Size UK into Russian: translating British clothing labels

It can be difficult to understand clothing sizes, particularly when dealing with various global sizing systems. Customers frequently become confused by the UK sizing system, especially when attempting to convert these sizes to Russian or other foreign equivalents.

Understanding how UK sizes differ from those you’re more accustomed to can save you a great deal of trouble when shopping, whether you’re doing it online or in person. You can make sure that you always get the right fit by using this guide to help you navigate the differences between UK sizes and their Russian and international counterparts.

We’ll go over the essential information regarding UK sizing so you can shop with assurance wherever you purchase your clothing. Let’s examine the specifics and interpret these figures.

UK Size	Russian Size	International Size
4	38	XS
6	40	S
8	42	S
10	44	M
12	46	M
14	48	L
16	50	L
18	52	XL
20	54	XL

Contents

Size charts and correspondence to other countries
Women
For men
Children
We deal with shoes
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Size charts and correspondence to other countries

While inches are used in the UK, centimeters are used in Russia. You must divide the Russian number by 2.54 in order to convert it to the English system.

However, when using this method, keep in mind that shoes are based on foot length, shoulder products are based on chest circumference, and pants and skirts are based on hip measurements. Using pre-made tables is more convenient because it is very laborious to remember such details. For instance, you would find the appropriate column and determine which measurements the value is appropriate for if you needed to convert a UK 8 clothing size to Russian.

Because there isn’t a single classification used in England, manufacturers use different classifications in an attempt to stand out. While some use numbering from 0 to 30, others use European values.

Size confusion can be avoided with the aid of a ratio table:

UK	EU
4	38
6	40
8	42
10	44
12	46
14	48
16	50
18	52
20	54
22	56
24	58
26	60
28	62
30	64

Women

You will need the following measurements to find the UK size of clothing:

Chest circumference (BC): wrap the tape around the body, passing it through the armpits along the most prominent points of the bust;
Waist circumference (WC): measure the thinnest part, if the waist is not pronounced – around the navel or 2 cm above it;
Hip circumference (HC): wrap the measuring tape around the largest areas, keeping it parallel to the floor;
Height: to measure, stand near a vertical surface, leaning your back and heels against it. Height is determined from the top point to the floor.

Crucial! It is advised to stand naturally while taking measurements, without overly bending or straightening up.

Comparing the values in the pre-made table is the final step after taking measurements. For instance, to convert UK 10 to Russian size, simply locate the relevant column containing the following parameters:

UK	OG – OT – OB (cm)
00	68 – 54 – 76
0	72 – 57 – 80
2	76 – 60 – 84
4	80 – 63 – 88
6	84 – 67 – 92
8	88 – 71 – 96
10	92 – 75 – 100
12	96 – 79 – 104
14	100 – 84 – 108
16	104 – 89 – 112
18	109 – 94 – 116

It’s important to consider height in addition to body parameters. The clothing is intended for short women who are under 160 cm tall if the label features the letter S or says Small. Clothes are marked with the letter R for women who stand between 160 and 170 centimeters tall. Tall women’s clothing (starting at 170 cm) is labeled L.

Skirts, shorts, and trousers:

RF / EU	OT – OB (cm)
38 / 32	58 – 82
40 / 34	62 – 86
42 / 36	66 – 92
44 / 38	70 – 96
46 / 40	74 – 100
48 / 42	78 – 104
50 / 44	82 – 108
52 / 46	86 – 112
54 / 48	91 – 117
56 / 50	94 – 120

Russian and UK sizing chart:

UK	RF
4	38
6	40
8	42
10	44
12	46
14	48
16	50
18	52
20	54
22	56

Swimsuit sizing chart for the UK:

UK	BOG – OT – OB (cm)
4	78 – 60 – 84
6	80.5 – 62.5 – 86.5
8	83 – 65 – 89
10	88 – 70 – 94
12	93 – 75 – 99
14	98 – 80 – 104
16	103 – 85 – 109
18	111 – 92.6 – 116.5

For men

The same measurements used in the Russian system are used to determine English clothing sizes for the stronger sex: the circumference of the neck, chest, and hips are used for shirts, and the volume of the waist and hips is used for trousers.

