How to choose the right Chinese size

If we brought you exactly the size you ordered, you cannot refuse and get a full refund - so when choosing clothes you need to pay special attention to the size.

If the size of clothing or shoes from your order does not suit you, you can receive 50% of its value credited to your account if you re-order the same item in the correct size. To do this, you need to write to the site support the number and position of the unsuitable item and the position number of the reordered item.

The most accurate way to determine size is to look for size charts in the specific product description.

The tables contain measurements of the things themselves, not human measurements! This means you need to take your item, measure it and compare the data obtained with the tabular ones.

For example, you choose a jacket. Take your jacket, measure it and compare what you get with the table in the product description. The same should be done with any other clothing.

Often, information about sizes is uploaded by the seller in the form of a picture, which does not allow automatic translation of the specified information. To make it easier for you to decide in such cases, you can find and click the “Show sizes” button on the left - a list of size translations will open and you can find which hieroglyphs correspond to what. See the example below:

Sometimes you may come across a "one size fits all". Most often this applies to hosiery, bodysuits, overalls, negligees, panties, dresses, etc. The items themselves are often made of stretchy material. This size corresponds to sizes "S" and "M" and is suitable for height 155-170 cm and weight 45-70 kg.

Sometimes you may see options like this in the size selection:

Jing is a Chinese unit of weight, it is equal to 0.5 kg, i.e. for this jacket, the size is selected according to the person’s weight in jins, for example, 80-115 jins is 40-57.5 kg.

Now you know what Jin is or “斤” in Chinese and you can come across the following tables:

where horizontally (the hieroglyph “体重” - “Body weight”) indicates the person’s weight multiplied by 2, and vertically (the hieroglyph “身高”) - height in cm. For example, according to this table for a person with a height of 180 cm and weight 80 kg. You need to choose size "M".

We also suggest using the following pictures. Print or save these pictures:

Dimensions in feet and yards

Very often, values in Chinese size charts are presented in feet or yards.

1 foot = 33.33333 cm

Below is a table converting feet and yards to centimeters

26	yards 码	1,9	futa	63,3	cm
27	yards 码	2	futa	66,6	cm
28	yards 码	2,1	futa	70	cm
29	yards 码	2,2	futa	73,3	cm
30	yards 码	2,3	futa	76,6	cm
31	yards 码	2,4	futa	80	cm
32	yards 码	2,5	futa	83,3	cm
33	yards 码	2,6	futa	86,6	cm

Conformity tables between Chinese and Russian shoe sizing charts

Shoe sizes presented in AliExpress stores sometimes differ significantly. Unlike European brands, whose products are often too large for residents of the Russian Federation, Chinese items run small. Therefore, you should not count on luck. Owners of online stores use the usual designations for shoe sizes. But depending on the manufacturer, they may differ. Since each country has its own specific sizing chart, order the product based on your foot length.

Shoe size conversion chart

WOMEN'S SIZES

SHOES, SNEAKERS, BOOTS, SNEAKERS, SANDALS

Table of women's shoe sizes in centimeters

Size	Foot length	Foot volume
33	21,1-21,5	8
34	21,6-22	8-8,5
35	22,1-22,5	8,5
36	22,6-23	8,5-9
37	23,1-23,5	8
38	23,6-24	9-9,5
39	24,1-24,5	9,5
40	24,6-25	9,5-10

BOOTS

Table of sizes of women's boots in centimeters

Size	Foot length	Shin height	Calf volume	Shin volume
34	21,6-22	48	36	33
35	22,1-22,5	49	38	33,5
36	22,6-23	50	40	34
37	23,1-23,5	51	42	34,5
38	23,6-24	52	44	35
39	24,1-24,5	54	46	35,5
40	24,6-25	56	48	36

DRESSES

Women's clothing size chart in centimeters

Size	37-S	38-M	39-L	40-XL	41-XXL	42-XXXL	43-XXXXL
Shoulder width	36	37	38	39	40	41	42
Bust	78	82	86	90	94	98	102
Waist circumference	64	68	72	76	80	84	88
The length of the sleeve	57	58	59	60	60	61	61,5
Neck circumference	38	39	40	41	42	43	44

PANTS, JEANS

Size chart for women's trousers and jeans in centimeters

Size	Length trousers	Waist circumference	Hip girth	Size along the fly	One hip circumference	Leg width
26	96	66	92	21	46	27
27	97	68	94	21,5	47	28
28	98	70	96	22	48	29
29	99	72	98	22,5	49	30
30	100	76	100	23	50	31
31	101	80	102	23,5	51	32
32	102	84	104	24	52	33

