Chinese size guide. Asian sizes. What is the evil intent?

16.02.201827.05.2017

Everyone knows: if you want to buy a lot of interesting clothes at very low prices, welcome to Asian online stores! Russian women have long and successfully stormed sites like TaoBao, Aliexpress, Focalprice, etc.

However, almost every buyer was faced with the problem of size mismatch: the item in question turned out to be several times smaller.

The fact is that clothing size in Asia is a tricky system. To avoid getting into trouble, we recommend that you measure the length of your T-shirt (jacket, dress, trousers) in advance. everyday life and write down the data.

This way you will know in advance the length of the item you are ordering and will be able to understand whether it will suit you.

Making an order online: how not to make a mistake with Asian clothing sizes

On the website, each item is usually characterized by its main dimensions and length. Sometimes the table indicates inches - convert the size into them in advance (1 inch - 2.5 cm). And it’s better to choose a size larger if you’re not sure about the parameters.

Women's sizes

Size	XXS	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Bust	82	84	88	92	96	100	104
Waist circumference	62	64	68	72	77	82	87
Hip circumference	88	90	94	98	102	106	110

Men's sizes

Size	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Bust	88	92	96	100	104
Belt circumference	78	80	84	88	92
Hip circumference	94	96	100	104	108

Children's sizes

Size/Age	122/7	128-8	134/9	140/10	146/11	152/12	153/13
Bust	64	66	68	70	72	74	78
Belt circumference	60	61	62	63	64	65	66
Hip circumference	70	72	74	76	78	80	82

Choosing for yourself high quality and inexpensive clothes, we are increasingly paying attention to goods made in China.

If you want to purchase clothes online, or for some other reason you cannot try on the item you like, then the question arises: How do Chinese sizes correspond to ours?, or already familiar international sizes.

Chinese clothing size conversion tables

IN different countries sizes are indicated either by letter or number code. In this code encrypted main parameters human body. Chinese manufacturers use a letter system for designating clothing sizes, as is common in the international system. But China is different undersized clothes.

Therefore, the main thing is to know your basic parameters (height, chest girth, hip girth, etc., in accordance with tables 1 and 2). Table of women's clothing sizes(China) different from the table men's sizes.

Table 1. Chinese size of women's clothing

Designation size	Height	Bust	Waist circumference	Hip circumference	Arm length	Leg length
S	160-165	87	62	90	76	102
S-M	165-170	91	65	93	78	104
M	167-172	95	68	96	81	106
V-L	168-173	99	71	100	83	108
L	170-176	103	74	102	86	111
XL	174-177	107-113	77-82	104-107	88-90	11 1
XXL	180	115	85	110	93	1 11

Table 2. Chinese size for men's clothing

Designation size	Height	Bust	Waist circumference	Hip circumference	Arm length	Leg length
S-M	165	85	73	89	76	104
M-L	170	90	77	93	78	1 07
L	175	93	81	97	80	1 10
XL	180	97	85	101	84	1 13
XL-XXL	185	101	89	105	88	1 13
XXL	190	105	93	110	86	116

Correspondence of Chinese clothing sizes to Russian sizes

Table 3 shows correspondence Chinese sizes Russian and international sizes. But it must be said that there is no single standard for the ratio of Chinese clothing sizes to Russian (and international) sizes. Most often, Chinese clothing manufacturers use with your size tables. Therefore, in order not to be mistaken in the Chinese size you need to measure yourself.

Table 3. Correspondence of clothing sizes (Russia-China-international)

China	S	M	L	XL	XXL	XXXL
Russia	42	44	46	48	50	52
International	XS				XL	XXL

To make more accurate measurements you need to know a few simple rules.

Never use a stretched measuring tape.
The tape should not sag during measurements.
The person from whom measurements are taken must be dressed in tight-fitting clothing or underwear, posture must be straight, arms down, heels together, toes apart.
Height is measured without shoes; more accurate measurements will be obtained at the door frame.
Paired dimensional parameters are always determined on the right side.

The main external feature of the Chinese is their short stature. Therefore, when choosing Chinese clothes, first of all you need to pay attention to the length of the legs and sleeves, and only then to all other parameters.

There's another one interesting point- These are clothes without any size. In Europe, such clothes are called “free sizes” - clothes for people who are not thin and not fat, not short and not tall. This sizes S-M. Usually these are clothes made from inexpensive knitwear - T-shirts, jackets, blouses, dresses.

How to decipher hieroglyphs

It happens that Chinese manufacturers provide size charts for their products in the form hieroglyphs, while all body parameters are indicated in centimeters. For ease of use, we provide the following transcript: size chart in table 4.

Table 4. Clothing sizes (China)

One Asian Size

When purchasing women's underwear or tights produced in any of the Asian countries, you will inevitably encounter a single Asian size " one size" The peculiarity of Asian girls is their short stature and fragile physique. That's why One Asian size is XS, in rare cases S. So tights or leggings from Asian manufacturers are not for our long-legged beauties.

