.
What is the largest women's jeans size available?#
Many mainstream brands stop around a US size 24 (40.5-42.5 inch / 103-108 cm waist); the chart above runs to a US 26, which fits a 42.5-44.5 inch (108-113 cm) waist.
What are the standard inseam lengths for women's jeans?#
Common inseam lengths are 28" (petite), 30" (short), 32" (regular), and 34" (long). Some brands offer 36" (extra long).
What do S, M, L and XL mean in women’s jeans?#
Using the chart above: XXS covers US sizes 00-0 (waist 23-24), XS is 2-4 (waist 25-27), S is 6-8 (waist 28-29), M is 10-12 (waist 30-31), L is 14-16 (waist 32-33), XL is 18-20 (waist 34-36) and XXL is 22-24 (waist 38-40).
What size jeans would fit someone with 35 inch hips?#
With 35 inch (89 cm) hips, you would likely wear a US size 0 or 2 jeans. Check the size chart to find the range that includes your hip measurement.
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Women's jeans size conversion chart#
| US Size | UK | EU | Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 32 | 3 |
| 2 | 6 | 32 | 5 |
| 4 | 8 | 34 | 7 |
| 6 | 10 | 36 | 9 |
| 8 | 12 | 38 | 11 |
| 10 | 14 | 40 | 13 |
| 12 | 16 | 42 | 15 |
| 14 | 18 | 44 | 17 |
| 16 | 20 | 46 | 19 |
| 18 | 22 | 48 | 21 |
Women's jeans conversion chart FAQs#
US, UK, EU and Japanese jeans sizes all use different numbers for the same fit. The answers below cover the most common conversions; the table above has the full picture.
What is a US size 6 in UK sizing?#
A US size 6 converts to a UK size 10, an EU size 36 and a Japan size 9 in women's jeans. Refer to the size conversion chart.
If I'm a size 12 jeans in the US, what size would I be in Europe?#
A US size 12 jeans equates to an EU size 42 jeans. Always use a size chart when converting sizes.
What European size is a UK size 14 jeans?#
A UK size 14 jeans is a US size 10, which converts to a European size 40.
If I'm a US 8, what is that in Japanese sizing?#
A US size 8 jeans is a Japan size 11 jeans.
What is a US 0 jeans in the UK?#
A US 0 jeans size is a UK size 4.
What is the Japan size for a US 16 jeans?#
A US size 16 jeans converts to a Japan size 19 jeans.
If I'm a UK 18, what size would that be in the US?#
A UK size 18 jeans would be a US size 14 jeans.
What is the European size for a US 10?#
A US size 10 equals an EU size 40 jeans.
What are UK size 12 jeans in US sizing?#
UK size 12 jeans are US size 8 jeans. Always confirm conversions.
What is the Japanese size for US size 2 jeans?#
A US size 2 jeans equates to a Japan jeans size 5.
If I'm a US 14, what size would I be in Europe?#
A US 14 would be an EU 44 jeans size.
What UK size is equivalent to a US 0 jeans?#
A US 0 jeans converts to a UK size 4 jeans.
What Japan size corresponds to US jeans size 4?#
A US size 4 jeans is a Japan size 7 jeans.
If I'm a UK 16, what US size is that equivalent to?#
A UK size 16 jeans converts to a US size 12 jeans.
What is an EU size 38 in US sizing?#
An EU size 38 jeans equals a US size 8 jeans.
Is there a women’s jeans size converter?#
The conversion chart above is the converter: find your US size in the first column and read across for UK, EU and Japan. For non-denim trousers, use the pants size chart for men and women; for tops and dresses, the women’s international size conversion chart covers US, UK and EU sizing.
Men's to women's jeans size conversion chart#
| Men's Jeans Size | Waist Size (in) | Women's Jeans Size |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | 24” - 24.5” | 0 |
| 23 | 25” - 25.5” | 2 |
| 25 | 26” - 26.5” | 4 |
| 27 | 27” - 27.5” | 6 |
| 29 | 28” - 28.5” | 8 |
| 31 | 29” - 29.5” | 10 |
| 33 | 30” - 30.5” | 12 |
| 35 | 31” - 31.5” | 14 |
| 37 | 32” - 32.5” | 16 |
| 39 | 33” - 33.5” | 18 |
Men's to women's jeans conversion chart FAQs#
Men's jeans are sized by actual waist and inseam; women's US sizes use the numeric scale above. As a rule of thumb from the chart, add 21 to a women's US size to get the closest men's size (a women's 8 is roughly a men's 29).
What women's size is a men's 29x30?#
A men's 29x30 jean equates to roughly a women's size 8 jeans. The women's size may vary slightly based on brand.
If I wear a men's 33, what women's size should I buy?#
A men's size 33 jeans converts to about a women's size 12 jeans. Check the size chart for exact matches.
What is the women's size for a men's 36x32 jean?#
A men's 36x32 jean falls between a women's size 14 and 16. Remember to try on different sizes close to the conversion.
If I'm a men's 31, what women's size am I?#
A men's size 31 is equivalent to a women's jean size approximately 10. Refer to the size chart for the women's size range.
What is the women's size for a 34 inch men's waist?#
A 34 inch (86 cm) men's waist converts to between a women's size 12 and 14. Always measure for the best fit.
If I'm a men's 38 jeans, what size would that be for women?#
A men's size 38 jeans converts to between a women's size 16 and 18. Consider sizing up or down based on preference.
What is the difference between men's and women's jeans sizing?#
Women's sizes account for wider hips and curvier shapes. Men's focus on waist and inseam measurements.