SHIRTS, BLOUSES, T-SHIRTS

Table of sizes of women's shirts, blouses, T-shirts in centimeters

Size	Shoulder width	Bust	Waist circumference	The length of the sleeve	Length of the product
S	36	84-88	68	57	67
M	37	88-92	72	58	68
L	38	92-96	76	59	69
XL	39	96-100	80	60	69
XXL	40	100-104	84	60	70
XXXL	41	104	88	61	70

DOWN JACKETS, JACKETS

Sizes of women's outerwear based on weight and height

Height/Weight (kg)

150

XXL

XXXL

152

XXL

XXXL

154

XXL

XXXL

156

XXL

XXXL

158

XXL

XXXL

160

XXL

XXXL

162

XXL

XXXL

164

XXL

XXXL

166

XXL

XXXL

168

XXL

XXXL

170

XXL

172

XXL

174

XXL

176

XXL

178

XXL

180

XXL

Correspondence tables between Chinese and Russian clothing sizes

The description of all items presented on AliExpress, with the exception of Onesize and Freesize, contains a size chart. However, it does not always coincide with the version presented in the Russian Federation. Asian clothing sizes are smaller than Russian sizes by an average of 1-3 positions. To find out which measuring system the store manager used, study the customer comments on the size chart.

And in order not to have to return the purchased product, you need to compare the parameters based on individual measurements and select the closest size to the declared size. For example, you are looking for a blouse made of non-stretch fabric. It is supposed to fit tightly to the figure. By measuring your bust and waist, you will arrive at sizes L and M respectively. Your final choice should be L. And if you buy loose-fitting items made from knitted materials, feel free to order size M.

Comparison table of women's sizes

"Aliexpress"	International	Europe	England	Italy	Japan	USA	Russia	Chest (cm)	Waist(cm)	Hip circumference (cm)
S	XXXS,XXS	32	4	36	3	0	38	76	58	83
M	XS	34	6	38	5	2	40	78	60	86
L	S	36	8	40	7	4	42	80	63	88
XL	M	38	10	42	9	6	44	86	68	93
2XL	L	40	12	44	11	8	46	91	73	98
3XL	XL	42	14	46	13	10	48	96	78	103
4XL	XXL	44	16	48	15	12	50	101	83	108
4XL	XXXL	46	18	50	17	14	52	104	86	112
4XL	XXXL	48	20	52	19	16	54	108	90	116
4XL	XXXL	50	22	54	21	18	56	112	48	120
4XL	XXXL	52	24	56	23	20	58	116	98	124
4XL	XXXXL	54	26	58	25	22	60	120	100	128

The international equivalent of the Asian marking S is XXXS. In addition, please note that in China, teenagers prefer super mini skirts and blouses with short sleeves. Therefore, it is advisable to clarify the data obtained from the table with the manager.

Comparison table for men's sizes

"Aliexpress"	International	Europe	USA/UK	Russia
S	XXS	34	28	40
S	XXS-XS	36	30	42
M	XS	38	32	44
M	XS-S	40	34	46
L	S	42	36	48
L	M	44	38	50
XL	L	46	40	52
2XL	XL	48	42	54
3XL	XXL	50	44	56
3XL	XXXL	52	46	58
4XL	XXL	54	48	60
4XL	XXXL-XXXXL	56	50	62
4XL	XXXXL	58	52	64

The sizes of things for children indicated in the product cards are indicated based on the age of the child. For the convenience of users, store owners use the US size chart indicating additional parameters: M (months) - the baby’s age in months, T (toddler) - a child from 24 to 60 months.

Comparison table of children's sizes

Size	Age (months)	Height (cm)
3M	3-6	up to 60
6M	6-9	up to 65
9M	9-12	up to 75
12M	12-18	up to 80
18M	12-18	up to 90
2T	24	up to 100
3T	36	up to 110
4T	48	up to 120

Important! In the characteristics of the product, the seller often places a disclaimer with a warning that the markings are in approximate values. Therefore, it is better to check with the manager for the exact size.

