Country Size Systems
Understand how different countries size their clothing and shoes
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US
US Sizing
Numeric sizing system used in the United States
Key Characteristics:
- Whole and half sizes for shoes
- Alpha sizes (XS-XXL) for clothing
- Numeric sizes for women's clothing (0-20+)
- Waist/inseam measurements for jeans
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UK
UK Sizing
British sizing system used in the United Kingdom
Key Characteristics:
- Numeric sizing typically 2 sizes smaller than US
- Alpha sizes similar to US
- Different shoe sizing scale than US
- Consistent across most UK retailers
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EU
European Sizing
Standardized sizing system used across European Union countries
Key Characteristics:
- Numeric sizing based on body measurements in cm
- Shoe sizes based on foot length in Paris points
- Generally consistent across EU countries
- Higher numbers than US/UK sizes
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JP
Japanese Sizing
Sizing system used in Japan
Key Characteristics:
- Smaller sizing scale overall
- Shoe sizes in centimeters
- Numeric clothing sizes (S/M/L or 7/9/11)
- Often includes 'Asian Fit' options
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AU
Australian Sizing
Sizing system used in Australia
Key Characteristics:
- Similar to UK sizing for clothing
- Numeric sizing for shoes
- Alpha sizes (XS-XXL) common
- Some brands use US sizing
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CN
Chinese Sizing
Sizing system used in China
Key Characteristics:
- Based on height in centimeters
- Numeric sizing (e.g., 165, 170, 175)
- Shoe sizes in millimeters or Chinese sizing
- Generally runs smaller than Western sizes
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KR
Korean Sizing
Sizing system used in South Korea
Key Characteristics:
- Numeric sizing (44-120 range)
- Shoe sizes in millimeters
- Generally runs smaller than US/EU
- One-size-fits-all (Free Size) common
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MX
Mexican Sizing
Sizing system used in Mexico
Key Characteristics:
- Similar to US sizing
- Shoe sizes may differ slightly
- Numeric and alpha sizing both used
- Some European influence in formal wear
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BR
Brazilian Sizing
Sizing system used in Brazil
Key Characteristics:
- Unique numeric system for clothing
- Shoe sizes different from US/EU
- P/M/G (Small/Medium/Large) common
- Sizes tend to run smaller than US