US x Brazil size chart: see the comparison

Understanding the US x Brazil size chart is a fundamental task for those preparing to visit the American nation.

That's because, you may have noticed that the labels there don't usually have S, M, L, and we can't even find the famous 36, 40, 48 on the pants.

After all, why is the definition of measurements different in the United States? What is the table to know the corresponding sizes? Is there a way to choose clothes without mastering this information?

All these questions will be answered in the following material, and we will also give you bonus information on choosing shoes, dresses and even children's clothes.

So, if you want to prepare for your trip and avoid hassles in stores, count on the Travel Agent!

Why are US x Brazil sizes different?

If a friend of yours has ever lent you that coat purchased in the United States, you may have noticed that the measurements on the tag are different.

As a result, it can be very difficult to understand the size of the item, as it does not contain the famous S, M or L that we are used to here in Brazil.

And, if you thought it was already difficult, wait until you see the pants sizes, which usually come in 30/32 (what is that?).

After all, why are US x Brazilian sizes so different? There are some explanations for this.

Regarding the sizes described by letters, such as S, M and L, these correspond to our popular P, M, L, and the reason is nothing more than linguistic variation.

This is because S is for small, M for medium and L for large, just as XL indicates extra large, which would correspond to XL or GG in Brazil.

Regarding the numerical measurements that are different, in the case of pants it is because it is common to present two measurements: the waist and the legs.

Thus, customers can choose a model that adapts to both their hips and their desired height.

In this situation, we will return to the example of size 30/32, where the number 30 indicates the waist measurement, and 32 the leg size.

Finally, the definition of size in the USA is also different due to the measurements used in the country.

This is because, while in Brazil we use centimeters, there it is common to use inches, which causes measurement variations.

So, if you've always wondered why US x Brazilian sizes are different, now you have the answer!

US x Brazil size chart: clothes 

At this point you already understand why there is variation in the US x Brazil size chart.

With that, we can finally move on to the practical stage, where we will give you the corresponding measurements.

We'll start with clothes, which are perhaps the simplest measurements to understand.

• S (Small) corresponds to P (Small);
• M (Medium) corresponds to M (Medium);
• L (Large) corresponds to G (Large);
• XL (Extra Large) corresponds to XL or GG (Extra Large);
• XXL (Extra Large+) corresponds to XXL;

These are the most common sizes, but just so you understand, the more X's on the label, the larger the size of the piece. 

About the pants, these do not have an exact correspondence, because, as we said, there you can find two sizes in the same piece.

But, as we saw, the first size corresponds to the waist, and this corresponds to the measurements in Brazil, which are:

• 26 (USA) corresponds to 36 (Brazil);
• 28 (USA) corresponds to 38 (Brazil);
• 30 (USA) corresponds to 40 (Brazil);
• 32 (USA) corresponds to 42 (Brazil);
• 34 (USA) corresponds to 44 (Brazil);
• 36 (USA) corresponds to 46 (Brazil);
• 38 (USA) corresponds to 48 (Brazil);
• 40 (USA) corresponds to 50 (Brazil);
• 42 (USA) corresponds to 52 (Brazil).

As we have seen, in general, the United States measurements correspond to 10 numbers less than the Brazilian measurements.

Therefore, if you need to buy a piece and are in doubt, it is worth using the tip of reducing 10 sizes from the size used in Brazil.

So, if here you wear 46, it is likely that there you will be suited to 36 pieces.

What about blouses and dresses?

The US x Brazil size charts for clothes that we gave you previously are ideal for choosing t-shirts and pants.

But, what about blouses and dresses, how can you make a good choice?

The first thing we should clarify is that there it is common for us to see dresses and blouses classified by letters.

Therefore, on the label it is common to find S, M, L and so on.

However, this is not a rule, as there are also specific sizes for these types of pieces.

So, for blouses and dresses you will use the following table:

• 34 (Brazil) corresponds to 0 (USA);
• 36 (Brazil) corresponds to 2 (USA);
• 38 (Brazil) corresponds to 4 (USA);
• 40 (Brazil) corresponds to 6 (USA);
• 42 (Brazil) corresponds to 8 (USA);
• 44 (Brazil) corresponds to 10 (USA);
• 46 (Brazil) corresponds to 12 (USA).

Children's clothes, how to choose?

Choosing children's clothes in the USA is perhaps the simplest task on the list.

This is because the US x Brazil size chart in this category ends up being more similar.

This is especially true for children's clothing, which tends to be:

• 2 (BR) corresponds to 2-3 (USA);
• 4 (BR) corresponds to 4-5 (USA);
• 6 (BR) corresponds to 5-6 (USA);
• 8 (BR) corresponds to 7-8 (USA);
• 10 (BR) corresponds to 9-10 (USA);
• 12 (BR) corresponds to 11-12 (USA);
• 14 (BR) corresponds to 13-14 (USA).

An interesting tip is that children's sizes usually correspond to their age.

Therefore, a 13-14 outfit usually fits children aged 13 to 14.

With this, we can see that this table is valid for children, but not for babies.

For babies up to 2 years old, this conversion is even simpler, as clothes tend to come with age.

Therefore, clothes for babies aged 0 to 2 months will be labeled 0 to 2 months, and the same goes for other sizes, up to 24 months.

US x Brazil size chart: shoes 

Finally, we finally come to the US vs Brazil size chart to choose shoes.

Shoe measurements in the USA are very different from Brazilian measurements.

To choose shoes feminine, see the table below:

• 34 (BR) corresponds to 6 (USA);
• 35 (BR) corresponds to 6 ½ (USA);
• 36 (BR) corresponds to 7 ½ (USA);
• 37 (BR) corresponds to 8 ½ (USA);
• 38 (BR) corresponds to 9 (USA);
• 39 (BR) corresponds to 9 ½ (USA).

Now for shoes male, the table is:

• 39 (BR) corresponds to 8 (USA);
• 40(BR) corresponds to 8 ½ (USA);
• 41 (BR) corresponds to 9 (USA);
• 42 (BR) corresponds to 10 ½ (USA);
• 43 (BR) corresponds to 11 ½ (USA);
• 44 (BR) corresponds to 12 (USA).

Finally, for shoes children's, use the table:

• 24 (BR) corresponds to 8 ½ (USA);
• 25 (BR) corresponds to 9 (USA);
• 26 (BR) corresponds to 10 (USA);
• 27 (BR) corresponds to 11 (USA);
• 28 (BR) corresponds to 11 ½ (USA);
• 29 (BR) corresponds to 12 ½ (USA).

These are the official tables, but when in doubt, it's always worth trying them out to ensure good shopping on your trip!