Thong Size Guide

Finding the right thong can be difficult if you have never bought one before. Here are a few basic things to keep in mind.

Thong Sizes in the United States and Europe

Letters used to denote the various sizes are XS, S, M, L, XL and XXL. In the United States, the sizes are 4 (XS), 6 (S), 8 (M), 10 (L), 12 (XL) and 14 (XXL). In the United Kingdom, the sizes are 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 (their equivalents are XS, S, M, L XL and XXL).

In France the sizes used are 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 and 46. In Italy it is 40, 42, 44, 46, 48 and 50. In Australia the sizes are 8, 42, 12, 14, 16 and 18. These aforementioned sizes are all equal to XS, S, M, L XL and XXL.

How to Get the Right Thong Size

The 4/XSmall size is ideal if your waistline measures 23-24” and the hips measure 33”-34”. The 5/Small is suitable for those with waists measuring 25-26” and hips measuring 35”-36”.

The 6/Medium is recommended for those with 27-28” waists and 37”-38” hips. The 7/Large size is usually worn by those who have 29-30” waists and 39”-40” hips. For those with 31-32” waists and 41”-42” hips, size 8/XLarge is suitable.

The 9/2XLarge is for those with waists that measure 33-34” and hips 43”-44”. Those with 35-36” waists and 45”-46” hips should get thongs 10/3XLarge. The 114XLarge thong size is ideal for those with waists measuring 37-38” and 47”-48” hips.

A waistline measuring 39-40” and hips 49”-50” should try 12/5XLarge sizes. The 13/6XLarge is for those with waists measuring 41-42” and hips 51”-52”. For those with 43”-44” waists and 53”-54” hips, the 14/7XLarge is ideal. The 15/8XLarge thong is for those with 55”-56” hips and 45”-46” waistlines.

Variations in Measurements

Some thongs are sold using the following measurements: Size 2 is for those with waists measuring 23-24”; the 4 size is for those with 25-26” waists; size 6 is for those with 27-28” waists and those with measurements of 29-30” should get size 8. Size 10 is ideal for those with 31-32” waistlines.

The thong size 12 is for hose with 33-34” waistlines; size 14 is for those with 35-36”waists; size 16 is for those with 37-38” measurements; those with 39-40” waists will be comfortable in size 18. Size 20 is for those with a waistline of 41-42.

Thong Types

There are three main variants; the g-string (or t-back), the tanga and the Rio. The Rio comes with strings and provides the greatest coverage; usually 2/3 of the buttocks is covered. The tanga covers the front and has cut on the rear.

The g-string or t-back offers the least coverage. These three types are available in the sizes mentioned earlier. Of course there are now numerous variants derived from these three.

Finding the right thong size is not as hard as getting the right style. You can start with the Rio and move onto the other ones when you’re are more comfortable.