Letter to Waist size jeans size
The short answer
By the formula, Letter XXS is Waist size 24. On brand charts the most common answer is 23 (3 of 5 brands), and 4 different answers are in print.
The formula and the brands' most common answer differ on 7 of 7 sizes below. Use the brand's own number for the brand you are buying.
| Letter | Waist size by formula | Most brands print | Other answers in print |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 24 | 23 (3 of 5) | 24: Abercrombie & Fitch, Wrangler; 22: Ksubi; 25: NYDJ |
| XS | 25 to 26 | 25 (6 of 7) | 24: 7 For All Mankind, AGOLDE, Citizens of Humanity, Ksubi; 26: Abercrombie & Fitch, NYDJ, Wrangler; 27: NYDJ |
| S | 27 to 28 | 27 (6 of 7) | 26: 7 For All Mankind, AGOLDE, Citizens of Humanity, Ksubi; 28: Abercrombie & Fitch, NYDJ, Wrangler; 29: NYDJ |
| M | 29 to 30 | 29 (6 of 7) | 28: 7 For All Mankind, AGOLDE, Citizens of Humanity, Ksubi; 30: Abercrombie & Fitch, NYDJ, Wrangler; 31: NYDJ |
| L | 31 to 32 | 31 (6 of 7) | 30: 7 For All Mankind, AGOLDE, Citizens of Humanity, Ksubi; 32: Abercrombie & Fitch, NYDJ, Wrangler; 33: NYDJ |
| XL | 33 to 34 | 33 (6 of 7) | 32: 7 For All Mankind, AGOLDE, Citizens of Humanity, Ksubi; 34: Abercrombie & Fitch, NYDJ, Wrangler |
| XXL | 35 to 36 | 34 (2 of 4) | 35: Abercrombie & Fitch, Wrangler; 36: 7 For All Mankind, Abercrombie & Fitch |
The widest split is at Letter XXS: brand charts print anything from Waist size 22 to 25 for the same size.