Jeans Size Chart & Sizing Calculator
Jeans sizes represent waist measurements differently than dress pants. For women, jeans sizes (e.g. 26, 27, 28) represent waist circumference in inches, whereas dress labels utilize even sizes (0, 2, 4). Use our interactive calculator and conversion charts to find the perfect fit.
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Women's Jeans Size Conversion Table
| Jean Waist Size | US Dress Equiv. | EU Size | UK Size | Waist (Inches) | Waist (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size 23 | Dress 00 | 30 | 2 | 23" | 58 cm |
| Size 24 | Dress 0 | 32 | 4 | 24" | 61 cm |
| Size 25 | Dress 2 | 34 | 6 | 25" | 63 cm |
| Size 26 | Dress 4 | 36 | 8 | 26" | 66 cm |
| Size 27 | Dress 6 | 38 | 10 | 27" | 69 cm |
| Size 28 | Dress 8 | 40 | 12 | 28" | 71 cm |
| Size 29 | Dress 10 | 42 | 14 | 29" | 74 cm |
| Size 30 | Dress 12 | 44 | 16 | 30" | 76 cm |
| Size 32 | Dress 14 | 46 | 18 | 32" | 81 cm |
| Size 34 | Dress 16 | 48 | 20 | 34" | 86 cm |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about sizing.
Women's jeans use a single number (like size 28) that refers to the waist measurement in inches. Unlike dress pants which use even numbers (0–20), jeans use the actual inch measurement for a more precise fit.
EU size 38 in women's jeans equals approximately a US size 27–28 waist (about a US dress size 6–8). The exact conversion can vary slightly by brand.
Size 28 (US dress size 8) is the most commonly sold women's jeans size in the United States. It fits a 28-inch waist and 37-inch hip measurement.
Rise is the distance from the crotch seam to the waistband. Low rise sits below the hip bones (7"–8"), mid rise sits at the natural waist (9"–10"), and high rise sits above the navel (10"+).