US
12
=
Germany
40
Also: UK 16EU 42INT LIT 48FR 44JP 15AU 16KR 100CN 180/100ABR 46
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| US | UK | EU | INT | IT | FR | DE | JP | AU | KR | CN | BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 30 | XXS | 36 | 32 | 28 | 3 | 4 | 44 | 155/76A | 34 |
| 2 | 6 | 32 | XS | 38 | 34 | 30 | 5 | 6 | 55 | 160/80A | 36 |
| 4 | 8 | 34 | S | 40 | 36 | 32 | 7 | 8 | 66 | 165/84A | 38 |
| 6 | 10 | 36 | M | 42 | 38 | 34 | 9 | 10 | 77 | 170/88A | 40 |
| 8 | 12 | 38 | M | 44 | 40 | 36 | 11 | 12 | 88 | 175/92A | 42 |
| 10 | 14 | 40 | L | 46 | 42 | 38 | 13 | 14 | 99 | 175/96A | 44 |
| 12 | 16 | 42 | L | 48 | 44 | 40 | 15 | 16 | 100 | 180/100A | 46 |
| 14 | 18 | 44 | XL | 50 | 46 | 42 | 17 | 18 | 105 | 180/104B | 48 |
| 16 | 20 | 46 | XXL | 52 | 48 | 44 | 19 | 20 | 110 | 185/108B | 50 |
| 18 | 22 | 48 | 3XL | 54 | 50 | 46 | 21 | 22 | 115 | 185/112B | 52 |
Convert US 12 to Other Systems
In women's dress, a US 12 corresponds to DE 40 according to standard international size charts. This is the most widely accepted conversion, though sizing can differ slightly depending on the brand or manufacturer. For the best results, compare this conversion with the specific product's size recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is US 12 in DE women's dress?
US size 12 in women's dress is equivalent to DE size 40. This conversion is based on standard international sizing charts and is widely accepted across brands and retailers.
What is US 12 in other sizing systems?
US size 12 in women's dress converts to: UK 16, EU 42, INT L. Use our converter above to see all available systems.
Is US 12 the same as DE 40?
Yes, US 12 is equivalent to DE 40 in standard women's dress sizing. However, fit can vary between brands, so trying on items or checking brand-specific size charts is always recommended.
How accurate are dress size conversions?
Our size conversions are based on international standards and verified against multiple authoritative sources. They represent the most widely accepted equivalents. However, individual brands may size slightly differently, so we recommend trying items on when possible or checking the brand's own size guide.