Conversion table for adults:

How does it work? Very easy, you just have to locate your country (Spain, Chile, UK, Europe, Mexico…) in the table. If your country does not appear or you do not know your equivalent in European size, go to method 2.

For example, let's say we live in Europe or we know what size we wear with the European system and you want to know what size you are in Chinese shoes. Let's say we have a 40 in Europe. Now we just have to follow the line of Europe until we find the number 40.

Since we know that AliExpress sellers almost always use the American size, we will lower the column until we find the U.S & Canada row. You will see that there are two rows, one with an M (men) and one with a W (women). Therefore if I am a woman my shoe size in AliExpress would be a 9 and if I am a man it would be a 7.5.

Conversion chart for children and babies:

It works the same way as the first board, the only difference is that with children's shoes you don't distinguish by gender (boy or girl) the sizes are universal.

Sellers in their ads can also attach their own charts to guide you in choosing your size. They work exactly the same as the previous ones. This is an example of a table you can find in a product to know your shoe size in AliExpress.

Method 3 – Measuring tape: how to measure your foot?

My country does not appear in the conversion table… Don't worry! In these cases, you can measure your foot and use the seller's conversion table to determine your size. In fact, it is one of the most reliable methods.

In order to measure your foot, it is very important that you do it in the following way so that you don't make any mistakes. Although you can do it alone, it is always easier if someone helps you:

• Put a piece of paper on the floor.
• Put your foot on the paper, it is important that your foot is not bigger than the paper. If this is the case, you can put two pieces of paper together.
• Now relax your foot and use a pen to mark the heel of your foot with a line and your longest toe.
• Now it's simply a matter of measuring with a measuring tape the distance between the two points you marked on the paper and write it down in centimeters (CM) if possible since boards usually use this unit.

You can also do this by resting the heel of your foot against a straight wall as shown in the example below:

Now all you have to do is go to the conversion table or the measurement table offered by the seller and see what size your foot size is. If you are between two sizes, it is always convenient to choose the larger size.

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Here we leave you with some highly reputable shoe and bag sellers with standard sizes (i.e. they do not vary):

Clothing: How to find your size in AliExpress (men, women, and children)

Am I an “XS”, “S”, “M”, “L”, “XL”…, What do these sizes correspond to…, How do AliExpress clothing sizes work? These are the questions we all ask ourselves when we have to choose a size in AliExpress.

As we know, the size numbers vary greatly depending on the country in which we live, there can even be differences between two stores in our country depending on the pattern the brand uses. AliExpress sellers in many cases offer a size number conversion chart, but it must be said that many times they do not include the conversion to our country's sizes (whether it is Spanish, Chilean, Mexican, American, Italian, Portuguese, French…).

Method 1: Use international conversion tables

In cases where neither the Italian nor Spanish number comes up, you can use an international size chart and compare it to the seller's to get the exact conversion.

(this is a guide that can change depending on the seller, so if we don't see it clearly it is better to contact the seller directly).

Method 2 – Obtaining clothes size with measuring tape and equivalence chart (recommended)

While the above method may work, it is not the most accurate. We always recommend that you obtain your clothing size in AliExpress using the tape measure, this way you will avoid surprises when the garment arrives home.

AlixBlog Tip: We know it can be annoying to have to take all your measurements, but if you write them down on a piece of paper or on the computer and save them you only have to do it once and you can use the notes as a reference in the future 😉.

There are several types of conversion tables, depending on the seller you will find one or the other (sometimes both). Although they are different and have different information, they work exactly the same. Below are some examples:

Some determine your size with standard (more reliable) measurements:

Others that determine your size by calculating your weight and height (not so recommended since we're all built different):

One thing you will have to be careful with is not to get confused with the measurements in centimeters (cm) and inches since they are two totally different measurement systems. So first of all make sure that the table is available with the information in your measurement system.

With this in mind we can proceed to teach you how to take your measurements with the tape measure. We will divide this section into 4 parts:

A – Top part: T-Shirts, Blouses, Hats, Shirts, etc…

This section applies to clothing that goes on top, i.e. jackets, shirts, t-shirts, blouses, vests, sweaters, jackets, tank tops…

Instructions to measure yourself:

When it comes to measuring your size, it's best to have someone help you. As we mentioned before, if you write down all your measurements and save them, you can use them as a reference the next time you buy at AliExpress (this is what we all do at AlixBlog).

• Bust: Take measurements by passing the measuring tapes under the armpits and around the chest and shoulder blades (the paddles we have on our back).
• Shoulder: Measure from one shoulder to the other in a straight line and let the tape pass through the back.
• Sleeve / Outside sleeve: Measure from the shoulder (where the bone ends) to the wrist.
• Length: Place your arm close to your body and measure from your shoulder to your hip.
• Neck width: Simply measure around the lower part of the neck.
• Weight.

Once you have this data you can go to the conversion table and compare your measurements with those of the product you want. Obviously your measurements are not going to be exactly the same as those shown in the table, so you will have to choose the size that best fits within the ranges (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL…).

B – Bottom: Pants, Skirts, Leggings, etc…

This section is applicable for all those who want to buy clothes for the bottom, whether they are jeans, leggings, skirts, shorts, ski pants, etc.

