Convert vintage clothing sizes between US, EU, UK and Soviet (USSR) standards. Covers women's and men's tops, trousers, hats, boots and more across three eras: 1920s–40s, 1950s–70s, and 1980s–90s.
| EU | US | UK | USSR/RU | Chest cm | Chest in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | XS/34 | 34 | 44 | 88 | 34.6" |
| 46 | S/36 | 36 | 46 | 92 | 36.2" |
| 48 | S/38 | 38 | 48 | 96 | 37.8" |
| 50 | M/40 | 40 | 50 | 100 | 39.4" |
| 52 | M/42 | 42 | 52 | 104 | 40.9" |
| 54 | L/44 | 44 | 54 | 108 | 42.5" |
| 56 | L/46 | 46 | 56 | 112 | 44.1" |
| 58 | XL/48 | 48 | 58 | 116 | 45.7" |
| 60 | XXL/50 | 50 | 60 | 120 | 47.2" |
| 62 | 3XL/52 | 52 | 62 | 124 | 48.8" |
Why Vintage Sizes Are Different
Vintage clothing sizes were standardised differently in each country and changed significantly each decade. US manufacturers practised 'vanity sizing', gradually increasing the material in each size label, meaning a 1960s size 12 fits like a modern size 6–8.
US vs EU vs USSR Sizing
American women's sizes use even numbers (0–18). European sizes run roughly 30–32 units higher. Soviet GOST sizes equal half the chest measurement in centimetres — USSR 48 = 96 cm chest. All three systems are mapped in this converter.