For German men’s underwear, size 4 = S, size 5 = M, size 6 = L, size 7 = XL and size 8 = XXL. The complete conversion including all plus sizes – with the matching waist and hip measurements in centimetres – is shown in this chart:
| German size | International size | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | S | bis 85 cm | bis 98 cm |
| 5 | M | 86–90 cm | 99–102 cm |
| 6 | L | 91–95 cm | 103–106 cm |
| 7 | XL | 96–100 cm | 107–110 cm |
| 8 | XXL | 101–105 cm | 111–114 cm |
| 9 | 3XL | 106–110 cm | 115–118 cm |
| 10 | 4XL | 111–115 cm | 119–122 cm |
| 12 | 5XL | 116–120 cm | 123–126 cm |
| 14 | 6XL | ab 121 cm | ab 127 cm |
For undershirts the waist or chest measurement is decisive, for underpants the hip measurement at the widest part of the seat. Keep the measuring tape comfortably loose. You will find all details, measuring diagrams and our interactive size calculator on the size charts page.
Men’s underwear size 5 is which size?
Size 5 corresponds to the international size M (waist 86–90 cm).
Which size is size 6?
Size 6 corresponds to size L (waist 91–95 cm).
Which size is size 7?
Size 7 corresponds to size XL (waist 96–100 cm).
Which size is size 8?
Size 8 corresponds to size XXL (waist 101–105 cm).
SCHIESSER pyjamas and nightwear do not use the underwear sizes 4–14 but the international sizes S to XXL or the German clothing sizes 48–56.
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