What Size Is 27 in Jeans?

There are two jean sizing scales in the United States. Typically, designer or premium brands use the waist measurement-derived sizing scale. To determine true jean size by waist, the smallest part of the waist should be measured.

In the UK, Australia and New Zealand, a size 27 translates to a size 9. In Italy, it is a size 40/42. In France, it is a size 36/38. In Japan, it is a size 7/9. In Denmark, a size 27 is between a size 32 and 34.