Italian Suit Size Calculator
Convert your measurements to Italian suit sizes
Measure around the fullest part of your chest
Measure around your natural waistline
🇮🇹 Pro Tip: Italian suit sizing is based on half your chest measurement in centimeters. A 100cm chest = Size 50.
Your Italian Suit Size
US/UK Size
Italian Size (IT/EU)
Standard Italian sizing
US Size
American sizing
UK Size
British sizing
Drop Size Analysis
Your Drop Size
cm
Chest minus waist difference
Fit Recommendation
Nearby Sizes
Consider these if you're between sizes:
Italian Suit Size Chart
| Italian | US/UK | Chest (cm) |
|---|---|---|
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About Italian Suit Size Calculator
Italian suits are world-renowned for their impeccable craftsmanship, elegant silhouettes, and superior fabrics. Understanding Italian sizing is essential for achieving that perfectly tailored look.
Understanding Italian Suit Sizing
Italian suit sizes differ significantly from US, UK, and other European sizing systems. Italian sizing is based on the half chest measurement in centimeters, which creates the distinctive sizing numbers like 48, 50, 52, etc.
Italian Size Formula
Italian Size = Chest measurement (cm) ÷ 2
For example:
- 96 cm chest = Size 48
- 100 cm chest = Size 50
- 104 cm chest = Size 52
How to Measure for an Italian Suit
1. Chest Measurement
- Stand naturally with arms at your sides
- Wrap the tape measure around the fullest part of your chest
- Keep the tape level and snug but not tight
- Note the measurement in centimeters
2. Waist Measurement
- Measure around your natural waistline
- This is typically just above the navel
- Keep the tape comfortable, not tight
3. Shoulder Width
- Measure from one shoulder point to the other
- This is where the seam would fall on a well-fitted jacket
Italian Suit Size Chart
| Italian Size | US Size | UK Size | Chest (cm) | Chest (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 34 | 34 | 86-88 | 34-35 |
| 46 | 36 | 36 | 90-92 | 35-36 |
| 48 | 38 | 38 | 94-96 | 37-38 |
| 50 | 40 | 40 | 98-100 | 39-39 |
| 52 | 42 | 42 | 102-104 | 40-41 |
| 54 | 44 | 44 | 106-108 | 42-43 |
| 56 | 46 | 46 | 110-112 | 43-44 |
| 58 | 48 | 48 | 114-116 | 45-46 |
| 60 | 50 | 50 | 118-120 | 46-47 |
| 62 | 52 | 52 | 122-124 | 48-49 |
Italian Suit Fit Types
Slim Fit (Sartoria)
- Close to the body
- Minimal excess fabric
- Best for slim builds
- Consider sizing up if between sizes
Regular Fit (Classico)
- Traditional Italian cut
- Balanced proportions
- Suits most body types
- True to size
Relaxed Fit (Comodo)
- More room through the body
- Comfortable for all-day wear
- Consider sizing down if between sizes
Tips for Buying Italian Suits
- Try before you buy - Italian suits vary between designers
- Consider alterations - Italian suits often need tailoring for the perfect fit
- Check drop sizes - Italian suits come in different drop sizes (difference between chest and waist)
- Fabric matters - Italian fabrics may drape differently than American or British fabrics
- Button stance - Italian suits often have a higher button stance
Famous Italian Suit Brands
- Brioni - Luxury bespoke tailoring
- Kiton - Handcrafted Neapolitan style
- Canali - Contemporary Italian elegance
- Ermenegildo Zegna - Premium fabrics and modern cuts
- Corneliani - Classic Italian craftsmanship
- Brunello Cucinelli - Casual elegance
Pro Tip: When ordering online, always check the brand's specific size chart as Italian sizing can vary by 1-2 sizes between designers.
How the Calculation Works
Italian Size Formula
Italian Size = Chest measurement (cm) ÷ 2, rounded to nearest even number
US/UK Conversion
US/UK Size = Italian Size - 10
Drop Size
Drop size is the difference between chest and waist measurements, indicating your body type and helping determine the best fit style.
⚠️ Important Notes
- Italian sizing varies between designers and brands
- When in doubt, try the suit on before purchasing
- Consider alterations for the perfect fit
- Slim-fit Italian suits may run smaller than standard sizing