What does a size 29 in jeans mean

The jeans size calculator is a simple tool to assess your measurements in American, European, British, and Italian size charts all in the blink of an eye! 👖

We know that finding your jeans size might be confusing - so, in the article below, we won't just tell you how to find your jeans size, we will also explain how do jeans sizes work and what are the main differences in jean types.

How to use the jeans size calculator?

The what is my jean size calculator will deliver your results once you complete 4 simple steps:

1. Input your sex

Check the section below for specific male & female size charts.

1. Decide whether you'd like to measure yourself, or a pair of jeans

• I'm measuring myself - you need to find your waist length. In order to do that, you need to find the circumference of your belly, measured at the level of your belly button.

• I'm measuring a pair of jeans - lay your jeans flat on a surface and measure their width from left to right, at the level of the waist button, over the zipper.

💡 When you find the perfect fit, double the jeans' width to get your waist length.

1. Enter the measured width or waist.

2. Measure and enter the length of your jeans/legs

What is my length in jeans?

• I'm measuring myself - The jeans length should be measured from your groin to the point above your ankles, (or another desired length - 3/4 of the leg, foot sole, just above the knee - depending on the type of trousers) on the inner part of your thigh/calf.

• I'm measuring a pair of jeans - measure the jeans' inner length, following the inner seam, to the bottom of the jean leg.

🎉 Your results are here! 🎉

We included sizes from:

• The United States of America;
• European Union;
• The United Kingdom;
• Italy;
• Japan (female sizes); and
• Russia (female sizes).

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What is my jeans size? - jeans size charts

Jeans sizes in the US are based on the waist/length ratio, given in inches (in).

For example, a male with the jeans waist size of 28 in and leg length of 30 in will have a jeans size of 28/30. We can also use the standard S/M/L sizes, or the simple numerical value (30-50 for men, 0-30 for women).

💡 Our jeans size calculator accepts values in both metric and imperial.

❗ Remember, less typical jeans shapes and lesser known brands may require different measurements and may not follow the charts presented below.

Waist (inches/cm)UKUSAItalyFranceJapan24 / 6160383453½25 / 636/100/226 / 6682/44036727 / 698/10428 / 71104/64238929 / 7410/12630 / 7612844401131 / 7912/141032 / 811410/1246421333 / 8414/161434 / 861614/1648441536 / 91181638 / 912016/1840 / 1012218

Understanding jeans sizes

There is no universal sizing system. Therefore a lot of manufacturers’ fit guides can be a little on the generous side, so that we can “fit” into a pair one size smaller than our actual size. The psychological effect is obvious. Who wouldn’t swear that these are the best fitting jeans they have ever owned for their size 10 body, even though they are really size 12!

Retailers and manufacturers alike have their own reasons for not wanting a “uniform sizing code”, if such a thing were even possible. And that is to perpetuate the mystique of the perfect fit. They believe that a brand’s “sizing” is an integral part of its identity. It distinguishes one designer from the other in the eyes of the consumer. A Gap jeans fit is very different from a Rock & Republic. They each shoot for a segment of the market that will, when they find them, swear that they are the best jeans ever.

That is the way it should be – just think of how difficult it would be for one brand to satisfy all shapes and sizes, and how dull. That is also why, when we find a brand whose cut, fit and sizing fits us perfectly, we become loyal advocates for his label. The whole sizing mess is unavoidable, because it creates customer loyalty.

My advice is, if they fit, great, it doesn’t matter what the tag says. (I do, however, love the labels!)

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