Trouser size 32 in cm? Inch to cm chart
Trouser size 32 means a waist of about 81 cm: the size number on jeans and trousers is usually the waist in inches, and 1 inch = 2.54 cm. Size 30 is about 76 cm. Every brand differs a little, so always check against the centimetre figures in the item's size chart.
Trouser sizes 26 to 38 in cm
Multiply the size by 2.54 to get the waist in cm.
| Size | Waist (cm) |
|---|---|
| 26 | 66 |
| 27 | 68.6 |
| 28 | 71.1 |
| 29 | 73.7 |
| 30 | 76.2 |
| 31 | 78.7 |
| 32 | 81.3 |
| 33 | 83.8 |
| 34 | 86.4 |
| 35 | 88.9 |
| 36 | 91.4 |
| 38 | 96.5 |
A label like W32 L30 means a 32-inch waist and a 30-inch inside leg (crotch to hem), which is about 76 cm.
How to measure your trouser size
There are two ways. The second is usually more accurate, because sellers' size charts give the trousers' measurements, not the body's.
Measure yourself. Use a tailor's tape:
- Waist: around where you usually wear your trousers, not too tight.
- Hips: around the widest part of your hips.
- Thigh: around the fullest part of the thigh, just below the crotch.
Measure trousers that fit you. Lay them flat, button them, then measure:
- Waist width: from the left edge to the right edge at the top. Double it for the waist.
- Length: from the waistband to the hem, along the outside.
- Thigh width: from the crotch straight across to the outer edge. Double it for the thigh.
- Rise: from the crotch seam to the top of the waistband at the front.
How to read a Chinese seller's trouser size chart
Chinese sellers' size charts are often images in Chinese. The words you will see most on trousers:
| Text | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 腰围 | Waist |
| 臀围 | Hips |
| 大腿围 | Thigh |
| 裤长 | Trouser length |
| 前裆 / 立裆 | Rise |
| 裤脚 / 脚口 | Leg opening |
| 松紧腰 | Elastic waist |
| 高腰 / 中腰 / 低腰 | High / mid / low waist |
| 九分裤 | Ankle length (9/10 length) |
| 七分裤 | Calf length (7/10 length) |
| 直筒 | Straight cut |
| 阔腿 | Wide leg |
| 修身 | Slim fit |
| 平铺测量 | Measured laid flat |
Waists given in 尺
Chinese size charts sometimes give the waist in 尺 (chi). One chi is 1/3 of a metre, about 33.3 cm. "2尺4" means 2.4 chi, about 80 cm.
| Text | Waist (cm) |
|---|---|
| 2尺 | 66.7 |
| 2尺1 | 70 |
| 2尺2 | 73.3 |
| 2尺3 | 76.7 |
| 2尺4 | 80 |
| 2尺5 | 83.3 |
| 2尺6 | 86.7 |
| 2尺8 | 93.3 |
| 3尺 | 100 |
Around or across?
If the chart says 平铺 and the waist figure is about half your waist, it is a width. Double it before comparing. On elastic-waist trousers (松紧腰), the waist figure is usually unstretched; the trousers can still stretch a few centimetres.
Labels like 170/76A
Trousers with a Chinese standard label (GB/T 1335) use height/waist + body type. A 170/76A label means the trousers are made for someone about 170 cm tall with a body waist of about 76 cm. The body-type letters are explained in the clothing sizes from China guide.
Choosing a trouser size on Singaya
On Singaya's item pages, sizes appear as options, and we buy exactly the size you pick (choosing options). Before you choose:
- Check the description and photos. The seller's size chart is often in one of the photos.
- Compare the waist and length with trousers that already fit you. For tight cuts, check the thigh and hips too.
- If you fall between two sizes, pick the larger one.
For tops, see how to read clothing sizes from China, and for shoes, shoe sizes from China in cm. Buying from China for the first time? Read how to buy goods from China for delivery in Indonesia.