Very often, when visiting stores, you cannot decide on the size of your clothes. And all this is because brands from different countries use certain sizing systems. In order to understand them all, you need to learn how to fit all types of sizes into one that is familiar to you.
There is also a point that when you buy, for example, pants, your size is indicated on them, but they are large, or even worse, small. That is why do not refuse the help of consultants and be sure to go to the fitting room with several sizes of trousers at once.

You will need:

Take your measurements

• To make choosing trousers less difficult for you, you will need to take measurements from your waist.

Take the measurement without clothes, press the tape firmly against your body, but do not squeeze, even if you would like to see a smaller number. Focus on measuring your waist, which is two fingers' width above your navel.

• Don't forget that you will also need length measurements, then the second number will mean exactly that.

Also consider what shoes you will wear these pants with. Measure the length of the heel or platform, and only then remove the length if necessary.

• If you have a disproportionate figure, most often wide hips, use a measuring tape to measure them as well.

If you want to choose pants or jeans that will flatter your figure, take it more seriously. Try to get the clearest and most accurate result possible.

Centimeters to inches

Since all parameters are measured in inches, you will have to convert your measurement. This is not difficult to do; you just need to multiply the number you saw on the centimeter by 0.39. In this case, the number you receive will correspond to the size.

1. For example, your waist is 75 cm.
2. 75*0,39=29,25

if this number is 30, then the size you need will also correspond to this number.

Size ratio

The American system implies a letter designation of sizes. The Latin letter W stands for waist size, and L stands for length. As for the clothes we produce, everything is much simpler here - 38,40,42 and so on. In order to determine the size of the waist and hips using this figure, you need to multiply the size by two and add another four centimeters. For each fashion designer, this figure may vary by several units.

If you come across sizes 22,24,26 in a store, do not be alarmed, these are foreign marks. Knowing your size according to the domestic system, it will be quite easy to decide. Subtract 16 from the size you know. That is, jeans with size 46 correspond to size 30.

More and more often, some manufacturers are starting to produce clothes with labels on which they indicate sizes for residents of different countries.
There is another system for designating sizes in American clothing: XS - if your hips are 86-88 centimeters, S - 88-94, M - 94-98, L - 98-102, XL - 102-104.

The development of online commerce makes it possible to buy almost any clothing online today. Such a purchase is usually more affordable and there are no problems with the assortment. But not everything is smooth in the Danish kingdom; there are problems when purchasing from an online store. The main problem is the difficulty in choosing the size of clothes, in particular trousers, because it is impossible to try them on through the monitor.

A table of men's trouser sizes will help you choose the right marking, which indicates:

1. Russian size,
2. Waist and hip circumference,
3. Marking of England, Italy, USA and Europe.

A size chart for men is a good help when purchasing, because with its help you can reduce the likelihood of purchasing the wrong size to zero. In the table, everything is simple: take your waist circumference and select the trouser size according to it, taking into account the marking of the country of the clothing manufacturer. There is a second option - look at the size on your old trousers and select the markings of another manufacturer to match it.

Russian sizes are numbered from 44 to 70, the English marking is marked UK and the size range is 32-62, and the sizes in the USA are marked US and are marked 34-64. There are also international sizes, they are designated by Roman numerals from XXS to 5XL. All this is clearly visible in the size table.

Selecting the markings of trousers

For example, you wear trousers with the English marking UK 36, but want to buy trousers made in Italy. In this case, the Italian marking 46 is suitable for you, but if the trousers are made in the USA, then order US size 38. Everything is simple, because using the table and comparing the markings you can easily select any size of men's pants.

It is somewhat more difficult to find out the markings of pants if the size in old trousers is worn out and invisible. In this case, you will have to pick up a measuring tape and measure your waist (preferably your hip circumference). The waist is wrapped with a tape parallel to the floor, while the stomach should not be protruded or retracted, and the tape itself should not be pulled too tightly.

Suppose your waist has a girth of 94 cm. We look at the table and see that the girth corresponds to the Russian marking 52, UK 40, US 42 or the international standard L.

We figured out how to find out the size of pants by waist, all that remains is to decide on the length of the pants, because everyone’s height is different. Manufacturers indicate the length of the pants on the trousers, and not the height of the person, so you need to measure the old trousers along the length or measure the distance from the waist to the floor. An assistant will not be superfluous here; if he is not there, but you want to make a purchase right now, then proceed in the following way.