Instructions to measure yourself:

As we have said before, it is easier if someone helps you take note of the measures.

• Waist: Measure around the height where you normally wear your pants, do not tighten the tape too much, it is advisable to put a finger between the measuring tape and your body.
• Hip: Measure around the widest part of the hip.
• Thigh: Measure around the widest part of the thigh.
• Length: Measure from the hip to below the ankle.

Now that you have all your measurements, you can go to the conversion table and see which size is equivalent to your measurements. As we said before, don't be afraid if your measurements are not exactly the same as those on the table, we all have different bodies, just choose the size (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL…) that is closest to your measurements.

C – Dresses: Long, party dresses, etc.

Dress sizes are a mixture of top and bottom measurements.

Instructions to measure yourself:

• Waist: Measure around the height where you normally wear your pants, do not tighten the tape too much, it is advisable to put a finger between the measuring tape and your body.
• Hip: Measure around the widest part of the hip.
• Thigh: Measure around the widest part of the thigh.
• Length: Measure from the hip to below the ankle.
• Bust: Take measurements by passing the measuring tapes under the armpits and around the chest and shoulder blades (the paddles we have on our back).
• Shoulder: Measure from one shoulder to the other in a straight line and let the tape pass through the back.
• Sleeve / Outside sleeve: Measure from the shoulder (where the bone ends) to the wrist.
• Length: Place your arm close to your body and measure from your shoulder to your hip.
• Neck width: Simply measure around the lower part of the neck.
• Weight.

Once you have this information, you can go to the seller's conversion table and compare your measurements with those in the table. Keep in mind that it is almost impossible for your measurements to be 100% identical to those of the seller, so don't panic, simply choose the size (XS, S, M, L, XL…) that most closely resembles your measurements.

D – Clothing for children and babies:

Baby and children sizes are much easier to determine, as they are usually quite accurate. Below is a reference table. Note that not all children and babies are the same, so if in doubt, you can use the metric measurement system.

Last tips before buying clothes at AliExpress: look at the reviews and contact the seller if you have doubts about the size

It's always a good idea to look at the reviews that consumers leave on AliExpress about the garment you want to buy. Not only will they give you an idea of the quality of the product, but they will also let you know if it is advisable to choose one size more or one size less. Finally, if you have any questions about the seller's sizes, contact them. This is something that very few people do and is really very useful.

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Other sizes: Rings, hats, gloves, underwear, bras, panties, socks, gloves…

Finally we will review how to find your size for slightly less frequent products.

Underwear sizes (underwear, bras, panties, socks)

Let's start with the simple. To find panties and briefs you simply have to use the same system we have shown you in the section on clothing sizes. It's quite simple, you just have to measure yourself with a measuring tape around where you usually wear your underwear. Then go to the conversion table and see what size you are.

For bras, you can also use the measuring tape if the cup measurement system is not the one you use in your country. This is how you have to measure (the bust at 45 degrees to determine the cup size and the bottom of the breasts to determine the band size):

For socks simply use the steps we show you in the section on shoes. Socks work the same way as shoes. The only difference is that they go by ranges, like for example the European number 39 to 42 is size M (if my foot size falls between this range then I would buy size M socks).

Jewelry and bijouterie sizes (rings and bracelets)

Determining your ring size in AliExpress is very easy. AliExpress ring sizes are the same as other online stores. You only have to measure the circumference of your finger. We'll leave you a couple of tables (the same process with bracelets and necklaces but instead of the finger, you measure your wrist or neck). With the first one you can get the ring size by measuring the diameter (from one side to the other of the ring) of some ring you already have and you know it fits you.

The second table shows you how to measure your finger circumference and then determine your size. To measure the circumference of your finger use a piece of thread or string. Once you get the measurements you must go to the table where it says “Size” (note that there are inches and millimeters, obviously use the column with the unit you have used).

In any case, sellers usually include some table with the sizes of their AliExpress rings to make your job easier. There are also some rings that are one size fits all (usually cheaper or costume jewelry) and that have an average size. If the ring is for a gift we recommend choosing a standard size ring or use the first method by measuring the diameter of another ring.

Gloves: How to measure your hand to determine your size

Since we are talking about how to measure your fingers, we also want to show you how to determine your hand size in case you want to buy some gloves in AliExpress (whether they are for dressing, riding a motorcycle, bicycle…). The process is very quick: with the help of a tape measure get the measurements of your wrist circumference, then measure the distance between your wrist to your middle finger (see example below).

Sunglasses, bags, watches…

Here are several photos that show you how to know the measurements and dimensions of other types of products. For example, so you don't get your sunglasses too big, sometimes it's worth taking a look at the dimensions of the product.

The same is true for bags and briefcases. It is convenient to know more or less the dimensions it has so that it fits perfectly to your needs. For example, in the case of a briefcase, see if it is big enough to carry your laptop.

Finally, when choosing a watch, it is also important to pay attention to the size of the watch as it will not look the same on different wrists. That's why we recommend you look at the diameter of the watch case to see if it is too big for your wrist, although you might like it that way. In many watches there are versions for men and women with different case diameters and strap lengths.

As before, here are some AliExpress sellers who offer good accessories and have uniform sizes.