EU to US Skirt Size Conversion
| EU | US |
|---|---|
| 32 | 0 |
| 34 | 2 |
| 36 | 4 |
| 38 | 6 |
| 40 | 8 |
| 42 | 10 |
| 44 | 12 |
| 46 | 14 |
| 48 | 16 |
Sizing conventions vary by brand and by cut — this table shows the standard published conversion. Always check the garment's own size chart when one is available. See how these tables are compiled.
A EU 44 skirt lines up with a US 14 on the standard chart, giving an inch-sized reference point for a European skirt brand's metric-only listing.
As with the other skirt conversions on this site, waistband construction (elastic, darted, wrap-tie) handles any small mismatch at the waist differently, so the hip conversion shown here matters more for fit than the waist number alone.
As with the other skirt conversions here, checking the brand hip measurement in centimetres directly, rather than relying on the size-number conversion alone, is the more reliable step for a fitted style.
Frequently asked questions
Does waistband style change how much this conversion matters?
Yes — an elastic or wrap-tie waistband forgives a size mismatch at the waist far more than a fitted, darted waistband does, even when the hip conversion itself is accurate.