American sizes: men's, women's and children's with translation

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Published: 08/09/2021

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When shopping from America via the Internet, you can buy good things, but it is important to take into account the fact that American clothing and shoe sizes are slightly different from ours. Each country uses its own measuring grids. US measurements are taken not in centimeters, but in inches; this may require additional time to convert measurements to their measurement system. In order to facilitate this process, special tables have been developed in which the US size is matched to the Russian one.

In the United States, two types of size markings are accepted - a numerical designation from 0 to 22, a letter designation - XS, M, L, XL and so on. These designations come from the first letters of the description s - small - small, m - medium - medium and others.

• 1 Correspondence tables for men
• 2 Size charts for women
• 3 US children's sizes
• 4 Conclusion

Correspondence tables for men

All men's clothing is described by only two indicators: chest and waist circumference. When choosing shirts, additionally indicate the neck circumference to choose a collar.

The parameters of trousers, shorts and jeans indicate the length of the leg, which is measured from the inner thigh. Letter designations will help you navigate in height and size. S - intended for men with a height of no higher than 172 centimeters, R - suitable for those with a height of 170-185 centimeters, L - for those above 180 centimeters, XL - extra long - for those with a height of more than 190-200 cm.

The sleeve size in jackets may depend on the letter index; the average step is 2-3 centimeters. It’s easier to navigate according to Russian measurements using the table.

For your information! The information is for reference only; each manufacturer may have its own parameters.

In order to avoid missing sizes, it is better to order a smaller item, since many stores, especially mass markets, like to increase measurements. The more expensive the brand, the more likely it is that the measurement grid will be followed.

According to the numerical marking, 2 corresponds to 40 in Russia. Size 10 us is translated into Russian as 48.

How to determine the size of underwear?

Choosing lingerie when purchasing in an online store is a very important moment: purchased lingerie cannot be returned. Therefore, the most convenient option would be to buy models of underwear that you already know personally, the size of which you are sure is suitable.

For example, different people may have very different elephant sizes, which means that those who want to buy the same model, even with the same hip and waist sizes, but different body types, will have a completely different visual impression of the new item.

In addition, in some models, a very important parameter is the leg circumference, along its uppermost circumference (for example, when choosing products from not very elastic materials - silk, natural lace, etc.).
Matching lingerie sizes

Size charts for women

When translating women's sizes us into Russian, it is important to pay attention to the mark P or L. These letters indicate length characteristics, Petite means small measurements, intended for girls whose height does not exceed 165 centimeters. Long is used for models of items designed for heights greater than 182 centimeters.

When choosing clothes, take into account the following parameters of the female figure:

• Breast volume - measurements are taken at the most protruding points.
• Waist circumference is the narrowest part of the abdomen.
• Hip volume – by volume points, at the widest point.

When purchasing a jacket, additional sleeve and shoulder length is required. A woman’s figure does not always correspond to standard parameters; in this case, it is important to rely on the type of figure. The size is selected so that it emphasizes the advantages of the body, not the disadvantages. When choosing sweaters, the size is selected according to the chest girth, skirts and dresses are selected according to the hip girth.

Important! Teenage items in America are designated by odd numbers, and large sizes are marked wide - which translates as “wide.”

Men's underwear

The choice of men's underwear mainly concerns the aesthetic preferences of buyers, as well as the usual additional comfort when wearing already familiar models, and it is much more difficult to make a mistake with the parameters than when purchasing a similar category, but in the underwear section for women.
Use the site’s recommendations for the optimal selection of underwear, and be sure to check your size before making a planned purchase, since the actual sizes of underwear products may vary among different American manufacturers. This can be seen below in the tables for men's underwear. Oboy, Con-ta

NOM, ISA bodywear

Doreanse

US children's sizes

They use their own options for clothing for children; there are three main types of groups:

1. For babies.
2. For preschoolers and primary schoolchildren.
3. For schoolchildren.

Newborn products are marked as “baby clothes” or “Newborn”, other measurements are marked by the number of months.

Author:

Anastasia Kukushkina

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