Buying in Mexican sizes is probably the most challenging among all the apparel sizes available. It’s very different from US sizes, but also not quite the same as European or the UK sizing. Mexican Shoe Sizes are here.
Mexican Clothing Sizes for Men
For men in general, the shirts sizes have tags showing ECH, CH, M, G, EG or EEG which literally translates to the US XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, and XXL. In numbers, Mexican men’s clothes sizes could also be labeled as 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 and 46.
| Mexican Size | US Size | Bust | Waist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Chica/36 | XS | 34.25 inches (87 cm) | 30 inches (76 cm) |
| Chica/38 | S | 37.5” (95 cm) | 31.5” (80 cm) |
| Mediana/40 | M | 39.75” (101 cm) | 33” (84 cm) |
| Grande/42 | L | 42” (107 cm) | 35.5” (90 cm) |
| Extra Grande/44 | XL | 44.5” (113 cm) | 37.75” (96 cm) |
| 2X Grande/46 | XXL | 46” (117 cm) | 39.5” (100 cm) |
| 3X Grande/48 | XXXL | 48.5” (123 cm) | 41” (104 cm) |
Mexican Clothing Sizes for Women
Mexican women sizes start with a 26, 28, 30, 32 and run through 48. This sizing is the equivalent of the US size 2, 4, 6, 8 until 24. Remember: In Mexican sizes, anything above a US 12 is considered to be an extra large size (talla extra).
| Mexican Size | US Size | Bust | Waist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 2 | 28” (71 cm) | 22” (56 cm) |
| 28 | 4 | 30” (76 cm) | 24” (61 cm) |
| 30 | 6 | 32” (81 cm) | 26” (66 cm) |
| 32 | 8 | 34” (86 cm) | 28” (71 cm) |
| 34 | 10 | 36” (91 cm) | 30” (76 cm) |
| 36 | 12 | 38” (97 cm) | 32” (81 cm) |
| 38 | 14 | 40” (102 cm) | 34” (86 cm) |
| 40 | 16 | 42” (107 cm) | 36” (91 cm) |
| 42 | 18 | 44” (112 cm) | 38” (96 cm) |
| 44 | 20 | 46” (117 cm) | 40” (101 cm) |
| 46 | 22 | 48” (122 cm) | 42” (106 cm) |
| 48 | 24 | 50” (127 cm) | 44” (111 cm) |
Mexican Clothing Sizes for Children
Mexican clothes sizes are usually labeled based on the child’s age. Sizes of tops, shirts, and sweater are generally from S-XL with age equivalent for the bottoms measuring from 4-16 for the pants, jeans, sweats, and shorts. Dresses for girls are also sized according to the age, which usually starts at a Mexico 6-14. The same applies to boys clothing sizes.
| Mexican Size | US Size | Bust | Waist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | 4 | 20 inches (51 cm) | 14” (36 cm) |
| 4-5 | 5 | 21.25” (54 cm) | 15” (38 cm) |
| 5-6 | 6 | 22.5” (57 cm) | 16” (40 cm) |
| 7-8 | 7 | 23.5” (60 cm) | 16.5” (42 cm) |
| 8-10 | 8 | 25” (63 cm) | 17.5” (44 cm) |
| 10-12 | 10 | 26” (66 cm) | 18” (46 cm) |
| 10-12 | 12 | 27” (69 cm) | 19” (48 cm) |
| 14-16 | 14 | 28” (72 cm) | 20” (50 cm) |
Understanding Mexican Sizes
Mexican sizes are different from either the US, European or the UK sizes. The country got its own sizing standard after many international retailers in the country complained of high return rate in apparel and noticed how Mexicans seem to not find the right fit of clothes or even shoes for them due to the differences in physical proportions of Mexicans with body types used for other internationally-recognized sizing standards and brands.
In average, Mexican males in their 18 to 25s are said to weigh 170.41 pounds (77.30 kilograms) and have a 5’5 inches (1.67 meters) in height. Average Mexican women in that age range typically weigh 138 pounds (62.9 kg) and are 5’2 inches (1.60 meters) tall.
For children, Mexican sizes are labeled generally based on age. Shirts or tops have a sizing standard from S-XL, and bottoms are labeled from 4-16. Instead of body measurements, the sizes for kids in Mexico are based on age.
Remember: There is no one standard of sizing used in Mexico. Depending on the brand of clothes or shoes, Mexican sizes could have either their own sizing standards or use the US, UK or European standards.