General Size US Clothing Size Waist Measurement
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S 4-6 26”-27”
M 8-10 28”-29”
L 12-14 30.5”-32
XL 16-18 33.5”-35”
US Size Waist (Inches / Centimeters) Hips (Inches / Centimeters)
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14 34 in / 86.5 cm 42–43 in / 107–109 cm
16 35–36 in / 89–91.5 cm 43–44 in / 109–112 cm
18 37–38 in / 94–96.5 cm 45–46 in / 114–117 cm
20 39–41 in / 99–104 cm 47–48 in / 119.5–122 cm
A waist size of about 32 inches or more indicates that you have an increased risk of health problems. A waist size of about 35 inches or more indicates that you have a high risk of health problems.
For example, if you have a jeans size 36/32, the number 36 means that you have a waist width of 36 inches. The number 32 then corresponds to a leg length of 32 inches. 1 inch corresponds to 2.54 cm.