Author: Flo Serine Smith | Last updated: 2024/03/26 | Sources
We analyzed hundreds of clothing items from various brands, conducting thorough research to produce detailed size charts. Learn about our methodology and laboratory.
This guide helps you find your jeans size, unraveling the complexities tied to both women’s and men’s jeans sizes.
We analyzed hundreds of clothing items from various brands, conducting thorough research to produce detailed size charts. Learn about our methodology and laboratory.
Cracking the code for jeans sizes
Please note: There are no less than three different sizing systems for jeans in the US:
- The most common method of sizing combines waist width (W) and leg length (L), expressed in inches and in that order, e.g., 32×30. W = waist width = waist circumference; L = leg length = length of inner leg/inseam.
- International sizing, also known as Alpha or letter sizing, which usually runs from XS (extra small) to XL (extra large).
- For women only: US standard sizing or misses sizing, is rendered as one single number, such as that perfect size 6.
- Women’s Jeans Sizes
- Kids’ Jeans Sizes
Jeans Size Charts for Men
In this conversion chart, you will find a broad spectrum of jeans sizes for men. The average size worn by most men in the US is a 36×32.
Jean Size Men (W) | International Size | Waist (Inches) | Hip/Seat (Inches) |
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28 | XS | 28-29" | 35-36" |
29 | S | 29-30" | 36-37" |
30 | S | 30-31" | 37-38" |
31 | M | 31-32" | 38-39" |
32 | M | 32-33" | 39-40" |
33 | M/L | 33-34" | 40-41" |
34 | L | 34-35" | 41-42" |
35 | L | 35-36" | 42-43" |
36 | XL | 36-37" | 43-44" |
38 | XL | 38-39" | 45-46" |
40 | XXL | 40-41" | 47-48" |
42 | XXL | 42-43" | 49-50" |
44 | XXXL | 44-45" | 51-52" |
46 | XXXL | 46-47" | 53-54" |
48 | XXXL | 48-49" | 55-56" |
50 | 4XL | 50-51" | 57-59" |
52 | 4XL | 52-53" | 59-61" |
54 | 5XL | 54-55" | 61-62" |
56 | 5XL | 56-57" | 63-64" |
Men’s Jeans Size Length (Inseam)
This chart is about finding your right jeans’ length according to your body height. What length of jeans should a 6-foot tall man wear? The answer is: jeans’ length should be 34” inseam length.
Body height in feet and inches | Jeans Length (L) in Inches (Inseam) | SML-Size (Length Inseam) |
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5'2''- 5'5'' | 28 | XS |
5'6'' - 5'7'' | 30 | S |
5'8'' - 6'0'' | 32 | M |
6'0'' - 6'4'' | 34 | L |
6'5'' - 6'6'' | 36 | XL |
6'7'' - 6'8'' | 38 | 2XL |
Convert to ▶️ International Sizes (EU, UK, cm) or ▶️ Men to Women’s Sizes. Get ▶️ W/L explained. Find our detailed how to measure inseam and how to measure waist size here.
Jean Size Chart for Women
This chart boasts a gamut of jeans sizes for women. Measure your size, then check which jeans size corresponds to your measurements. The average woman wears a jeans size of 34×30.
Jean Size Women (W) | US Misses Size | International Size | Waist (Inches) | Hip (Inches) |
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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 Length (Inseam)
What size jeans should I wear for my height? Find out the perfect length for your jeans with this jeans’ length guide by height.
Body height in feet and inches | Jeans Length (L) in Inches (Inseam) | SML-Size |
---|---|---|
up to 5'3'' | 28'' | XS |
5'4'' - 5'5'' | 30'' | S |
5'6'' - 5'7'' | 32'' | M |
5'8'' - 5'10'' | 34'' | L |
5'11'' and taller | 36'' | XL |
Convert to ▶️ International Sizes (EU, UK, cm) or ▶️ Men to Women’s Sizes. Get ▶️ W/L explained. Find our detailed how to measure inseam and how to measure waist size here.
