European size 46 to Russian what. How to correctly take measurements to determine shoe size. Size charts of different countries and regions

The main measurements that need to be taken to determine the size of women's clothing are bust volume (BC), hip volume (HC) and waist volume (WA). This applies to taking body measurements to determine size in any country. But the combination of these resulting measurements gives a certain size, which has different designations on different continents and in different countries.

In accordance with Russian GOSTs, the sizes of women's clothing are defined as half the size of the chest volume. For example, if the chest volume is 92 cm, then this is clothing size 46 (92:2 = 46). At the same time, with a standard figure and a chest volume of 92 cm, the hip volume is 92-96 cm. Therefore, even when choosing the size of trousers, which is determined based on the volume of the hips, you need to know the volume of the chest. A table of correspondence between body shape parameters and clothing sizes can be found in the table:

Table of standards for body shape parameters and clothing sizes

Clothes size in Russia
Clothes size in America
Clothing sizes in Europe
Clothing size in England
Neck circumference (cm)
Shoulder Width(cm)
Chest (cm)
Waist(cm)
Hip circumference (cm)
Arm length(cm)
Leg length from waist

Domestic clothing standards are now more or less clear to us. Now we invite you to dive deeper into the topic and find out which American clothing sizes and European clothing sizes correspond to ours. After all, there is probably not a single girl or woman who wears clothes exclusively from domestic manufacturers.

It is quite easy to determine your size for clothes that are made according to German standards. To do this, you just need to subtract 6 from the Russian size (and we remember that it is half the chest volume). For example, if the chest volume is 96 cm, then this is 48 Russian size (96:2 = 48) and 42 European clothing size (48 -6=42). The same standards of clothing for women are used in France and Italy.

The English sizing system for women's clothing is completely different. Of course, measurements are also taken and the ratio of chest, hips and waist volume in one size will be the same, regardless of whether the clothes are produced by a Russian or an English company. We are talking specifically about the designation of sizes. Women's sizes in England are between the designations 4 and 20. Size 4 corresponds to Russian size 42 and European size 36. And the 20th English size is 58 Russian and 52 European.

American clothing sizes usually have a letter designation. There are the following American sizes of women's clothing: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 2XL and 3XL. The letter S is the first letter in the word SMALL (small), M - MIDDLE (medium), L - LARGE (large). Size XXS corresponds to Russian size 42 (European 36), XS - size 44 (European 38) and so on up to 3XL, which corresponds to Russian size 58 (European 52).

Let's move on to such an indispensable part of a woman's image as shoes. As one famous Italian actress said: “A woman’s success is in a tight bra and loose shoes.” If the first one, from a medical point of view, can be argued, then everyone will agree that a woman should feel comfortable in shoes. In order to accurately determine your shoe size, you need to act in this way. Stand with your foot on a piece of paper, transfer your body weight to this leg and circle your foot. Then you need to measure the distance between the most prominent point of the big toe and the heel. The same thing needs to be done with the second foot. Sometimes one foot is larger than the other, usually the right one.

Knowing the resulting distance in centimeters, you can easily determine your shoe size. For example, if the length of the foot is 25 cm, then this corresponds to Russian shoe size 38. Women's shoes are usually produced from size 34 (foot length 21.5 cm) to size 42 (foot length 28 cm). The most common sizes are from 36 to 40. Some sizes in Russia are produced by some companies with halves (for example, 39.5). You can view the size chart for women's shoes, for example, here.

In Europe and the USA, sizes are designated differently. In the USA, the Russian size 34 of women's shoes corresponds to size 5, and size 42 corresponds to 11.5. In the US and Europe all sizes are half sizes, for example 5; 5.5; 6; 6.5, etc. Women's shoe sizes in the UK differ from American ones by exactly 2. That is, to determine the English size you need to subtract the number 2 from the American one. So, the smallest size will be 3 (Russian 34), and the largest will be 9.5 ( Russian 42nd).

