Men's pants size 56 EU to US

What is the equivalent size to the European size 56 for men's pants in the US?

Men's pants size 56 in Europe is equivalent to size 40 in the US.

This equivalence of the European size of men's tousers usually applies to almost all brands, however, it may be the case that some brands meet this equivalence.

However, this is something that is very rare, since it is normal for brands to use standard measurements so that the 56 EU size of men's pants always has a size W40 in its US equivalence.

EU 56 =  W40

What are the measurements of a men's pants size EU 56 in the US?

Men's pants size 56 in Europe have the following measurements:

• Waist: 40 - 41 inch / 101.6 - 104.1 cm
• Hip: 47 - 48 inch / 119.4 - 121.9 cm

In order to know the correct measurements of a pair of men's trousers to be worn, the correct hip and waist measurements must be taken. To be able to measure these elements, you must take into account from where the measurements should be taken. In the case of the waist should be measured from the narrowest area and the hip should be measured from the widest area.

Therefore, if a men's waist measures 40 - 41 inches (101.6 - 104.1 cm) and the hip has a measurement of 101.6 - 104.1 inches (119.4 - 121.9 cm), the pants size to wear is 56 EU or W40.