Men's sizes
US men's size 38 worldwide
US men's jacket and suit size 38 (chest in inches) is EU 48 in German, French and Italian sizing, and UK 38. In letter sizes that is usually M. It fits a chest of about 96 cm (38 in) and a waist of 84 cm (33 in). European short sizing calls this 24, long sizing 94.
US men's size 38 in every sizing system
| USUnited States, Canada (chest in inches) | 38 |
|---|---|
| UKUnited Kingdom (chest in inches) | 38 |
| EUEU sizing (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) | 48 |
| FRFrance, Belgium | 48 |
| ITItaly | 48 |
| INTLetter sizes (XS–3XL) | M |
| ShortShort sizes (EU system, stocky build) | 24 |
| LongLong sizes (EU system, tall and slim) | 94 |
| Bust / chest | 96 cm |
| Waist | 84 cm |
Will US men's size 38 actually fit?
If your chest is larger than 96 cm (38 in), go for size 40. If your chest is closer to 92 cm (36 in), try size 36.
Your own measurements are the safest guide: here is how to measure – then the calculator's “From measurements” mode suggests the size that fits.
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Questions about US men's size 38
What is US men's size 38 in EU sizes?
US 38 is EU 48. European jacket sizes are simply the US chest size plus 10.
Is US men's size 38 a medium or a large?
Size 38 is usually sold as M. What counts is the chest measurement of about 96 cm (38 in).
What chest size fits a US 38 jacket?
A chest of about 96 cm (38 in) and a waist of about 84 cm (33 in).
What are European short and long sizes for 38?
The short size is 24 and the long size is 94 – same width, different sleeve and body length.