Where is a waist size chart?

This pants size chart is the waist size chart for jeans and trousers. Men's US column is waist inches (W). Example: Men's W32 ≈ 81 cm / EU 42 (US/UK waist inches usually match on jeans tags). Women's rows use numeric US sizes with waist cm—not the same scale.

What does pants size mean (W×L)?

On many men's jeans, W×L means waist × inseam in inches (for example 32×32). The first number is the waist label; the second is inside-leg length. Women's numeric sizes (US 8, 14) use a different scale—do not treat them as men's waist inches.

Where is the men's pants size chart?

Use the Men's tab in the table below. The US column is waist in inches (W). Match your measured waist in cm on the same row for UK/EU when listed.

How do I size plus size pants?

Measure waist and hip in cm, then use women's US 14+ rows on our plus size pants chart or the Women's tab here. Letter sizes like XXL/XXXL vary by brand—prefer body measurements.

What is inseam on a pants size chart?

Inseam is the inside-leg length from crotch seam to hem. See the men's inseam (L) reference on this page, or measure with our how to measure pants size guide.

Is belt size the same as pants waist?

Not always. Many US casual belts use waist +2 inches (W32 → try belt 34). Measure where the belt sits—see the belt size chart.

Find Your Pants Size Chart

Waist size chart for jeans and trousers: men's W (inches) and women's international labels with waist cm—plus what W×L means and how inseam (L) works. Example: W32 ≈ 81 cm.

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Waist size chart quick answers

Jeans and pants use the waist number (W in inches) or women's numeric size. Figures below match the pants chart on this site.

Men's waist (W)

W2871 cm · EU 38Men's W28 ≈ 71 cm / EU 38 (US/UK waist inches usually match on jeans tags).
W3076 cm · EU 40Men's W30 ≈ 76 cm / EU 40 (US/UK waist inches usually match on jeans tags).
W3281 cm · EU 42Men's W32 ≈ 81 cm / EU 42 (US/UK waist inches usually match on jeans tags).
W3486 cm · EU 44Men's W34 ≈ 86 cm / EU 44 (US/UK waist inches usually match on jeans tags).
W3691 cm · EU 46Men's W36 ≈ 91 cm / EU 46 (US/UK waist inches usually match on jeans tags).
W3896 cm · EU 48Men's W38 ≈ 96 cm / EU 48 (US/UK waist inches usually match on jeans tags).

Women's jeans (US numeric)

US 4UK 8 · EU 36 · 63 cmWomen's US 4 ≈ UK 8 / EU 36 (63 cm waist). Not the same as men's W inches.
US 6UK 10 · EU 38 · 68 cmWomen's US 6 ≈ UK 10 / EU 38 (68 cm waist). Not the same as men's W inches.
US 8UK 12 · EU 40 · 73 cmWomen's US 8 ≈ UK 12 / EU 40 (73 cm waist). Not the same as men's W inches.
US 10UK 14 · EU 42 · 78 cmWomen's US 10 ≈ UK 14 / EU 42 (78 cm waist). Not the same as men's W inches.
US 12UK 16 · EU 44 · 83 cmWomen's US 12 ≈ UK 16 / EU 44 (83 cm waist). Not the same as men's W inches.
US 14UK 18 · EU 46 · 91 cmWomen's US 14 ≈ UK 18 / EU 46 (91 cm waist). Not the same as men's W inches.

Full pants size chart → · Waist inches → jeans size · Belt size chart (+2 rule)

What this chart covers

11 men's sizes (US waist W 26–40) and 12 women's sizes (US 0–22). This page is a general reference from retailer guides—not the same as brand pages like Levi's, Gap, or Old Navy.
Women's UK/US/EU mainly from ASOS. Men's waist in cm from ASOS; the EU column also draws on a Levi's conversion table from a third-party site.
Japanese (JP) sizes are not in this chart yet. Men's inseam Short/Regular/Long is listed below the waist table (ASOS).

Last updated: 2026-06-30. Re-check the retailer chart before buying.

More about these numbers

Women's UK/US/EU sizes and waist (cm) match ASOS Women's Jeans & Trousers size chart (international size conversion + body measurements), last checked June 12, 2026. Men's US waist inches and waist (cm) match ASOS Men's Pants & Jeans on the same date. Men's UK waist usually matches US waist inches on jeans tags (ASOS shows UK/US the same way). Men's EU sizes use a France/Italy-style Levi's conversion table from size-charts.com (third-party)—EU denim tags still vary by country. Always confirm on the brand tag before you buy.

Men's jeans & pants

US column is waist in inches (W). W×L tags use this number for waist.

Swipe the table horizontally if columns are clipped.

US	UK	EU	Waist (cm)
26	26	—	66
28	28	38	71
29	29	38	73.5
30	30	40	76
31	31	40	78.5
32	32	42	81
33	33	42	83.5
34	34	44	86
36	36	46	91
38	38	48	96
40	40	50	101

Men's inseam (L) reference

W×L tags use waist (W) from the table above and length (L) from the categories below. From ASOS Men's Pants & Jeans Sizes, checked 2026-06-30. Inside leg length categories for men's jeans on ASOS; actual garment length varies by style.

Length	Inseam (in)	Inseam (cm)
Short	30	76
Regular	32	81
Long	34	86

How to measure your inseam →

How to measure waist & inseam

Waist: Soft tape at the natural waistline—snug, not tight. Match cm to the table (men's US = W in inches).

Inseam (L): Inner leg, crotch seam to hem. Use Short / Regular / Long above for common lengths.

Full pants measurement guide → · Flat-lay waistband → size

Soft tape at the natural waist for pants size chart lookup — Measure the body at the waist—then match cm (or W inches) on the chart above.

Brand pants charts & plus sizes

This page is a general US/UK/EU reference. Open a brand chart when you know where you're shopping.

Pants size chart FAQ

Where these numbers come from

ASOS Women's Jeans & Trousers Size Chart
Airline site · Last checked: 2026-06-30
https://www.asos.com/us/discover/size-charts/women/jeans-pants-leggings/
ASOS Men's Pants & Jeans Sizes
Airline site · Last checked: 2026-06-30
https://www.asos.com/us/discover/size-charts/men/jeans-pants/
Levi's Product Size Guide — Men's Jeans
Airline site · Last checked: 2026-06-30
https://help.levi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025097092-Levi-s-Product-Size-Guide