For those who have opted for goods from Asia, table 5 provides a breakdown of the common Asian sizes. All parameters are indicated in centimeters and inches (1 inch = 2.54 cm).

Table 5. Asian clothing sizes

It's important to remember that top clothing size(blouses, jackets) does not always correspond bottom size(skirt, trousers).

Therefore, it is possible that when purchasing a blouse and trousers of the same size, one of the items will turn out to be small.

To prevent this from happening, the tables provided above will help you, which indicate clothing sizes (China, Russia, Asia) in accordance with body parameters.

Clothes from China are becoming more and more popular every year competitive. Today, Chinese manufacturers pay special attention quality of products. To reduce the cost of manufactured goods, they use the latest developments in this direction. Therefore, today many domestic consumers choose clothes Made in China.

Perhaps you will find it useful.

Find out about the translation of Russian clothing sizes from the article.

Mr. Hacker

Be that as it may, the most popular places for online shopping are Chinese sites. TaoBao, Aliexpress, Ebay, Focalprice, etc. Every name sounds like music. Here good choice, many interesting offers, and, best of all, low prices. But almost every buyer, when ordering clothes for the first time, is faced with disappointment: the size indicated in the description turns out to be several times smaller than Russian ones. Today we have prepared a cheat sheet for you that will help you easily navigate the features of not only Asian, but also European sizes!

Any lot is always given a description of its length, girth and dimensions. Sometimes data is indicated in centimeters, sometimes in inches, and sometimes simply using symbols XS, S, M and L. If you avoid the mass market and have always preferred domestic manufacturers, then let’s first conduct an educational program on the compliance of Russian and American sizes, since in what follows we will resort to the designation of the latter.

What are the sizes?

So, Russian indicators are our data in centimeters divided by two. That is, if your chest circumference is 92, then you should choose clothes with a tag of 46 (92 divided by 2 = 46). American labels (and most European ones) use the letters S, M and L, with the addition of the prefix X (eXtra). eXtra Small (XS)- Small (S)- Medium (M)- Large (L)- eXtra Large (XL)- eXtra eXtra Large (XXL), etc. All letter designations have Russian equivalents. S - size 44, M - size 46, L - size 48 and further by analogy.

But we can also come across European clothing brands where numbers are used instead of letters (36, 38, 40, etc.), which can initially confuse us, and we start looking for the data we are familiar with, surprised that somehow the item fits not very well, or rather, it hangs openly. The whole point is that european sizes differ from Russian ones by six positions. That is, add +6 to the numbers indicated on the tag, and in the end you will get the necessary data. For example, euro 38 - Russian 44.

Russian size	US size	European size
40	XXS	34
42	XS	36
44	S	38
46	M	40
48	L	42
50	XL	44
52	XXL	46

And since I hope everything is clear with the introductory part, let’s begin to study the realities of the Asian market.

Asian realities

The first thing we strongly recommend is to arm yourself with a ruler and some item of clothing from your everyday life. Clearly measure the length of your T-shirt, dress or pants and write it down in a notebook. This way you will know in advance at what length the ordered sweater will end, and whether it will be able to warm your stomach or simply cover your chest.

If the product description has a clear table with dimensions, you can roughly imagine the final result. To be safe, convert your measurements to inches. 1 inch - approximately 2.5 cm. Please note that it is better to order a size larger, since hemming clothes is always easier than stretching them.

If there is no such table, and you are given only sizes S, M or L to choose from, it wouldn’t hurt to write to the seller and clarify which sizes are indicated, American or Chinese? Asian designations are 1-2 sizes smaller than the American ones we are used to!

It is important to remember the differences when buying shoes. IN in this case Foreign designations are used everywhere (5, 6, 7, etc.). Let me note right away that most often the biggest women's size there will be 39 shoes you like, so those with 40 and 41 have practically nothing to catch on Chinese sites, unfortunately. For men, the situation is more promising.

To make it easier to remember, you can write down your sizes in different number systems in the same notebook. Believe me, it will take a minute, but then you will be able to easily navigate the world of not only online, but also off-line shopping, especially abroad.

Also useful for girls (and their men) will be a table of ring sizes. After all, the selection of jewelry on Chinese websites is truly amazing, and finding an engagement ring there, for example, is a very good idea.

Pitfalls

Now let's talk a little about the pitfalls. Let's start with regular, or one size, which is especially common when purchasing underwear or hosiery products. One size - regular specifications asian girl. That is, it is always either XS, or, at best, S. In terms of tights, size 2 or 3 (that is, not for long-legged beauties). The only option for those who do not fit the Chinese idea of standardity is to look for products with an elastic band. For example, regular size leggings fit girls of sizes 46 and 48 without any problems. As you can see, not all is lost!

And finally, I’ll tell you about a catch that, alas, is almost impossible to predict. About careless sellers. This happens rarely, but it does happen. You may receive something different from what you ordered. Since your size, for example, ran out of stock, and the seller decided, without warning, to send you what was left - most often very small sizes. In this case, do not hesitate to open disputes and demand your money back!

