Shopping for clothing from Asian brands — whether from AliExpress, Korean fashion stores, or Chinese retailers — can be confusing when it comes to sizing. Asian clothing sizes run significantly smaller than UK, US, and EU sizes, and getting it wrong means returning items or being stuck with clothes that don’t fit.
This guide gives you everything you need: clear conversion charts for women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, plus practical tips to get the right size every time when shopping at KD Bazar.
Asian sizing standards — particularly Chinese, Korean, and Japanese sizing — are based on different body measurement averages than Western sizing systems. The result is that an Asian “L” often corresponds to a UK/US “S” or “M”. This isn’t a quality issue — it’s simply a different measurement baseline.
The key is always to measure yourself and compare against the product’s actual cm measurements, not just the size label.
| Asian Size | UK Size | US Size | EU Size | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hips (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS / 32 | 6 | 2 | 32 | 78–80 | 60–62 | 84–86 |
| S / 34 | 8 | 4 | 34 | 82–84 | 64–66 | 88–90 |
| M / 36 | 10 | 6 | 36 | 86–88 | 68–70 | 92–94 |
| L / 38 | 12 | 8 | 38 | 90–92 | 72–74 | 96–98 |
| XL / 40 | 14 | 10 | 40 | 94–96 | 76–78 | 100–102 |
| XXL / 42 | 16 | 12 | 42 | 98–102 | 80–84 | 104–108 |
| XXXL / 44 | 18 | 14 | 44 | 103–107 | 85–89 | 109–113 |
| Asian Size | UK/US Size | EU Size | Chest (cm) | Waist (cm) | Shoulder (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | S (34–36″) | 44–46 | 86–90 | 70–74 | 42–43 |
| M | M (38–40″) | 48–50 | 91–95 | 75–79 | 44–45 |
| L | L (40–42″) | 50–52 | 96–100 | 80–84 | 46–47 |
| XL | XL (42–44″) | 52–54 | 101–105 | 85–89 | 48–49 |
| XXL | XXL (44–46″) | 54–56 | 106–110 | 90–94 | 50–51 |
| XXXL | XXXL (46–48″) | 56–58 | 111–115 | 95–99 | 52–53 |
| Asian Size (cm height) | UK Age | US Age | EU Size | Height (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 9–12 months | 12 months | 80 | 75–82 |
| 90 | 12–18 months | 18 months | 86 | 83–90 |
| 100 | 2–3 years | 2T–3T | 92–98 | 91–100 |
| 110 | 4–5 years | 4T–5T | 104–110 | 101–110 |
| 120 | 5–6 years | 5–6 | 116–122 | 111–120 |
| 130 | 7–8 years | 7–8 | 128 | 121–130 |
| 140 | 9–10 years | 9–10 | 134–140 | 131–140 |
| 150 | 11–12 years | 11–12 | 146–152 | 141–150 |
| Asian Size (CN) | UK Size | US Women’s | US Men’s | EU Size | Foot Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 2 | 4 | — | 34 | 21.5 |
| 35 | 2.5 | 5 | — | 35 | 22 |
| 36 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 36 | 22.5 |
| 37 | 4 | 6.5 | 4.5 | 37 | 23.5 |
| 38 | 5 | 7.5 | 5.5 | 38 | 24 |
| 39 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 39 | 24.5 |
| 40 | 6.5 | 9 | 7 | 40 | 25.5 |
| 41 | 7 | 10 | 7.5 | 41 | 26 |
| 42 | 8 | — | 8.5 | 42 | 26.5 |
| 43 | 9 | — | 9 | 43 | 27.5 |
| 44 | 9.5 | — | 10 | 44 | 28 |
Size charts are only useful if your measurements are accurate. Here’s how to measure the key points:
Pro tip: Always compare your measurements to the product’s specific size chart — not just the general guide above. Different brands within Asia use slightly different standards.
KD Bazar stocks a wide range of clothing, shoes and accessories from Asian brands — all with detailed sizing information on every product page. Browse our collections:
If you’re ever unsure about sizing, feel free to contact us — we’re happy to help you find the right fit before you order.
All KDBazar clothing products include detailed size charts with Asian, UK, US and EU measurements. Use the size guides on each product page to find your perfect fit before ordering.
All orders ship worldwide including Kuwait, UAE and the Middle East. See our shipping policy for delivery details.
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