Meyer Trousers and Shorts – What size should I buy?

Meyer trousers and shorts available in a vast range of sizes and for extra flexibility are available in both UK and DE sizes both having distinct features to help you get the perfect fit. Read on to find out how to select the perfect size for you. We hope you find this guide useful and if you would like further help or details please don’t hesitate to get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.

Trousers, shorts and M5 Jeans on our site showing waist and leg measurements only (e.g. “W36 L32”) are UK sized trousers and you should pick your usual size. Use the “UK Trouser and M5 Jean Sizes” size chart below for accurate measurements.

Trousers and shorts showing a “DE” size in brackets (e.g. “W34 L32 (DE 50)”) are sized using the DE trouser size system. Use the “DE Trouser Sizing” chart below to find your perfect size.

Need your Meyer Trousers altering? We can alter your trousers prior to delivery and have your trousers ready to wear delivered to your door. Contact us to find out more.

All M5 jeans are sized using standard UK inch sizing.

To determine your size, follow the instructions below to get started.

1. Measure the waistband
First, measure the waistband of an existing pair of trousers. The easiest way to do this is lay the trousers flat on a table, with the top button closed. Use a measuring tape or ruler to measure from edge to edge of the waistband with a slight tension while you measure it. Multiply the number by 2 to determine your waist size.

2. Measure the inside leg
Second, measure the inside leg of an existing pair. To do this, with the trousers lay flat on a table measure the entire inside seam from the crotch to the end of the trouser leg, again with a slight tension to the trousers while you measure them.

UK Trouser and M5 Jean Sizes

Short Leg – 30″ Inch

Size	Actual Waist	Actual Leg
W32 L30	32″/83cm	30″/76cm
W34 L30	34″/88cm	30″/76cm
W36 L30	36″/93cm	30″/76cm
W38 L30	38″/98cm	30″/76cm
W40 L30	40″/104cm	30″/76cm
W42 L30	42″/109cm	30″/76cm
W44 L30	44″/114cm	30″/76cm
W46 L30	46″/119cm	30″/76cm

Regular Leg – 32″ Inch

Size	Actual Waist	Actual Leg
W32 L32	32″/83cm	32″/81cm
W34 L32	34″/88cm	32″/81cm
W36 L32	36″/93cm	32″/81cm
W38 L32	38″/98cm	32″/81cm
W40 L32	40″/104cm	32″/81cm
W42 L32	42″/109cm	32″/81cm
W44 L32	44″/114cm	32″/81cm
W46 L32	46″/119cm	32″/81cm

Long Leg – 34″ Inch

Size	Actual Waist	Actual Leg
W34 L34	34″/88cm	34″/86cm
W36 L34	36″/93cm	34″/86cm
W38 L34	38″/98cm	34″/86cm
W40 L34	40″/104cm	34″/86cm
W42 L34	42″/109cm	34″/86cm

DE Trouser Sizing (DE Sized Trousers Only)

When determining your DE trouser size, use the actual waist and actual leg measurement columns.

Rise – The distance/measurement between the top of the waistband and the seam of the crotch at the front of the trousers

‘Stocky’ Sizes – With a 1/2 inch lower rise compared to UK sizes

DE Size	Equiv. UK	Actual Waist	Actual Leg
23	W32 L30	33.5″/85cm	29.9″/76cm
24	W34 L30	35″/89cm	30.7″/78cm
25	W36 L30	36.6″/93cm	31.5″/80cm
26	W38 L30	38.2″/97cm	31.9″/81cm
27	W40 L32	39.8″/101cm	32.3″/82cm
28	W42 L32	42.1″/107cm	32.3″/82cm
29	W44 L32	44.5″/113cm	32.7″/83cm
30	W46 L32	46.9″/119cm	32.7″/83cm
31	W48 L32	49.2″/125cm	33.1″/84cm
32	W48 L32	50.8″/129cm	33.5″/85cm
33	W48 L32	53.1″/135cm	33.5″/85cm

Regular Sizes – With rise equivalent to UK sizes

DE Size	Equiv. UK	Actual Waist	Actual Leg
46	W30 L32	31.9″/81cm	32.3″/82cm
48	W32 L32	33.5″/85cm	32.7″/83cm
50	W34 L32	35″/89cm	33.1″/84cm
52	W36 L32	36.6″/93cm	33.9″/86cm
54	W38 L34	38.2″/97cm	33.9″/86cm
56	W40 L34	40.6″/103cm	34.3″/87cm
58	W42 L34	42.9″/109cm	34.3″/87cm
60	W44 L34	45.3″/115cm	34.6″/88cm
62	W46 L34	47.6″/121cm	35″/89cm

Meyer Shorts and Bermuda Sizing

Meyer shorts also offer options to ensure you get the perfect fit. They are available in two leg lengths. Their regular leg length shorts are perfect for all short, regular and long legs. While their shorter shorts are 2 inches shorter, perfect if you would usually buy a short leg trouser and/or prefer a slightly shorter short.

What size Meyer shorts should I buy?

UK Sized on our site (e.g. “W34 L32”)
L30 Shorts – Shorter Length
L32 Shorts – Regular Length

Dual Sized on our Site (e.g. “W34 L32 (DE50)”)
DE 23 to DE 33 Shorts – Shorter Length
DE 46 to DE 62 Shorts – Regular Length

DE sized shorts showing L34 are regular length shorts.

Still Unsure?

There is nothing like speaking to someone is there? We are here to help with any questions about sizing or any other queries you may have.

For further peace of mind we offer free returns on all UK orders.