Well, we, in turn, will always try to provide you with useful information and navigate the world of foreign online shopping. Happy shopping!

How to find out women's clothing size

Before buying clothes in an online store, it is advisable to take new measurements each time, since body shapes sometimes change completely imperceptibly. In addition, each store may have its own size table on Aliexpress with its own characteristics.

In most cases, four measurements are enough: chest, waist, hips. The chest circumference is measured at the most convex points. The hip circumference is measured in a similar way. Waist circumference is measured at the narrowest part of the body between the shoulders and pelvis. In some cases, additional measurements may be needed. For example, to determine your bra size, you need the girth under the bust.

When buying clothes in Asian sizes, you should take into account the features of the pattern. As a rule, with the same chest/hip circumference, the length of the sleeves/pants of clothes in Chinese sizes is several centimeters shorter.

If you are going to buy winter clothes, take measurements wearing a sweater and warm tights (socks, etc.). For other clothing, measurements are taken in underwear.

With these measurements you can determine clothing sizes on Aliexpress for women in most cases.

How to convert foreign sizes to Russian ones

Despite the fact that Aliexpress is an international store, sometimes there are no products on the product page Russian sizes. But don't be embarrassed. We have prepared several tables for you that will help you convert Chinese, British and other unfamiliar sizes into convenient and familiar Russian ones. However, it doesn’t hurt to check with the seller each time whether a particular item will fit your measurements. Now that you know and understand the clothing sizes table for women, China with its ocean of cheap goods is waiting for you with open arms.

In order to choose the correct clothing size, please read the following, it is very important!

Take two important steps:

1) Measure your basic parameters.

The main parameters that will be useful are: height, chest circumference, waist circumference, hip circumference, shoulder width and sleeve length.

Bust circumference - measure at level armpits along the most prominent points of the chest;

Waist circumference - measure at the narrowest part of the waist;

Hip circumference - measure at the most protruding points of the buttocks;

Shoulder width - measure the distance from one shoulder to the other;

Sleeve length - measure the distance from the joint of the shoulder with the arm to the wrist with the arm slightly bent at the elbow;

A picture that clearly shows how to measure the three most basic sizes (chest, waist, hips)

Use a meter for this, or know your measurements in advance!!!

Be careful, in the description of each product the dimensions are given in centimeters.

Even in those rare cases when there is information about the size (M, S. XL), the dimensions in centimeters are still decisive, and there is an explanation for this.

2) Compare the dimensional characteristics of the clothing (chest, hips, waist) and your parameters.

The description of each product indicates its characteristics - material, level of elasticity, presence of lining and additional accessories.

Pay special attention to elasticity! As long as there is elasticity, the garment will fit a wide range of sizes, which is fine. That is, it is not uncommon for a dress to have a chest size of 70-90 cm, or a waist size of 60-70 cm, this is normal.

The product description always indicates exact product parameters in centimeters . Compare your dimensions and product parameters (in centimeters).

Suitable - order with confidence!

Please also remember that an error of 2-3 centimeters is normal.

Approximate size compatibility table ( You shouldn’t rely heavily on her when choosing!):

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist(cm)	Hip circumference (cm)
S	80-86	58-64	86-92
M	86-92	64-70	92-100
L	92-96	70-76	100-104
XL	96-100	76-80	104-108
XXL	100-104	80-84	108-112
XXXL	104-108	84-88	112-116

The table is given mainly only for review, because even if you say that you have size XL, for example, we don’t know whether it’s the European, Russian, American or Asian version you mean, because previously in the store clothes could come across in the same size, but fit differently , with a difference in dimensions of several centimeters.

It is for this reason that the wise Chinese write sizes in centimeters to please everyone!

We are often asked, is this dress suitable for size S, or size L, or XL?

It is very difficult for us to answer this question, because we do not know what exact size you mean, taking into account everything stated above.

Just for reference, look at the table below, as you can see, if here for size XL the waist circumference is 84-89 centimeters, then in the table above it is 76-80 centimeters! Such a difference has developed historically, that is, a single, common standard sizes clothes does not exist in the world and manufacturers may have their own tables, are somewhat different from each other, so the numbers given here are approximate.

And so we repeat again, It is for this reason that the wise Chinese write sizes in centimeters, so that you can always try on and determine whether this dress is suitable in your particular case.

Sometimes, of course, the Chinese indicate sizes, here is an example, it is clearly visible that they also have their own size system :-)

For example, Chinese size:

Bust: 86 cm (in the first table 92-96)
Waist circumference: 68 cm (in the first table 70-76, in the second table 79-82)
Hip: 92 cm
Product length: 86 cm

As you can see, there is a complete inconsistency with the two tables above, and there is no point at all in indicating any letter sizes on the site (S, M, L, XL). They are indicated only for approximate orientation, everything else is available using exact numbers.

So, a tailor's meter and knowing your parameters in centimeters will help you!

Table of clothing sizes from Russian manufacturers