MEN'S SIZES

Shoes

Table of men's shoe sizes in centimeters

Shoe size	Foot length	Foot volume
38	24	23,2
39	24,5	23,5
40	25	23,9
41	25,5	24,2
42	26	24,6
43	26,5	24,9
44	27	25,3
45	27,5	25,8
46	28	26,4

SHIRTS, JACKETS, T-SHIRTS

Men's clothing size chart in centimeters

Size/Height	Shoulder width	Length of the product	The length of the sleeve	Bust volume
S/170	44,5	73	64,5	104
M/175	46,5	75	65,5	108
L/180	47,5	77	66,5	112
XL/185	48,5	79	67,5	116
XXL/190	49,5	81	68,5	120

PANTS, JEANS

Size chart for men's trousers and jeans in centimeters

Size	Length trousers	Waist circumference	Hip girth	Size along the fly	One hip circumference
29	105	74	25	21	52
30	107	76	25,5	21,5	53
31	107	80	26	22	54
32	109	82	26,5	22,5	55
33	110	86	27	23	56
35	110	90	28	23,5	58
36	111	92	29	24	59
37	113	94	30,5	23,5	60
38	113	98	30,5	24	61
39	113	100	30,5	23,5	62
40	113	102	31,5	23,5	64

DOWN JACKETS, JACKETS

Outerwear sizes based on weight and height

Height/Weight (kg)	55	60	65	70	75	80	85	90	95
160	38	39	39	39	40	41	42	42	44
165	38	39	39	39	40	41	42	43	44
170	38	39	39	40	40	41	42	43	44
175	39	39	39	40	40	41	42	43	44
180	40	40	40	41	42	42	43	44
185	40	41	41	42	42	43	44
190	41	42	43	43	43	44

How to choose outerwear

The choice of outerwear size should be made taking into account what you will wear underneath it, and therefore measurements are taken in everyday clothes.

Women's outerwear size chart

It should also be taken into account that Chinese sizes run small compared to European ones, which is especially typical for men's outerwear. You can find out by studying the comments on the product, choosing reviews from residents of the CIS countries.

What to do if there are no sizes?

What should the customer do if the seller has put up an incomprehensible, suspicious grid, you doubt the correctness of the specified sizes, or there is no size grid at all?

In such situations, you should definitely write to the seller asking for it or telling you your parameters.

What you need to indicate:

Height and weight;
Chest circumference;
Waist circumference;
Hip circumference;
Shoulder dimensions;
Arm length (from wrist to shoulder);
I measured my legs separately on the inside and outside.

If you are ordering winter or autumn clothes, you must take measurements while wearing a thick sweater and wearing pants. If summer and spring - on the naked body.

How to measure all these parameters correctly?

Height - you need to take off your shoes and lean your back against the meter or a vertical surface. You need to measure from the top of your head to your heels;
Weight - the most accurate body weight can be seen on the scale in the morning on an empty stomach and on a naked body;
Chest girth - the measurement should be taken along the most convex horizontal line around the torso;
The waist circumference is the narrowest part of the torso. Located approximately near the navel. The centimeter should be circled around a horizontal line, secured on the right side;
Hip circumference - legs should be placed together, the measuring horizontal line should be attached to the most protruding points of the hips;
Arm Length - Measure from the center of your neck at the back, moving to your elbow (slightly bent) and ending at your wrist.

How will this help you?

If the seller is honest, he will, based on your measurements, send the most suitable size, and you will be able to avoid changing the product and opening a discussion;
If the merchant still doesn’t care much about the size and sends you the wrong one, a message with your volumes will serve as evidence in the dispute and will help you win it.

Deciding on the size of trousers and trousers

If you want to purchase something that will fit you like a glove, then you should first take your measurements. Of course, it is undesirable to do this yourself, since the permissible significant error is possible. Ideally, you will ask someone to do this for you.

So, standard measurements for all trouser sizes on Aliexpress:

Waist. It is necessary to determine the narrowest place between the chest and lower abdomen. If you have an “apple” or rectangle shape, then you need to measure according to the following scheme: place your hands on your waist, with your little fingers just above your hip bones. Let's measure the line at the level with the index finger - this is your waist. Don't forget that if you buy low-waisted pants, this indicator may not be needed at all.
Length of future pants . If you rely on the size table in Aliexpress in Russian, then you need to measure exactly the side seam. It turns out that we measure the distance from the thigh bones to the end of the foot with a centimeter. If you measure yourself, then make it easier for yourself: lay your pants on the table and measure the leg to the bottom of the waistband.
The last and very important measurement is hip volume . It is very important here to find the most protruding points; in most cases they are located in the middle of the buttocks and about 20 cm below the waist line.

Having received the three most important indicators, you can determine the size of trousers on Aliexpress. Analyze all the options and choose the one that best suits you. Ideally, you should round the values by adding 1-2 cm, since some models often run small.

Articles on the topic - how to choose the size of jeans on Aliexpress. And here we wrote about choosing the size of shorts.

How to decipher hieroglyphs

It happens that Chinese manufacturers provide size charts for their products in the form of hieroglyphs , with all body parameters indicated in centimeters . For ease of use, we provide a breakdown of this dimensional grid in Table 4.

