Chinese dress size to US
Chinese dress labels can look familiar but often run smaller than US expectations. Bust, waist and garment length matter more than the letter.
Quick answer: For many Chinese women dress charts, M is about US 6, L about US 8 and XL about US 10. Check bust and waist in centimeters.
01 /Examples and fit notes
Taobao dress
If a chart says L and 92 cm bust, it is closer to US 8 than US large.
Bodycon dress
Stretch fabric can fit closer than woven fabric, but length still matters.
Important note
Dress fit depends on bust, waist, hip and garment length.
Note 2
Do not assume Chinese XL equals US XL.
02 /How to use this lookup
This page answers one specific size search intent. For the best fit, start with the linked main converter and use the centimeter measurements on the Chinese chart whenever they are available.
Marketplace labels are useful shortcuts, but brand charts, garment type, fabric stretch and body measurements can change the final fit. Treat the lookup as a nearest match, not a guaranteed size.
03 /Size conversion context
Chinese size labels are practical lookup shortcuts, not universal brand guarantees. A CN shoe label, clothing size, bra code or Taobao chart row can vary by seller, product category, last shape, fabric stretch and whether the chart shows body measurements or garment measurements.
When possible, use the centimeter value first: foot length for shoes, bust/waist/hip for clothing, under-bust and cup difference for bras, and the specific Taobao chart row for marketplace listings. Then use the converter result as the nearest US, UK or EU match.
For the broader explanation, read Chinese size chart to US complete guide. For why these pages give estimates instead of promises, read Why Chinese size conversion is an estimate.