Butterick vs Burda Size Chart
Side-by-side body measurements in inches. Butterick measurements on the left, Burda on the right.
Updated 2026
Amber cells = measurement differs between brands
Misses
| Size | BustButterick | BustBurda | WaistButterick | WaistBurda | HipButterick | HipBurda | Back lengthButterick | Back lengthBurda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 30.5″ | — | 23″ | — | 32.5″ | — | 15.5″ | — |
| 8 | 31.5″ | — | 24″ | — | 33.5″ | — | 15.75″ | — |
| 10 | 32.5″ | — | 25″ | — | 34.5″ | — | 16″ | — |
| 12 | 34″ | — | 26.5″ | — | 36″ | — | 16.25″ | — |
| 14 | 36″ | — | 28″ | — | 38″ | — | 16.5″ | — |
| 16 | 38″ | — | 30″ | — | 40″ | — | 16.75″ | — |
| 18 | 40″ | — | 32″ | — | 42″ | — | 17″ | — |
| 20 | 42″ | — | 34″ | — | 44″ | — | 17.25″ | — |
| 34 | — | 32.5″ | — | 25″ | — | 35″ | — | 15.75″ |
| 36 | — | 34″ | — | 26.5″ | — | 36.5″ | — | 16″ |
| 38 | — | 35.5″ | — | 28″ | — | 38″ | — | 16.25″ |
| 40 | — | 37″ | — | 29.5″ | — | 39.5″ | — | 16.5″ |
| 42 | — | 38.5″ | — | 31″ | — | 41″ | — | 16.75″ |
| 44 | — | 40″ | — | 32.5″ | — | 42.5″ | — | 17″ |
| 46 | — | 42″ | — | 35″ | — | 44.5″ | — | 17.25″ |
| 48 | — | 44″ | — | 37.5″ | — | 47″ | — | 17.5″ |
| 50 | — | 46″ | — | 40″ | — | 49.5″ | — | 17.75″ |
| 52 | — | 48″ | — | 42.5″ | — | 52″ | — | 18″ |
Differences highlighted in amber. All measurements in inches.
Men's
| Size | ChestButterick | ChestBurda | WaistButterick | WaistBurda | HipButterick | HipBurda | NeckButterick | NeckBurda | Sleeve lengthButterick | Sleeve lengthBurda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 32″ | — | 26″ | — | 33″ | — | 13.5″ | — | 32″ | — |
| S | 34″ | — | 28″ | — | 35″ | — | 14″ | — | 33″ | — |
| M | 38″ | — | 32″ | — | 39″ | — | 15″ | — | 34″ | — |
| L | 42″ | — | 36″ | — | 43″ | — | 16″ | — | 35″ | — |
| XL | 46″ | — | 40″ | — | 47″ | — | 17″ | — | 36″ | — |
| XXL | 50″ | — | 44″ | — | 51″ | — | 18″ | — | 37″ | — |
| 44 | — | 34.5″ | — | 29.5″ | — | 36″ | — | 14″ | — | 32.5″ |
| 46 | — | 36″ | — | 31″ | — | 37.5″ | — | 14.5″ | — | 33″ |
| 48 | — | 38″ | — | 33″ | — | 39.5″ | — | 15″ | — | 33.5″ |
| 50 | — | 39.5″ | — | 34.5″ | — | 41″ | — | 15.5″ | — | 34″ |
| 52 | — | 41″ | — | 36″ | — | 42.5″ | — | 16″ | — | 34.5″ |
| 54 | — | 43″ | — | 38″ | — | 44.5″ | — | 16.5″ | — | 35″ |
| 56 | — | 45″ | — | 40″ | — | 46.5″ | — | 17″ | — | 35.5″ |
Differences highlighted in amber. All measurements in inches.
Tips for comparing Butterick and Burda
- Always choose your size based on your body measurements, not your ready-to-wear clothing size.
- If your measurements fall between sizes, cut the larger size and take in at the seams.
- Highlighted cells (amber) show where the two brands differ — pay extra attention to those measurements.
- Check our grading guide if you need to blend between two sizes.
- Use the Size Finder tool to find your size in both brands at once.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which brand runs larger, Butterick or Burda?
These brands share identical body measurements in all shared sizes — you can use the same size in both.
Can I use the same size in both Butterick and Burda?
Yes — the measurements are identical for all shared sizes.
Can I use a Butterick size for a Burda pattern?
In most cases yes — if your measurements match the same size number in both brands' charts, the patterns should fit similarly. However, ease and style lines vary by designer, so always compare the finished garment measurements when possible.