HOW TO MEASURE A T-SHIRT?
There are various ways to measure women’s T-shirt size. But generally, a bust and waist measurement will suffice. So you will need to take two points of measurement:
- Start by taking your bust measurement. Bring the tape measure up and measure around the fullest part of the bust. Make sure that, as you do so, the tape is level and snug against your body, but not too tight.
- Then measure the waist size. Take the tape measure and wrap it around the natural waist, again making sure that the tape is snug but not too tight.

Women’s Clothing Size Chart: T-Shirts, Shirts & Tops
UK Size | Bust | Waist | Hips | |||
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Inches | CM | Inches | CM | Inches | CM | |
4 | 31 | 78 | 24 | 60 | 33 | 83.5 |
6 | 32 | 80.5 | 25 | 62.5 | 34 | 86 |
8 | 33 | 83 | 26 | 65 | 35 | 88.5 |
10 | 35 | 88 | 28 | 70 | 37 | 93.5 |
12 | 37 | 93 | 30 | 75 | 39 | 98.5 |
14 | 39 | 98 | 31 | 80 | 41 | 103.5 |
16 | 41 | 103 | 33 | 85 | 43 | 108.5 |
18 | 44 | 110.5 | 36 | 92.5 | 46 | 116 |
Women’s International Size Conversion Chart
Women’s International Size Conversion Chart | |||||||||||||||
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UK | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
US | 00 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
EU | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 |
IT | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 |
AU | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
RU | 36/38 | 38 | 38/40 | 40 | 42/44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 54 | 58 | 60/62 | 64 | 66/68 | 70 | 72/74 |
Parts and Measuring Points of a T-Shirt
- ALength
- BShoulder
- CSleeve
- DArm
- EForearm
- FCuff
- GChest
- HWaist
- IHem

Frequently asked question (FAQ)
What is the most common T-shirt size for women?
The most commonly purchased women’s T-shirt is large. In fact, it accounts for almost 30% of all T-shirt sales among women.
How tight should a T-shirt be for women?
That really comes down to personal preference. Some women prefer to wear T-shirts or tops that fit closely while others prefer T-shirts or tops that fit comfortably.
What is classic fit T-shirt?
The classic or traditional fit is easy and pleasant to wear, thanks to its generous cut at the waist and chest. Classic fit T-shirts are looser than modern fit T-shirts, as they have a wider cut at the shoulders. They are designed for more relaxed and casual styles.