European sizes are a little more complicated when it comes to women's shoes. For example, Russian size 34 corresponds to European size 35, Russian size 37 corresponds to European size 37.5, and Russian size 39.5 is called 39.5 in Europe. In order to accurately determine the European shoe size, you can use the table

Women's shoe size standards table

Centimeters	21.5	22	22.5	23	23.5	24	24.5	25	25.5	26	26.5	27	27.5	28	28.5
Russia	34	34.5	35	36	36.5	37	37.5	38	39	39.5	40	41	41.5	42	42.5
America	5	5.5	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10	10.5	11	11.5	12
Great Britain	3	3.5	4	4.5	5	5.5	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10
Europe	35	35.5	36	36.5	37	37.5	38	38.5	39	39.5	40-41	41	41-42	42	42-43

Table of standard sizes for men's shoes

Centimeters	25	25.5	26	26.5	27	27.5	28	28.5	29	29.5	30	31	32
Russia	39	39.5	40	40.5	41	41.5	42	42.5	43	43.5	44	45	46
America	7	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10	10.5	11	11.5	12	13	14
Great Britain	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10	10.5	11	11.5	12.5	13.5
Europe	40	40.5	41	41.5	42	42.5	43	43.5	44	44.5	45	46	47

In any case, all European sizes are “small” in relation to domestic ones.

Globalization has given us a huge selection of goods from all over the world. Clothing is no exception. However, when buying imported items, we are often at a loss when faced with non-native size standards. This article will help clear up any confusion about size charts.

What are the sizing systems?

Nowhere can you find an exact figure for the clothing sizing systems that exist in the world. We don't need this. When shopping, incl. and virtual, we encounter several of them:

• Russian;
• international;
• European;
• US/UK system.

Russian and European clothing systems are calculated in centimeters. However, 40 in Italy will not correspond to the same in Russia, since the standards by which the sizes are formed are different. American is measured in inches. Therefore, when purchasing clothes from the USA and England, keep in mind that the indicated size must be multiplied by 2.5 - this is exactly how many times an inch is longer than a centimeter.

The way of constructing the international sizing system is interesting - it is the only one where letter expressions are used instead of numbers.

How to take measurements correctly

So anyway, European size 40 is what kind of Russian? The first step to determining your size in various systems is to take your measurements correctly. The most important thing is to measure your height, chest and hips. You will need a helper and a measuring tape. You need to take measurements in underwear or thin, light clothing, relaxing your muscles and not pulling in your stomach.

• Height. Stand barefoot against the wall, straighten your shoulders - this is the optimal position for measuring. The length from the crown to the heels will be the desired number.
• The measuring tape should fit around the fullest points of the chest, the lower parts of the shoulder blades and the armpits. Make sure that the tape is positioned strictly horizontally.
• Waist. The narrowest part of the body. The tape does not tighten the body.
• Hip girth. The tape should run horizontally across the fullest part of the buttocks.

Once the measurements are ready, it’s as easy as shelling pears to find out your Russian clothing size. To do this, you need to divide the indicators by two. If it is 80, then your clothing size is 40.

For your convenience, this table of clothing sizes for women

Correspondence between US and Russian sizes

Knowing yours, you can easily figure out the American ones - to do this, use this system of equivalents.

Correspondence between international and Russian sizes

This is where Russian buyers experience the most difficulties, since there is no clear scheme for converting sizes according to our standards into international letter sizes. dresses 40, for example, will be equal to XS, the smallest.

To find out your exact size, use this table.

Correspondence between European and Russian sizes

To find out your European size, you just need to subtract 8 from the Russian one.

European size 40 - what is Russian? It turns out that 46-48.

However, if you want to buy the most luxurious lingerie - French - then you only need to subtract 4 from your size.

To make it more convenient to choose European clothes, taking into account your height and other parameters, check out the table below.

It is worth adding that Europe only recently came to a single standard for clothing sizes - in 2004. Before this, there was real confusion with sizes in the EU. For example, Italian trouser size 44 corresponded to English 12, Belgian 40, German 38 and Portuguese 46. None of the countries wanted to abandon their sizing system. The struggle for a single standard lasted about 3 years, during which thirty European countries little by little “gave in.” The last to adopt the general system were the Italians. Now it’s easy to answer the question: European size 40 - what is Russian?

Now European clothing is equipped with a label indicating the parameters in centimeters against the background of a visual image of the human body. The new standard is called EN 13402. It is based on a whole set of indicators: body measurements, anthropometric data from EU citizens, the international measurement system, as well as pre-existing standards. EN 13402 implies the indication of main and additional dimensions. The first and shapes the digital For women's clothing, for the most part, the main shaper is the chest girth - for suits, coats, jackets, dresses, knitwear, blouses, T-shirts, pajamas, swimsuits. But there are also exceptions. Waist circumference for trousers, skirts, underwear. For bras - the circumference under the bust. For tights - height. Therefore, the question of whether size 40 is European is what is Russian, depends on the nuances.

