Women's size 40 in UK, US, Italian and French sizes
EU 40 is UK 12, US 8, Italian 44, French 42, letter M. It fits roughly a 92 cm bust, 76 cm waist and 100 cm hips.
| EU / LT | FR | IT | UK | US | Letter | Bust | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 34 | 36 | 4 | 0 | XXS | 76 | 60 | 84 |
| 34 | 36 | 38 | 6 | 2 | XS | 80 | 64 | 88 |
| 36 | 38 | 40 | 8 | 4 | S | 84 | 68 | 92 |
| 38 | 40 | 42 | 10 | 6 | M | 88 | 72 | 96 |
| 40 | 42 | 44 | 12 | 8 | M | 92 | 76 | 100 |
| 42 | 44 | 46 | 14 | 10 | L | 96 | 80 | 104 |
| 44 | 46 | 48 | 16 | 12 | XL | 100 | 84 | 108 |
| 46 | 48 | 50 | 18 | 14 | XL | 104 | 88 | 112 |
| 48 | 50 | 52 | 20 | 16 | XXL | 110 | 94 | 118 |
| 50 | 52 | 54 | 22 | 18 | XXL | 116 | 100 | 124 |
| 52 | 54 | 56 | 24 | 20 | 3XL | 122 | 106 | 130 |
Bust around the fullest part, waist at the narrowest point above the navel, hips around the fullest part of the seat. If your measurements fall in different sizes, take the larger.
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- Bust
- 92 cm · 36.2″
- Waist
- 76 cm · 29.9″
- Hips
- 100 cm · 39.4″
- Letter
- M
Who fits a size 40
An EU 40 is cut for a 92 cm bust, 76 cm waist and 100 cm hips (±2 cm). One down, 38, is 88/72/96 cm; one up, 42, is 96/80/104 cm.
If your measurements fall into different sizes, choose tops by the bust, skirts and trousers by the hips, dresses by the largest measurement.
EU 40 in other countries
In Lithuania and Germany 40, France and Spain 42, Italy 44, UK 12, US 8. Italian sizes run 4 higher and French 2 higher – same garment, not bigger.
Fast-fashion brands often cut small – needing one size up there is normal.
Frequently asked
01Women's size 40 in UK, US, Italian and French sizes
EU 40 is UK 12, US 8, Italian 44, French 42, letter M. It fits roughly a 92 cm bust, 76 cm waist and 100 cm hips.
02Is a size 40 S, M or L?
Usually M.
03What waist is a size 40?
About 76 cm (29.9 in).
04What are UK and US sizes for EU 40?
UK 12, US 8.
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