Men's sizes
US men's size 42 worldwide
US men's jacket and suit size 42 (chest in inches) is EU 52 in German, French and Italian sizing, and UK 42. In letter sizes that is usually L. It fits a chest of about 104 cm (41 in) and a waist of 92 cm (36 in). European short sizing calls this 26, long sizing 102.
US men's size 42 in every sizing system
| USUnited States, Canada (chest in inches) | 42 |
|---|---|
| UKUnited Kingdom (chest in inches) | 42 |
| EUEU sizing (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) | 52 |
| FRFrance, Belgium | 52 |
| ITItaly | 52 |
| INTLetter sizes (XS–3XL) | L |
| ShortShort sizes (EU system, stocky build) | 26 |
| LongLong sizes (EU system, tall and slim) | 102 |
| Bust / chest | 104 cm |
| Waist | 92 cm |
Will US men's size 42 actually fit?
If your chest is larger than 104 cm (41 in), go for size 44. If your chest is closer to 100 cm (39.5 in), try size 40.
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 42
What is US men's size 42 in EU sizes?
US 42 is EU 52. European jacket sizes are simply the US chest size plus 10.
Is US men's size 42 a medium or a large?
Size 42 is usually sold as L. What counts is the chest measurement of about 104 cm (41 in).
What chest size fits a US 42 jacket?
A chest of about 104 cm (41 in) and a waist of about 92 cm (36 in).
What are European short and long sizes for 42?
The short size is 26 and the long size is 102 – same width, different sleeve and body length.