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Size Guide
Size Guide
Finding the right size online isn't always straightforward, particularly when different brands use different sizing systems. We've put together these general size conversion charts as a helpful guide.
Please remember that sizing and fit can vary between brands and styles. Where a brand-specific size guide is available, this should take priority. If you're unsure about a size or fit, please get in touch with our team — we're always happy to help.
Call us on 01728 452229 during our opening hours or email info@ocbutcher.co.uk.
Womenswear
|
UK |
EU |
US |
International |
|
6 |
34 |
2 |
XS |
|
8 |
36 |
4 |
XS |
|
10 |
38 |
6 |
S |
|
12 |
40 |
8 |
M |
|
14 |
42 |
10 |
L |
|
16 |
44 |
12 |
XL |
|
18 |
46 |
14 |
XXL |
Women's measurements
These measurements are intended as a general guide. For the most accurate fit, please refer to the individual product information where available.
|
UK Size |
Bust |
Waist |
Hips |
|
6 |
81 cm / 32" |
63.5 cm / 25" |
86 cm / 34" |
|
8 |
84 cm / 33" |
66 cm / 26" |
89 cm / 35" |
|
10 |
89 cm / 35" |
71 cm / 28" |
94 cm / 37" |
|
12 |
94 cm / 37" |
76 cm / 30" |
99 cm / 39" |
|
14 |
99 cm / 39" |
81 cm / 32" |
104 cm / 41" |
|
16 |
104 cm / 41" |
86 cm / 34" |
109 cm / 43" |
|
18 |
109 cm / 43" |
91.5 cm / 36" |
114 cm / 45" |
Menswear
Clothing
Men's clothing is generally sized using UK chest measurements, although some brands use S, M, L and XL sizing.
|
UK Chest |
EU |
US |
International |
|
36" |
46 |
36 |
S |
|
38" |
48 |
38 |
M |
|
40" |
50 |
40 |
M/L |
|
42" |
52 |
42 |
L |
|
44" |
54 |
44 |
XL |
|
46" |
56 |
46 |
XXL |
|
48" |
58 |
48 |
XXL |
|
50" |
60 |
50 |
XXXL |
Men's shirt sizing
Shirts are commonly sized by collar measurement.
|
UK Collar |
EU |
Approx. International |
|
14.5" |
37 |
S |
|
15" |
38 |
S |
|
15.5" |
39 |
M |
|
16" |
41 |
M |
|
16.5" |
42 |
L |
|
17" |
43 |
L |
|
17.5" |
44 |
XL |
|
18" |
46 |
XL |
Men's trousers
Trousers and jeans are generally sized by waist measurement in inches.
For example:
30" waist = UK 30
32" waist = UK 32
34" waist = UK 34
36" waist = UK 36
38" waist = UK 38
Leg lengths are usually given as:
- Short: approximately 29"
- Regular: approximately 31"
- Long: approximately 33"
These measurements can vary between brands and styles.
Women's Footwear
|
UK |
EU |
US |
|
3 |
36 |
5 |
|
4 |
37 |
6 |
|
5 |
38 |
7 |
|
6 |
39 |
8 |
|
7 |
40 |
9 |
|
8 |
41 |
10 |
|
9 |
42 |
11 |
Men's Footwear
|
UK |
EU |
US |
|
6 |
40 |
7 |
|
7 |
41 |
8 |
|
8 |
42 |
9 |
|
9 |
43 |
10 |
|
10 |
44 |
11 |
|
11 |
45 |
12 |
|
12 |
46 |
13 |
|
13 |
47 |
14 |
A note about footwear sizing
Footwear sizing can vary between brands, styles and individual shoe shapes. The conversions above are intended as a general guide rather than an exact measurement.
If you're unsure which size to choose, please contact our team. We're happy to advise based on our experience with the individual brand and style you're looking at.
Belts
Belts are usually sized according to the measurement from the buckle to the middle hole.
As a general guide:
|
Belt Size |
Approx. Waist |
|
70 cm |
28" |
|
75 cm |
30" |
|
80 cm |
32" |
|
85 cm |
34" |
|
90 cm |
36" |
|
95 cm |
38" |
|
100 cm |
40" |
|
105 cm |
42" |
|
110 cm |
44" |
Brand sizing can vary, so please check the individual product information where available.
|
Head circumference |
UK Hat Size |
Approx. International |
|
54 cm / 21¼" |
6¾ |
XS |
|
55 cm / 21⅝" |
6⅞ |
S |
|
56 cm / 22" |
7 |
S/M |
|
57 cm / 22½" |
7⅛ |
M |
|
58 cm / 22⅞" |
7¼ |
M/L |
|
59 cm / 23¼" |
7⅜ |
L |
|
60 cm / 23⅝" |
7½ |
L/XL |
|
61 cm / 24" |
7⅝ |
XL |
|
62 cm / 24½" |
7¾ |
XXL |
Need some advice?
We're an independent retailer, and our team knows the brands and products we sell. If you're unsure about sizing, fit or which size to choose, please give us a call.
We'd much rather help you find the right size before you order than have you go through the hassle of returning something.
01728 452229