Dress Size Calculator
Calculate your perfect dress size based on measurements. Convert between US, UK, and EU sizing systems for accurate online shopping.
Calculate Your Dress Size
How to Use the Dress Size Calculator
- Step 1: Measure your bust at the fullest part using a soft measuring tape
- Step 2: Measure your natural waist at the narrowest point
- Step 3: Measure your hips at the widest point around your buttocks
- Step 4: Enter all measurements in inches into the calculator fields
- Step 5: Click calculate to see your size in US, UK, and EU sizing standards
- Step 6: Use the results when shopping online or comparing international sizes
Accurate measurements ensure the best fit when shopping online or purchasing from international retailers. Use a soft measuring tape and measure over light clothing or underwear for best results. Keep the tape parallel to the floor and snug but not tight.
Understanding Dress Sizes Across Regions
Dress sizing varies significantly between countries and even between brands within the same country. US sizes typically range from 0-24 for standard sizing, UK sizes from 4-28, and EU sizes from 32-56. Each size corresponds to specific body measurements in inches or centimeters.
The fashion industry doesn’t have universal standardization, which is why the same person might wear different sizes depending on the brand or country of origin. Understanding size conversions helps when shopping internationally or from foreign online retailers.
| US Size | UK Size | EU Size | Bust | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 30 | 31 | 23 | 33 |
| 2 | 6 | 34 | 32 | 24 | 34-35 |
| 4 | 8 | 36 | 33-34 | 25 | 36 |
| 6 | 10 | 38 | 35 | 26 | 37-38 |
| 8 | 12 | 40 | 36 | 27 | 39 |
| 10 | 14 | 42 | 37-38 | 28-29 | 40-41 |
| 12 | 16 | 44 | 39 | 30 | 42 |
Benefits of Using a Dress Size Calculator
- Accurate Online Shopping: Order the right size when buying clothes online, reducing the need for returns and exchanges which saves time and money on shipping costs.
- International Shopping Confidence: Easily convert between US, UK, and EU sizing systems when purchasing from international retailers or while traveling abroad.
- Reduce Return Rates: Get your size right the first time, eliminating the hassle of return shipping, restocking fees, and waiting for the correct size to arrive.
- Time Efficiency: Skip the confusion of comparing multiple size charts and get instant, reliable size recommendations based on your actual measurements.
- Shopping Confidence: Shop with certainty knowing your measurements match the recommended size, improving your online shopping experience and satisfaction.
- Cost Savings: Avoid expensive return shipping fees and potential restocking charges by ordering the correct size initially based on accurate calculations.
Practical Applications
- Online Fashion Shopping: Essential for buying dresses, formal wear, and clothing from online retailers where trying on isn’t possible before purchase.
- International Purchases: Shopping from European, UK, or Asian retailers requires understanding size conversions to avoid ordering incorrect sizes.
- Bridesmaid Dress Ordering: Bridesmaids living in different locations can determine their sizes accurately for coordinated dress orders.
- Vintage Clothing: Vintage sizes differ significantly from modern sizing; this calculator helps translate vintage measurements to current sizes.
- Gift Buying: Purchase clothing gifts for others by asking for their measurements and using the calculator to determine the correct size.