Men's sizes
US men's size 48 worldwide
US men's jacket and suit size 48 (chest in inches) is EU 58 in German, French and Italian sizing, and UK 48. In letter sizes that is usually XL. It fits a chest of about 116 cm (45.5 in) and a waist of 110 cm (43.5 in). European short sizing calls this 29, long sizing 114.
US men's size 48 in every sizing system
| USUnited States, Canada (chest in inches) | 48 |
|---|---|
| UKUnited Kingdom (chest in inches) | 48 |
| EUEU sizing (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) | 58 |
| FRFrance, Belgium | 58 |
| ITItaly | 58 |
| INTLetter sizes (XS–3XL) | XL |
| ShortShort sizes (EU system, stocky build) | 29 |
| LongLong sizes (EU system, tall and slim) | 114 |
| Bust / chest | 116 cm |
| Waist | 110 cm |
Will US men's size 48 actually fit?
If your chest is larger than 116 cm (45.5 in), go for size 50. If your chest is closer to 112 cm (44 in), try size 46.
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 48
What is US men's size 48 in EU sizes?
US 48 is EU 58. European jacket sizes are simply the US chest size plus 10.
Is US men's size 48 a medium or a large?
Size 48 is usually sold as XL. What counts is the chest measurement of about 116 cm (45.5 in).
What chest size fits a US 48 jacket?
A chest of about 116 cm (45.5 in) and a waist of about 110 cm (43.5 in).
What are European short and long sizes for 48?
The short size is 29 and the long size is 114 – same width, different sleeve and body length.