Take a tape measure; at the beginning there is a bend that you need to press with your foot to the floor. After this, stretch the tape measure to the waist and look at the length of the pant leg. This option is suitable only as a last resort; it is better to have your wife or friend try you on, this way it is easier to accurately determine the exact marking of the trousers by length.

B pants are an indispensable component of every man's wardrobe. Comfortable and correctly selected in size, they can make the image more solid and meaningful and add self-confidence to the owner.

But models that are similar in parameters can “sit” on the figure in completely different ways. That's why the most accurate and reliable way to choose the right men's trousers is fitting. But what if this is not possible?

How to determine the size of men's trousers?

To find out men's trouser size, if we talk about their classic version, you need to take 3 main measurements, applying a new measuring tape as tightly as possible to the body:

• waist circumference - measured horizontally at the level of wearing the belt;
• hip circumference - determined by wrapping the tape around the buttocks, capturing their most convex part;
• length of the leg along the inner seam - obtained by stretching the tape from the groin to the desired length of the product.

When buying pants with the possibility of trying on, knowledge of the first two parameters is quite enough, but when ordering them via the Internet, it is worth determining the length of the inner seam, that is, essentially, the length of the leg. This is necessary so as not to make a mistake with the size of the purchased item, because very often in foreign stores the size of trousers is indicated in the same way as on jeans - with the designation of the waist and leg length (for example, W36 L32). Read more about men's jeans sizes.

While taking measurements, you need to stand straight, in a natural position, without drawing in your stomach. However, it will not be convenient to make all measurements yourself, so you can take your old ones classic pants that “fit” perfectly and determine the waist circumference and inseam length based on them. When measuring your waist, you need to attach a measuring tape to the waistband of your trousers from edge to edge (the button must be fastened) and multiply the resulting value by 2.

To choose the right sweatpants, you need to divide the result obtained when measuring your waist circumference by 2 and add 6. If your waist is 88 cm, then 88/2+6=50. This will be the right size.

Size chart for men's trousers: looking for a match

The results of the measurements described above are correlated with size chart for men's trousers. For example, the waist circumference is 87, and the hips are 105, which means that you need to look for the number “50” on the label of a domestic product.

An important parameter when purchasing trousers for men is the value of growth. Very often, domestic manufacturers indicate it along with the main Russian men's size - half waist circumference (more about this). It might look like this: 54/176. Those with a height of up to 170 cm and above 190 cm need to select pants especially carefully, otherwise the chosen model may turn out to be too long or, conversely, too short, which will look, at the very least, ridiculous.

We also present to your attention a height correspondence table (in increments of 4 centimeters).

Manufacturers men's clothing (trousers, jeans, suits, T-shirts, etc.), as a rule, do not adhere to a single numbering system and indicate the size in their own way. This is what leads to significant confusion when determining the exact parameters of a product, especially when shopping online.

What size men's trousers should I buy abroad?

Large brands in Europe and America still try not to deviate from the sizing charts accepted in these countries, which many of us know.

If the selected model indicates European trouser size for men, then you won’t have to calculate or look for anything in the table. This value fully corresponds to the Russian one, that is, our 52nd is equal to their 52nd, etc.

Often foreign manufacturers of pants use the grid that is more typical for jeans to number their products. It is based on the same two parameters: waist circumference (W) and leg length (L). But the difficulty lies in the fact that these dimensions are indicated in inches. To find the one that’s right for you, simply subtract 16 units from the domestic size you know and you’ll get the number you should look for on these pants. For example, in Russia you wear size 56, which means 56-16=40 - this will be the desired value (W40).

But if international markings are used on the product label, then vice versa, without trouser size charts for men not enough. With its help, you can easily determine that, for example, “domestic” 48 men’s size is designated by the English letter “S”.

How to choose the right trousers?

For a tall, thin man, models with cuffs are suitable - they will allow you to visually shorten your legs. It is also desirable to have small folds on the belt, which will add a little volume to the silhouette. A heavyset, overweight man should buy straight, fairly wide pants without creases and with a low waist.

The pockets of the product should not bulge; the only thing allowed to be placed in them is a wallet. And one more tip: length classic men's trousers should be such that the socks are not visible when walking, the trouser leg ends between the heel and the beginning of the heel, and at the front there are not a large number of folds.

