EU to US Women's Top Size Conversion
| EU | US |
|---|---|
| 34 | XS |
| 36 | S |
| 38-40 | M |
| 42-44 | L |
| 46-48 | XL |
| 50 | XXL |
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.
Reversed, a EU 40 top converts to a US size 10-12 on the standard chart, landing on the 'M' band rather than one exact US number — European brands' tops charts tend to give a wider size band per letter than US charts do.
That banding is the main reason a shopper going EU to US should check the actual bust and waist measurements printed on the European brand's own chart rather than relying on the letter-size match alone, especially for a fitted rather than relaxed top.
Frequently asked questions
Why does a EU 40 top match a US range instead of one size?
European letter sizing (M, L, etc.) groups a broader numeric span than the more granular US number scale, so the honest conversion is a range, not a single US size — check the brand's measurements for a closer match.