Buying trousers in France - what size?

Question

I have a 36 inch waist (the usual UK measurement is inches) - what is the measurement in French sizes (they seem to be an unidentified number from 42 to 56 - certainly not centimetres)?

I'm guessing it is about a 52, but can't find a conversion table anywhere!

Answer 1

Here is a conversion table for sizes: Hope it helps.

Men's Pants

US/UK

36 38 40 42 44

Europe 46 48  50  52 54

Metric (cm) 91 97 102 107 112

Men's Shirts

US/UK 14,5 15 15,5 16 16,5 17

Metric (cm) 37 38 39,5 41 42 43

Men's Sweaters

US Small Medium Large Extra large

UK 34 36-38 40 42-44

Europe 44 46-48 50 52-54

Men's Shoes

US 8 8,5 9 9,5 10 etc

UK 7,5 8 8,5 9 9,5 etc

Europe 40-41 42 43 44 45 etc

Kind regards, Wendy

Answer 2

Not quite sure, but i think depending on make of trousers, it's 50. cheers