United Kingdom Size 16–18 to US: 2XL (20–22)

Cross-market women’s underwear, panty, and thong conversion mapping 16–18 specifications into 2XL (20–22).

From Standard & Size
UK
Converted Equivalent
US
L (12–14)
Based on row equivalence: US L (12–14) | EU 44–46
Standard cross-walk matching active anthropometric row parameters.
United Kingdom Size 16–18 to US: 2XL (20–22) Conversion

Analyzing Women’s Underwear Size Equivalence Across Markets

United Kingdom Size 16–18: Waist contouring range of 76.2–81.3 cm\text{cm} (30–32 in\text{in}), full hip range of 101.6–106.7 cm\text{cm} (40–42 in\text{in}), style variants Briefs, High-Waist Panties & Boy Shorts, and fit classification Comfort Stretch Fit.

US: 2XL (20–22): Waist contouring range of 91.4–96.5 cm\text{cm} (36–38 in\text{in}), full hip range of 116.8–121.9 cm\text{cm} (46–48 in\text{in}), style variants Extended Plus Briefs & High-Waist Cuts, and fit classification Extended Plus Fit.

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