By the way, recently there was a proposal to develop a new unified standard for clothing sizes in the form of pictograms - a 5-digit code of numbers and letters, in which the first three digits will be allocated for the main size, and the last two letters for the two additional ones.

The main difficulty of buying clothes on the Internet is the discrepancy between the sizes of manufacturers in different countries. Most often, clothes are purchased in Europe, and therefore, first of all, you need to know how to correctly convert European sizes to Russian or international standards.

For example, European size 50 corresponds to Russian 56 and international XXL, but this only applies to clothing for women. Men's sizes in Europe fully correspond to Russian ones.

European clothing sizes and their analogues

In order for you to be sure which Russian size corresponds to European 46, it is important to know two points. The first is your measurements: using them you can determine your size according to any grid. The second is whether the size chart of a particular manufacturer corresponds to the generally accepted one in the country.

Each size is based on measurements such as chest, waist, hips, height and sleeve or leg length. These parameters will help you determine the required size. For example, 38 European clothing size is equal to 44 Russian, and in the international table it is designated S.

How did the measurements taken help us? In fact, 44 is the chest circumference divided by 2. In order not to guess which European clothing size 42 or 44 to choose, you just need to use our table and the measurements taken. In it you will see that these European sizes correspond to 48 and 50 Russian, and according to the international system - M and L.

How to convert clothing size 48 European to any other?

To correctly determine your size, you will need the help of a table with indicators such as chest, hips and height. For example, clothing size 48 European is designed for a person with a height of 176-182 centimeters, a chest circumference of 108 cm and a hip circumference of 116 cm. In the same way, you can determine European clothing sizes 40 and 46. Using our table, you can convert your Russian size to European or international in order to purchase the item you like in an online store, for example, on.

Women's sizes

Height 168 cm	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
Bust	80	84	88	92	96	100	104	110	116	122	128
Waist circumference	62	66	70	74	78	82	86	92	98	104	110
Hip girth	86	90	94	98	102	106	110	116	122	128	134
Hips height	19,5	20	20	20,5	20,5	21	21,5	21,5	22	22,5	23
Shoulder width	12	12,2	12,4	12,6	12,8	13	13,2	13,4	13,6	13,8	14
Neck circumference	35	35,5	36,5	37	38	38,5	39	40	41	42	43
Arm length to wrist	58,5	59	59	59,5	59,5	60	60,5	61	61,5	61,5	62
Wrist circumference	15	15,5	15,5	16	16,5	16,5	17	17,5	18	18,5	19

Men's sizes

Height 176 cm	44	46	48	50	52	54
Bust	88	92	96	100	104	108
Waist circumference	76	80	84	88	92	96
Hip girth	95	97,5	100	102,5	105	108,5
Neck circumference	39,5	40	40,5	41	41,5	42,5

Women love shopping, it improves their mood and allows them to replenish their wardrobe with new and fashionable clothes. Before you buy a dress, skirt, trousers or blouse, you need to try them on. It’s easier to do this by visiting stores and boutiques. But today women often buy things from online stores, so they need to know exactly their size.

Women are especially alarmed by European and American sizes, which differ significantly from Russian ones. It is necessary to understand the markings on clothing labels - digital and letter characteristics.

We have prepared the following reviews:

How to calculate your clothing size correctly

To do this, you need to have an ordinary measuring tape on hand. You need to know your height, and also take three measurements - chest, waist and hips. When all the numbers are known, divide the first and last values ​​by 2. For example, your bust circumference is 88 cm, then choose blouses, T-shirts, dresses, shirts of size 44 for yourself. If the hip circumference as a result of measurements is 92 cm, then look for clothes marked “46” - trousers, leggings, shorts, skirts.

Waist circumference, cm	Hip circumference, cm	Chest circumference, cm	Russian	International	Europe	USA
60	83	75–84	40	XS	34	0
66	87	85–90	42	S	36	2
70	92	88–92	44	S/M	36–38	4
76	96	91–95	46	M	38	6
82	100	94–98	48	M/L	38–40	8
88	104	96–100	50	L	40	10
94	108	98–103	52	L/XL	40–42	12
100	112	101–105	54	XL	42	14
104	116	106–110	56	XXL	42–44	16

Choose your clothing size carefully

If you buy something that fits you, you will wear it for a long time. The product will suit your figure, you will feel comfortable and comfortable in it.