7 little-known facts from the history of clothing

1. The first people to wear trousers are the Iranian Scythians. And in Ancient China, only soldiers wore this item of clothing.
2. Leggings were originally part of the ceremonial uniform of Prussian officers and were made from elk or deerskin. Leggings also came from the uniform of European cavalrymen. Both models were distinguished by an exceptionally tight style, which helped increase comfort during long riding.
3. Such items of historical men's wardrobe as breeches and trousers have a personal origin: the first from the surname of a French general, the second from the nickname of a comedy character in the Italian theater.
4. Until the end of the 18th century, it was not customary for aristocrats to wear long trousers - maximum to the knee, and ankle-length trousers were considered a uniform for workers (for example, chimney sweeps).
5. In Russia, the European fashion for the lower part of the suit was introduced by Peter I in 1670. Until this time, Russian men dressed in trousers - two pieces of cloth connected at a walk by a diamond-shaped fly.
6. From the end of the 19th century until the 1940s, men's trousers were of one universal girth at the waist and adjusted to the figure using suspenders or belts, and therefore looked very baggy.
7. Fashionists of the 70s insisted that bell-bottoms must have 5 folds at the bottom (as naval legend says - according to the number of oceans). In fact, it depended on the person's height.

Sometimes men don’t buy their own clothes; their mothers, girlfriends, wives, and colleagues do it for them. There are times when a man orders jeans or trousers through online stores. In both cases, you need to know the correct size. Also, a table of men's trouser sizes is necessary if you purchase branded clothing with European measurements and designations.

Designations

As a rule, in America there are two types of measurements. The first is the waist circumference (W), the second is the length of the trousers along the inseam (L). Russian buyers are often confused about sizes, since American options are indicated not in the usual centimeters, but in inches. How to determine the correct size in this case? There are two simple methods.

Deductive method

If you are familiar with the table of sizes for men's trousers and jeans in the Russian version, then you can easily translate it into the American style. For example, you wear size forty-six. From this figure you need to subtract 16. You will end up with waist circumference (W). Therefore, the size of jeans or trousers in the US version will be 30.

Laboratory method

The second definition is considered more accurate. First, let's determine the size of the pants. Get pants that you like and fit well. Carefully lay them out on a flat surface and fasten the button. Now we carry out measuring manipulations. We measure the length from one side of the belt to the other. The result obtained is, accordingly, multiplied by two, and the resulting waist circumference is obtained. This is how regular trousers are chosen.

What about jeans? As you know, this material tends to stretch with constant wear. If you use measurements as for trousers, then in most cases you will not get the result you need - “they fit as they should.” In the case of jeans, it is recommended to subtract one inch from the resulting measurement result. In this case, the jeans will initially tighten your figure, and after wearing, they will stretch out and fit very comfortably.

Conversion to inches

So, knowing your measurements in centimeters, you need to convert them to American inches. How to do it? Here, a calculator and the knowledge that there are 0.39 inches in one Russian centimeter will help you. For example, trouser measurements are 40 centimeters. Multiply the value by two and another 0.39. As a result, you will get the amount 31.2. We round up and get 31 jeans sizes according to the American version.

So, when buying pants, be sure to look at the label. We remember that in different variations of measurements the sizes of men's trousers will differ. The table (Russia and the USA use different measurement standards) will help you determine the correct size. If you don't have the opportunity to try on clothes, choose pants that are one inch smaller. So you can be sure that even after stretching a little, they will fit you perfectly.

Men's jeans

The men's trouser size chart will be slightly different from the jeans size chart. Jeans sizes are always indicated by numbers. There are no letter designations in such products.

Men's trousers

If you purchase an item of clothing such as trousers, then you will come across a table of men's trouser sizes, consisting not only of numbers, but also of letters. As a rule, many manufacturers do not indicate the size in numbers, but simply put letters on the labels. How to figure it out? Don't be scared, everything here is simple and clear. Look.

When you purchase trousers or jeans, not only the waist circumference is important, but also the length measurements. As a rule, for an American size 30 the length will be 165-172 centimeters, for 32-33 - 175-180 centimeters. For tall men, whose height varies from 185-195 centimeters, sizes 34 and 36 are suitable. Good luck with your purchases! We hope you found the table of men's trouser and jeans sizes helpful.