Women's pants size 42 EU to US

What is the equivalent size to the European size 42 for women's pants in the US?

Women's pants size 42 in Europe is equivalent to size 32 in the US.

This equivalence of the European size of women'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 42 EU size of women's pants always has a size W32 in its US equivalence.

EU 42 =  W32

What are the measurements of a women's pants size EU 42 in the US?

Women's pants size 42 in Europe have the following measurements:

• Waist: 32.5 - 33.5 inch / 82.6 - 85.1 cm
• Hip: 42 - 43.5 inch / 106.7 - 110.5 cm

In order to know the correct measurements of a pair of women'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 women's waist measures 32.5 - 33.5 inches (82.6 - 85.1 cm) and the hip has a measurement of 82.6 - 85.1 inches (106.7 - 110.5 cm), the pants size to wear is 42 EU or W32.