Men's jeans should fit perfectly without a belt (the belt is there to emphasize the waist, not to hold up jeans that are too big) and should show off your figure. There is therefore one size that fits you and one only — it's no coincidence that the American size range is so wide, generally from W28 to W36. It's better to know your size before shopping to save time. Sizes may vary slightly between brands but rarely by more than one size.
US Size
French Size
Flat measurement
Waist circumference
W28
37/38
38 cm
76 cm
W29
38/39
39 cm
78 cm
W30
39/40
40 cm
80 cm
W31
40/41
41 cm
82 cm
W32
41/42
42 cm
84 cm
W33
42/43
43 cm
86 cm
W34
43/44
44 cm
88 cm
W35
44/46
45 cm
92 cm
W36
46/48
48 cm
96 cm
W38
48/50
50 cm
100 cm
Two sizing systems exist:
The French system: 38, 40, etc. This system has the disadvantage of a narrower range and does not account for leg length.
The American system which accounts for both width and length: W=waist width and L=jean length
International size
FR
Jeans US
IT
XXS
38
27" - 28"
42
XS
40
29" - 30"
44
S
42
31" - 32"
46
M
44
33" - 34"
48
L
46
35" - 36"
50
XL
48
37" - 38"
52
XXL
50
39" - 40"
54
XXXL
52
41" - 42"
56
US Sizes
French Sizes
Flat measurements
Waist circumference
28
37/38
38 cm
76 cm
29
38/39
39 cm
78 cm
30
39/40
40 cm
80 cm
31
40/41
41 cm
82 cm
32
41/42
42 cm
84 cm
33
42/43
43 cm
86 cm
34
43/44
44 cm
88 cm
36
44/46
46 cm
92 cm
38
46/48
48 cm
96 cm
Jean and trouser length
US Length
Total length (cm)
Inseam length
L30
108 / 110
78 / 80
L32
112 / 114
82 / 84
L34
116 / 118
86 / 88
Brand equivalences
LEVIS Size
28
30
31
32
33
34
36
38
DOCKERS Size
30
32
33
34
36
38
REDSKINS Size
28
30
32
34
French Size
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
48
Jeans are a timeless staple. Everyone has at least one pair in their wardrobe. They can be worn for almost any occasion and easily repurposed for DIY or gardening. They can be customised and are loved by the whole family.
Quicksize is your reference guide for all clothing and shoe size conversions. Whether you are looking for equivalences for men, women or children, we help you find the perfect size for your online shopping internationally (US, UK, EU, IT, etc.).
