42 inch waist in cm
A 42-inch waist is 106.7 cm. In clothes that’s jeans size W42, roughly an EU 58, and usually a men’s XL.
What a 42-inch waist means in clothes
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Centimetres (exact) | 106.68 cm |
| Millimetres | 1067 mm |
| Jeans size | W42 |
| EU men’s trousers | 58 |
| Men’s letter size (typical) | XL |
| Belt size (waist + 2″) | 44″ · 112 cm |
Waist size chart: inches, cm, EU and letter
| Waist | cm | Jeans | EU | Letter (men) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26″ | 66.0 cm | W26 | 42 | XS |
| 28″ | 71.1 cm | W28 | 44 | S |
| 30″ | 76.2 cm | W30 | 46 | S |
| 32″ | 81.3 cm | W32 | 48 | M |
| 34″ | 86.4 cm | W34 | 50 | M |
| 36″ | 91.4 cm | W36 | 52 | L |
| 38″ | 96.5 cm | W38 | 54 | L |
| 40″ | 101.6 cm | W40 | 56 | XL |
| 42″ | 106.7 cm | W42 | 58 | XL |
| 44″ | 111.8 cm | W44 | 60 | XXL |
| 46″ | 116.8 cm | W46 | 62 | XXL |
Odd jeans sizes (W29, W31, W33…) sit between the rows: add 2.54 cm per inch.
How to measure your waist
Natural waist: wrap a soft tape around the narrowest part of your torso, usually just above the belly button. Keep it level, snug but not tight, and breathe out normally.
Where your jeans sit: most jeans and trousers sit lower than the natural waist, on the hips. If you’re buying trousers, measure there too — that number is usually the one that matters.
Check a pair that fits: lay it flat, measure straight across the waistband and double it. Many brands’ labels are generous, so this is often a truer guide than the label.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 42 inch waist in cm?
106.7 cm (106.68 cm exactly).
What is a 42 inch waist in EU size?
Roughly an EU 58 in men’s trousers — the usual rule is waist in inches plus 16.
Is a 42 inch waist a XL?
In most men’s brands, yes — a 42-inch waist is typically a XL. Letter sizes vary between brands more than numbered sizes do.
What jeans size is a 42 inch waist?
W42. The W number on jeans is the waist in inches; the L number is the inside-leg length.
What belt size do I need for a 42 inch waist?
Usually a 44-inch belt (112 cm) — about two inches above your trouser waist size.