Table 4. Clothing sizes (China)

Useful tips for buyers

sellers honestly warn: “Remember, we are smaller than Europeans.” And it’s not just about height, but also about the proportions of the figure. Sleeves and trousers are designed for shorter limbs, so they often look skimpy on long-legged and long-armed Europeans.
On Chinese websites, the width of things around the chest or hips is often given as parameters, and not the circumference of these parts of the body on a person. Therefore, it is necessary to choose a larger size for a loose fit.
All sizes are marked with letters: from S to XXXXXL. But you shouldn’t rely on your usual values. The “M” you usually wear may actually be an “XS”. China has its own ideas about “medium” and “large” sizes. Each time you need to check the seller’s sizing chart.
The well-known Chinese size “Free” does not mean “sizeless”. Rather, this is the “only” size, designed to fit European SM and heights up to 165 cm.
Patterns for even the same thing in different stores may differ. The surest way to choose the right size is to check the size chart on the page and consult with the seller.
Most Chinese trading platforms support an English-language interface, with which there are no problems with translation. If all the information is only in Chinese, then problems may arise. For example, if tables with sizes are presented in the form of pictures. In this case, an automatic translator will not help. You need to find a picture that shows the measurements and compare the inscriptions on it with the hieroglyphs in the column names in the table.
Even on websites that work with Chinese buyers, all sizes are usually given in centimeters and are indicated by the numbers and letters “cm” that are familiar to us. If the character 尺 is next to the number, then Chinese feet are used. One foot is equal to a third of a meter, or 33.33 cm.

What are the parameters on Aliexpress?

Having chosen an outfit that suits your taste, it is worth considering whether the measurements stated by the seller correspond to the desired size. To protect yourself from receiving an item of the wrong type, it is worth studying the information in the size tables.

Aliexpress in the Russian version does not rely on certain standard reports of clothing sizes. Sellers use American, European or English size charts at their discretion. When sewing clothes, manufacturers do not adapt to certain standards.

Chinese body measurements are very different from ours. Therefore, there is a possibility that the ordered dress, designed for a plump girl, will suit a small, skinny girl.

When choosing shoes, there is a risk that you simply won’t be able to find women’s boots or shoes larger than size 40. Therefore, it is extremely important to take these factors into account when making your next purchases.

Some tips if you received the wrong size:

extend the protection and write to the seller, agree on ways to resolve the dispute;
If the sender categorically refuses compensation, then you should open a dispute and demand a full refund, shipping at his expense.

These tips apply if the incident occurred through the fault of the seller. The problem is resolved by contacting the parties to the support service.

Men's pants: offers from the Aliexpress platform

The variety of male models presented on Aliexpress is simply amazing. Here you can buy classic trousers, cropped trousers, thin trousers, warm trousers and denim trousers. On the pages of the trading platform you can choose men's trousers from a variety of brands. Very often, companies offering interesting and high-quality models of pants announce sales and set favorable discounts. In general, it is impossible to remain without a purchase after visiting this site. But to ensure that the purchased model does not disappoint after delivery, you should pay special attention to the selection of the size.

The principle of action in this case is quite simple:

Study the information provided in the product card.
Read reviews left by other customers.
Take the correspondence table and compare the size indicated by the seller with the one you buy in stores in your city.
View product photos. Often sellers indicate the size in centimeters in the images.
Following all the rules, take your measurements.
Compare them with the data provided by the seller.

This way you will understand how to choose the size of pants on Aliexpress so that they fit perfectly on your figure.

Features in clothing

Some wardrobe items are worn in Chinese cities somewhat differently than in Russian cities. Different lengths are accepted as the norm, different acceptable levels of transparency in tissues, and so on.

What things belong on the “special” list?

Sweatshirts and raglans with long sleeves:

In China they wear a sleeve that would seem short to us by a couple of centimeters. Plus, the build of petite Asians will add to the difference in sleeve length. It is worth carefully measuring this parameter;

Trousers:

The same height and build of Chinese residents is less than that of Russians, the trouser leg may be short and narrower than necessary;

Skirts:

For Chinese women, the shorter the skirt, the better. But a short skirt on an Asian girl may just be an indecently short belt for a Russian girl. The length of the product should be given special attention here.

Assortment of pants in the Aliexpress online store

On the pages of the Aliexpress online store you can choose pants of different models. There are both classic trousers and jeans. Products can be intended for children, women and men. And the models of pants can be tapered, loose, flared, and so on. In general, the choice is huge.

The main problem is that you won’t be able to try on the model you like before purchasing. And if you choose the wrong pants size, wearing them will be uncomfortable.

Remember that each country has its own standards. In addition, there is an international standard with which you can compare the size of Aliexpress pants indicated in the product card.