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UK/US 42 Suit Jacket Size in EU and Chest cm
A UK or US 42 suit jacket is an EU (and Italian) 52, for a chest of about 107 cm (42 in), and is usually labelled L.
| UK | US | EU / IT | Chest | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 42 | 52 | 107 cm | L |
Good to know
- UK and US jacket sizes are the chest in inches. European and Italian sizes are about 10 higher.
- Short, Regular and Long (S/R/L) after the number describe the jacket length, not the chest.
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Questions
What is a UK 42 suit in EU size?
EU (and Italian) 52.
What chest size is a 42 jacket?
About 42 inches (107 cm).
Is a 42 suit a medium?
It is usually labelled L.
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