Mesh shirts for men:

UK	Neck	Breast
14	36	90
14.5	37	91
15	38	96
15.5	39	98
16	41	101
16.5	42	103
17	43	106
17.5	44	111
18	46	116
18.5	47	118

Table for shorts and pants

RF/UK	FROM (cm)	ABOUT (cm)
44 / 32	70	92
46 / 34	76	96
48 / 36	82	100
50 / 38	88	104
52 / 40	94	108
54 / 42	100	112
56 / 44	106	116
58 / 46	112	120
60 / 48	118	124

Table for suits, coats, and jackets:

UK	OG – OT – ABOUT (cm)	Sleeve(cm)
40	82 – 67 – 83	81
42	86 – 71 – 86	82.5
44	90 – 75 – 89	83
46	94 – 79 – 93	84.5
48	98 – 83 – 97	86
50	102 – 87 – 101	87.5
52	106 – 91 – 105	89
54	110 – 95 – 109	90.5
56	114 – 99 – 113	92
58	118 – 103 – 117	93.5

Children

Age, height, chest, and waist measurements are all taken into account when marking someone. You would need to take the child’s measurements and compare them with the table to determine, for example, what parameters UK 12 corresponds to in the Russian clothing size system.

Children’s clothing guidelines, ages 0 to 24 months:

UK	Height (cm)	BOG – OT (cm)
1M	56	38.5 – 38.5
3M	62	43 – 43
6M	68	45.5 – 45
9M	74	47 – 46.5
12M	80	49.5 – 48.75
18M	86	51 – 49.75
24M	92	52 – 50.5
S	86-92	51-52 – 49.75-50.50
M	98-116	54.5-60.5 – 52.5-89

Take note! The length of the product is frequently expressed in feet by British manufacturers rather than centimeters.

Grid of parameters for kids’ and teens’ clothes (3–16 years old):

Age (in years)	Height (cm)	UK / RF
3-4	98-105	1 / 28-30
5-6	111-117	2 / 30-32
7-8	122-128	5 / 32-34
9-10	134-140	7 / 34-38
11-14	146-158	9 / 38-40
15	164-170	11 / 40-42
16	165-174	12 / 42-44

We deal with shoes

The length of the foot determines the size. To quantify it, you’ll need:

Put a sheet of paper with one edge close to the wall.
Put, pressing the heel against the wall.
Mark the fingertips with a pencil.
Measure the segment from the toe to the edge of the heel.
Compare the result with the table.

Crucial! Certain nets measure the insole’s length rather than the foot’s.

Russian	Stop (mm)	English
38	245	5 ½
39	250	6
40	255	6 ½
40.5	260	7
41	265	7 ½
42	270	8
43	275	8 ½
43.5	280	9
44	285	9 ½
45	290	10
46	295	10 ½
46.5	300	11
47	305	11 ½
47.5	310	12
48	315	12 ½
48.5	320	13
49	325	13 ½
50	330	14
51	335	14 ½
52	340	15
53	345	15 ½
53.5	350	16
54	355	16 ½
55	360	17

Counseling! It is worthwhile to consider the fullness of the leg when selecting shoes if the parameters fall into a borderline value. It is preferable to select the next size model if you have a wide foot.

RF	Stack length (mm)	UK
33	205	1
34	21	1 ½
34.5	215	2
35	22	2 ½
35.5	225	3
36	23	3 ½
37	235	4
37.5	24	4 ½
38.5	245	5
39	25	5 ½
40	255	6
40.5	26	6 ½
41	265	7
42	27	7 ½
42.5	275	8
43	28	8 ½
43.5	25	9
44	29	9 ½

Shoes for Children and Teens (4–14 years old):

UK	EU	Foot Length (mm)
9	27	170
10	28	180
10.5	29	186
11.5	30	190
12	31	197
13	32	206
1	33	216
2	34	220
2.5	35	226

Counseling! Given that your feet have typically swelled somewhat by this point, it is preferable to measure them in the evening as opposed to the morning.

Anyone shopping online or across borders needs to know how UK clothing sizes compare to Russian and other international standards. No matter where you’re buying from, being aware of these conversions can help you choose the correct size and prevent confusion.

Gaining knowledge of the UK sizing system and its equivalents in other countries will help you to confidently negotiate the international marketplace. Shopping will be easier and more fun if you know this, whether you’re buying clothes from the UK or trying to convert a UK size to your local system.

No matter where you’re from, finding well-fitting clothing will be much easier if you keep these conversions in mind when you shop. You can always find the perfect fit and bridge the gap between different sizing systems with a little attention to detail.

Anyone shopping internationally needs to know how UK clothing sizes compare to Russian and other international standards. Whether you’re buying clothing from the UK or comparing sizes across the globe, this article will explain the differences and provide a clear guide to help you find the right fit.