There are comparison tables for different types of women's clothing. It is sewn according to standard measurements - jackets, jackets, coats, jackets, sweaters. Dresses, trousers, skirts, jeans also correspond to basic sizes. Choose carefully - and they have their own parameters.

Sales consultants from online stores will help customers choose products. They will select the clothing size according to your body measurements. Happy shopping, lovely girls and women!

It is no secret that the quality and design of European shoes always captivates not only our compatriots, but also people living throughout the post-Soviet space. Historically, the light industry in our mighty country received a very meager inheritance from its ancestor, the USSR, in the form of the production of slippers, galoshes, slates and felt boots. But what about shoes, ballet flats, sandals, sneakers, shoes and boots? Today the situation has changed dramatically for the better. Shoe boutiques and shopping centers are replete with a variety of products from foreign and domestic shoe brands. Of course, among lovers of exclusive shoes, Italian designers hold the lead - Martegani, Santoni, Gravati, Testoni, Frtioli and other European manufacturers. Russian “hipsters” are also partial to well-proven English, German, Danish, and Spanish manufacturers. When it comes to sports shoes, the Americans have no equal, but the Germans and British also compete quite successfully with them.

In general, shoes for every taste and budget. There is a huge selection in store windows, but sometimes the problem is the price. European shoes, which cost about $100 in their homeland, in our country can easily exceed the mark of 500 “American presidents.” But sometimes another problem arises - fakes, no one is safe from them. Although our smart and enterprising fellow citizens found a way out of the situation and began to order shoes “directly”, thanks to online shopping. But, as with any distance purchase, there are certain risks: the wrong shade, the wrong material, and most importantly, a “failure” with the size. It is not surprising that due to the current situation, a single table of European shoe sizes was compiled for buyers from Russia and the CIS countries, available on our website (and, often, on the website of European shoe manufacturers).

European shoe sizes: how to determine yours?

To buy a pair of shoes online and not make a mistake with the size, many manufacturers provide the necessary information in the Help section. Be sure to check on the manufacturer’s website to see if they use their own special corporate sizing chart! If the manufacturer’s size chart corresponds to standard European sizes, then the table of correspondence between European and Russian shoe sizes looks like this:

foot length in centimeters along the insole, your Russian size, the corresponding European size.

English manufacturers have their own measurement scale, so on British websites, as a rule, such tables of European shoe sizes are presented.

European sizes of men's shoes(sandals, shoes, low shoes, shoes, boots)

Centimeters	22.5	23	23.5	24	24.5	25	25.5	26	26.5	27	27.5	28	28.5	29
Russia	35	36	36.5	37	37.5	38	39	40	41	42	43	44	45	46
Europe	36	37	37.5	38	38.5	39	40	41	42	43	44	45	46	47

European sizes of women's shoes(shoes, sandals, boots)

Centimeters	22	22.5	23	23.5	24	24.5	25	25.5	26	26.5	27	27.5	28	29.5
Russia	34	34.5	35	36	36.5	37	37.5	38	39	40	41	42	43	44
Europe	35	35.5	36	37	37.5	38	38.5	39	40	41	42	43	44	45

European sizes of children's shoes(for schoolchildren, boys, girls)

Centimeters	19	19.5	20	20.5	21	21.5	22	22.5	23	23.5	24	24.5
Russia	32	33	33.5	34	34.5	35	36	36.5	37	37.5	38	39
Europe	33	34	34.5	35	35.5	36	37	37.5	38	38.5	39	40

Thanks to this size chart, each customer can easily choose the right shoe size. To do this, you just need to measure your foot along the insole, mark the extreme points of the foot and compare the data with the table. It should be remembered that not every table will help you correctly convert European shoe sizes to Russian. Some European brands have an individual sizing chart, it is provided on the manufacturer’s website. By the way, many not particularly qualified intermediaries disseminate information that European and Russian shoe sizes are identical. This is absolutely false! In most cases, EU shoe sizes differ from ours by an average size. Carefully study the information provided, especially on forums with reviews about this or that European brand, and then you will definitely become the owner of high-quality European shoes of the right size.