Convert Asian / Chinese sizes to EU, US and UK — pick the right size the first time
👉 The rule
Asian sizes usually run one size smaller than EU/US. So if you normally wear M, order L (Asian) on AliExpress. When in doubt, size up — and always check the item's cm measurements.
📋 Women's clothing size chart
Asian
EU
US
UK
Bust (cm)
S
34
2
6
78-82
M
36
4
8
82-86
L
38
6
10
86-90
XL
40
8
12
90-94
2XL
42
10
14
94-98
3XL
44
12
16
98-102
4XL
46
14
18
102-106
📋 Men's clothing size chart
Asian
EU
US
Chest (cm)
S
44
34
86-90
M
46
36
90-94
L
48
38
94-98
XL
50
40
98-102
2XL
52
42
102-106
3XL
54
44
106-110
4XL
56
46
110-114
👟 Shoe size chart
Asian
EU
US Women
US Men
Foot length (cm)
225
36
5.5
3.5
22.5
230
36.5
6
4
23.0
235
37.5
6.5
5
23.5
240
38–38.5
7
6
24.0
245
38.5–39
7.5
6.5
24.5
250
39–40
8
7
25.0
255
40–40.5
8.5
7.5
25.5
260
40.5–41
9
8
26.0
265
41–42
9.5
8.5
26.5
270
42–42.5
10
9
27.0
275
42.5–43
10.5
9.5
27.5
280
43–44
11
10
28.0
285
44.5
–
10.5
28.5
290
45
–
11
29.0
💡 Asian shoe sizes are often the sole length in mm. E.g. "240" = 24 cm = EU 38.
👶 Kids' size chart
Age
Height (cm)
Asian
EU
0-3 months
50-62
50/60
56-62
3-6 months
62-68
70
68
6-12 months
68-80
80
74-80
1-2 years
80-92
90
86-92
2-3 years
92-98
100
98
3-4 years
98-104
110
104
4-5 years
104-110
120
110
5-6 years
110-116
130
116
6-7 years
116-122
140
122
❓ FAQ about AliExpress sizes
Do AliExpress sizes run small?
Yes — Asian/Chinese sizing runs about one size smaller than EU/US. Order one size up from your usual, and check the product's cm chart.
What is Asian size L in US/EU?
Asian L is roughly US 6 / EU 38 for women. See the full chart above for every size.
How do I read AliExpress shoe sizes?
Asian shoe sizes are often given as sole length in mm — "240" means 24 cm, which is about EU 38 / US 7 women.
Should I always size up?
For clothing, yes when between sizes. Always confirm with the item's own measurements, since brands vary.