Dress Size Calculator
Key takeaway: Find your perfect fit with our dress size calculator. Accurately figure out your dress size using detailed measurements. Try it today!. This free Dress Size Calculator is designed for anyone looking for quick answers to everyday questions — enter your values above to get instant results.
The dress size calculator tells you which dress size you should go for when shopping 🛍️🛒. If you want to answer the question "What dress size am I?", use this tool and never worry about finding the perfect fit again. You only need to know three body measurements: your bust, waist, and hip circumferences.
Are you getting confused with different clothing sizes? Don't worry - you will find a dress size chart with the most popular international sizes in the article below. Let's calculate your dress size 👗!
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How to calculate your dress size
Let's find out how to measure dress size... It's really easy! You just need to know three body measurements:
- Bust;
- Waist; and
- Hips.
The picture below shows you where exactly you should hold your measuring tape to get a valid measurement. You may ask another person to assist you to make things easier. Remember not to take measurements over your regular clothes, as your results will not be reliable.
Dress size chart
There is a large number of standard sizing systems around the world for various garments, including dresses. Have a look at the dress size chart below to compare the most popular clothing sizes across the globe. While it does answer the question "What dress size am I?" our dress size calculator can find it even quicker.
| Bust | Waist | Hips | US size | UK size | EU size | International | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 cm (29") | 58 cm (23") | 80 cm (31.5") | 00 | 2 | 30 | XXS | |
| 74-77 cm (29"-30") | 58-61 cm (23"-24") | 80-84 cm (31.5"-33") | 0 | 4 | 32 | XS | |
| 78-81 cm (31"-32") | 62-64 cm (24"-25") | 85-89 cm (33"-35") | 2 | 6 | 34 | XS | |
| 82-85 cm (32"-33.5") | 65-68 cm (25"-26.5") | 90-94 cm (35"-37") | 4 | 8 | 36 | S | |
| 86-89 cm (33.5"-35") | 69-72 cm (26.5"-28") | 95-97 cm (37"-38") | 6 | 10 | 38 | S | |
| 90-93 cm (35"-36.5") | 73-77 cm (28"-30") | 98-101 cm (38"-40") | 8 | 12 | 40 | M | |
| 94-97 cm (36.5"-38") | 78-81 cm (30"-32") | 102-104 cm (40"-41") | 10 | 14 | 42 | M | |
| 98-102 cm (38"-40") | 82-85 cm (32"-33.5") | 105-108 cm (41"-42.5") | 12 | 16 | 44 | L | |
| 103-107 cm (40"-42") | 86-90 cm (33.5"-35.5") | 109-112 cm (42.5"-44") | 14 | 18 | 46 | L | |
| 108-113 cm (42"-44.5") | 91-95 cm (35.5"-37.5") | 113-116 cm (44"-45.5") | 16 | 20 | 48 | XL | |
| 114-119 cm (44.5"-47") | 96-102 cm (37.5"-40") | 117-121 cm (45.5"-48") | 18 | 22 | 50 | XL | |
| 120-125 cm (47"-49") | 103-108 cm (40"-42.5") | 123-128 cm (48"-50") | 20 | 24 | 52 | XXL | |
| 126-131 cm (49"-51.5") | 109-114 cm (42.5"-45") | 129-134 cm (50"-53") | 22 | 26 | 54 | XXL |
⚠️ Disclaimer: the values shown in our dress size chart and used in the dress size calculator are popular standards, but some manufacturers may have their sizing standards.
❓ Interesting fact: Have you ever wondered what is the average dress size? According to an article published in 2016, the average size for American women is 16.
What dress size am I? A practical example using dress size calculator
Now that you know how to measure dress size, let's use a practical example to find out how the dress size calculator works.
- Let's see how to measure dress size for Ann. She made the following measurements of her body expressed in centimeters:
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Bust: 95 cm
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Waist: 80 cm
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Hips: 102 cm
Don't worry about different length units. Our calculator has a built-in length conversion to make everything easier.
- Once she inputs all necessary information into the dress size calculator, she finds out that:
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Ann wears size 10 in the USA.
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She should go for a dress size 14 in the UK.
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In Europe, Ann should choose size 42 when buying a dress.
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The international symbol for her dress size is M.
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Enjoy!
FAQs
- How do I figure out my dress size?
- You can figure out your dress size by following these steps: Measure your body accurately. Use a measuring tape to measure your chest, waist, and hips. Look up for a dress size chart. Though sizes are more or less standardized, each brand has its own unique size chart. Look up the size chart for the brand of dress you want to buy. Compare your body measurements to the size chart to determine which size is the closest match.
- What's a 38 EU dress size equivalent to in US sizing?
- It's equivalent to a US size 6. The measurements associated with this size are: Bust: 86-89 cm (33.5"-35"); Waist: 69-72 cm (26.5"-28"); and Hips: 95-97 cm (37"-38").
- Is a UK size 12 a small or a medium?
- It's a medium or M. Keep in mind that letter sizes encompass two numeric sizes, e.g., a medium runs for both 12 and 14 UK, or 90-97 cm (35"-38") for bust, 73-81 cm (28"-32") for waist and 98-104 cm (38"-41") for hips.
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