Jeans Size Guide

Find your perfect jeans fit with our comprehensive sizing guide for women's and men's denim.

How to Measure for Jeans

  • Waist: Measure around your natural waistline where you prefer to wear your jeans (low-rise, mid-rise, or high-rise)
  • Hips: Measure around the fullest part of your hips and bottom
  • Inside Leg (Inseam): Measure from the top of your inner thigh down to your ankle
  • Rise: Measure from the crotch seam to the top of the waistband

Women's Jeans Sizes

UK Size EU Size US Size Waist (inches) Waist (cm) Hips (inches) Hips (cm) Inside Leg Short Inside Leg Regular Inside Leg Long
6 34 2 24-25" 61-64cm 34-35" 86-89cm 28" (71cm) 30" (76cm) 32" (81cm)
8 36 4 26-27" 66-69cm 36-37" 91-94cm 28" (71cm) 30" (76cm) 32" (81cm)
10 38 6 28-29" 71-74cm 38-39" 97-99cm 28" (71cm) 30" (76cm) 32" (81cm)
12 40 8 30-31" 76-79cm 40-41" 102-104cm 28" (71cm) 30" (76cm) 32" (81cm)
14 42 10 32-33" 81-84cm 42-43" 107-109cm 28" (71cm) 30" (76cm) 32" (81cm)
16 44 12 34-35" 86-89cm 44-45" 112-114cm 28" (71cm) 30" (76cm) 32" (81cm)
18 46 14 36-37" 91-94cm 46-47" 117-119cm 28" (71cm) 30" (76cm) 32" (81cm)
20 48 16 38-39" 97-99cm 48-49" 122-124cm 28" (71cm) 30" (76cm) 32" (81cm)

Women's Jeans - Waist/Length Format (W/L)

Many designer jeans use waist and length measurements in inches:

UK Size Waist (W) Short (L) Regular (L) Long (L)
6 W25 L28 L30 L32
8 W26-27 L28 L30 L32
10 W28-29 L28 L30 L32
12 W30-31 L28 L30 L32
14 W32-33 L28 L30 L32
16 W34 L28 L30 L32

Men's Jeans Sizes

UK Size Waist (inches) Waist (cm) Inside Leg Short Inside Leg Regular Inside Leg Long
28 28" 71cm 30" (76cm) 32" (81cm) 34" (86cm)
30 30" 76cm 30" (76cm) 32" (81cm) 34" (86cm)
32 32" 81cm 30" (76cm) 32" (81cm) 34" (86cm)
34 34" 86cm 30" (76cm) 32" (81cm) 34" (86cm)
36 36" 91cm 30" (76cm) 32" (81cm) 34" (86cm)
38 38" 97cm 30" (76cm) 32" (81cm) 34" (86cm)
40 40" 102cm 30" (76cm) 32" (81cm) 34" (86cm)
42 42" 107cm 30" (76cm) 32" (81cm) 34" (86cm)

Men's Jeans - Waist/Length Format (W/L)

Example sizing: W32/L32 means 32" waist, 32" inside leg

Waist Size Common Lengths Available
W28 L30, L32, L34
W30 L30, L32, L34
W32 L30, L32, L34, L36
W34 L30, L32, L34, L36
W36 L30, L32, L34, L36
W38 L30, L32, L34
W40 L30, L32, L34

Rise Guide

Rise Type Measurement Description
Low Rise 7-8" (18-20cm) Sits below the natural waist, on the hips
Mid Rise 9-10" (23-25cm) Sits at or just below the natural waist
High Rise 11-12" (28-30cm) Sits at or above the natural waist
Super High Rise 13"+ (33cm+) Sits well above the natural waist

Leg Length Guide

Length Women's Inseam Men's Inseam Best For Height
Short 28" (71cm) 30" (76cm) Under 5'4" / Under 5'8"
Regular 30" (76cm) 32" (81cm) 5'4"-5'7" / 5'8"-6'0"
Long 32" (81cm) 34" (86cm) 5'8"+ / 6'0"+
Extra Long 34" (86cm) 36" (91cm) 5'10"+ / 6'2"+

Fitting Tips:

  • Jeans should fit comfortably at the waist without needing a belt to hold them up
  • For stretch denim, you can size down as the fabric will give slightly with wear
  • For rigid/non-stretch denim, choose your true size as they won't stretch much
  • The rise affects where jeans sit - choose based on your comfort and body shape preference
  • Leg length can be altered by a tailor if you find the perfect waist fit but wrong length
  • Different cuts (skinny, straight, bootcut, wide leg) may fit differently in the same size
  • Raw denim will shrink slightly after the first wash - consider sizing up or buying pre-washed
  • Try jeans on and move around - sit, squat, walk - to ensure comfortable fit

Style Guide:

  • Skinny: Fitted through hip, thigh, and leg with a narrow ankle opening
  • Slim: Fitted through hip and thigh with a slightly tapered leg
  • Straight: Consistent width from hip to ankle
  • Bootcut: Fitted through hip and thigh, slightly flared from knee to ankle
  • Flare: Fitted through hip and thigh, significantly flared from knee to ankle
  • Wide Leg: Relaxed fit through hip and thigh with a wide leg opening
  • Boyfriend: Relaxed, slouchy fit throughout