Kids’ Jean Size Chart
Kids Jeans Size | International Size | Age (years) | Waist (Inches) | Leg lenght (Inches) |
---|---|---|---|---|
6 | S | 5 to 6 | 23'' | 19 - 20'' |
7 | M | 6 to 7 | 24'' | 21 - 23'' |
8 | M | 7 to 8 | 24.5'' | 23 - 24'' |
10 | L | 8 to 9 | 25.5'' | 24 - 26'' |
12 | XL | 9 to 10 | 26'' | 26 - 28'' |
14 | XL | 10 to 11 | 27-28'' | 28 - 30'' |
16 | XXL | 11 to 12 | 29-30'' | 30 - 31'' |
18 | XXXL | 12 to 13 | 30-31'' | 31 - 32'' |
What does the abbreviation W/L for jeans mean?
Regarding the W/L size, W stands for waist width (W = width) and L stands for leg length (L = length). Each pants size that is labeled in inches includes these two figures, and in that order. For example, if you wear a jeans size 36/32, the number 36 means that you have a waist width of 36 inches. The number 32 then corresponds to a leg length of 32 inches.
Jeans Cuts and Fits and what they mean for your size
- Fit:
- Skinny: Fits extremely close, “painted on”.
- Slim: Tight but not as narrow as skinny.
- Regular: Traditional, leaves 2″-3″ slack, also “classic” or “original fit”.
- Relaxed: Baggiest width, also “loose fit” or “boyfriend jeans”.
- Cut:
- Tapered: Gradually tightens from knee to ankle.
- Straight: Equal knee and leg opening size.
- Bootcut: Larger leg opening than knee.
- Capri: Tighter than tapered, three-quarter-length.
- Flares: Widens into bell shape.
Find women’s jeans cuts here.
How to Measure Jeans Size
Here’s how you can easily measure your own jeans size at home. Either of these two simple and reliable methods will yield your accurate jeans size, that is, waist width and leg length:
- Measure body: With a level measuring tape, measure your waist for regular pants, or widest part of lower body for low-rise pants. Measure inner leg length from crotch to ankle or desired length. Adjust if you wear heels or want jeans to reach shoes/ankle.
- Measure jeans: Pick well-fitting jeans, lay flat, and measure waistband in inches, then double it. Measure inner seam from crotch to bottom corner of pant leg. The jeans size is the combination of these two measurements (waist/length).
FAQ
How can I measure my jeans size at home?
To find your jeans size, measure your waistline where you usually wear a belt and note the circumference in inches. This is your waist size (W). Then measure your inner leg length from crotch to ankle or desired jeans end. This is your length (L). Alternatively, take a pair of well-fitting jeans, lay them flat, measure across the top of the waist (double this for your waist size), and measure from crotch to leg end for the length. More info.
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What is the difference between jeans and pants sizes?
Try our easy guide on how to measure your jeans size and convert those measurements into the US, UK, Euro and international jeans sizes here, and a chart for pants sizes here. Use our jeans size chart to convert any standard pant size into a jeans size, for both men and women.
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How do I find my size in jeans?
Jeans sizes are based on two measurements: waist circumference, or waist width (W) and length of the leg (L). The waist/length ratio is given in inches (in). For example: a waist size of 32 inches and leg length of 30 inches is a jeans size 32×30. Some brands also use alpha (as in “alphabetical”) sizing such as XS, S, M, L, XL, or US standard pants sizes, referred to in this conversion chart.
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- 1 Cracking the code for jeans sizes
- 2 Jeans Size Charts for Men
- 3 Men’s Jeans Size Length (Inseam)
- 4 Jean Size Chart for Women
- 5 Women’s Jeans Size Length (Inseam)
- 6 Kids’ Jean Size Chart
- 7 What does the abbreviation W/L for jeans mean?
- 8 Jeans Cuts and Fits and what they mean for your size
- 9 How to Measure Jeans Size
- 10 FAQ