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Moncler Size Chart for Men: What Sizes 00 to 8 Mean

Buying Guide, Fashion, How to

Moncler Size Chart for Men: What Sizes 00 to 8 Mean

The Moncler size chart for men uses numbers on outerwear: size 0 is XS (IT 44), 1 is S (IT 46), 2 is M (IT 48), 3 is L (IT 50) and 4 is XL (IT 52), running from 00 to 8. Check the table before you buy from our Moncler edit of men’s jackets, such as the Maya. Browse down and puffer jackets at Coveti.

Updated October 2026.

Key Facts

  • Moncler men’s outerwear runs in ten numeric sizes, 00 to 8, from XXS (IT 42) to 5XL (IT 60).
  • Size 3 is a men’s Large (IT 50); size 4 is XL (IT 52); size 5 is XXL (IT 54).
  • Moncler’s jacket chart lists a 96 cm chest for size 2 and a 100 cm chest for size 3.
  • Knitwear, sweatshirts, tees, trousers and most Moncler Grenoble ski pants come in letter sizes, XXS to 4XL.
  • Moncler labels each piece Slim, Regular, Loose and Oversized fit, and gives no advice to size up.

What do Moncler sizes 00 to 8 mean?

Each Moncler number maps to one letter size and one Italian size, and the GB chest label rises by two with each step, from 32 at size 00 to 50 at size 8. The chart comes from Moncler’s own product pages; chest and waist measurements are given for sizes 0 to 4.

Moncler size Letter Italian (IT) GB chest label Chest (cm) Waist (cm) In one line
00 XXS 42 32 n/a n/a Moncler size 00 is XXS, IT 42, GB 32.
0 XS 44 34 88 76 Moncler size 0 is XS, IT 44, GB 34.
1 S 46 36 92 80 Moncler size 1 is Small, IT 46, GB 36.
2 M 48 38 96 84 Moncler size 2 is Medium, IT 48, GB 38.
3 L 50 40 100 88 Moncler size 3 is Large, IT 50, GB 40.
4 XL 52 42 106 94 Moncler size 4 is XL, IT 52, GB 42.
5 XXL 54 44 n/a n/a Moncler size 5 is XXL, IT 54, GB 44.
6 3XL 56 46 n/a n/a Moncler size 6 is 3XL, IT 56, GB 46.
7 4XL 58 48 n/a n/a Moncler size 7 is 4XL, IT 58, GB 48.
8 5XL 60 50 n/a n/a Moncler size 8 is 5XL, IT 60, GB 50.

If a product page shows letter sizes, read across the table to find the matching number. A Moncler size 3 and a Moncler L are the same jacket.

What is a size 3 in Moncler men’s?

Moncler size 3 is a men’s Large, Italian 50 and GB chest 40, with a 100 cm chest on Moncler’s jacket chart. It is the size most often searched, at about 260 searches a month in the US.

What size is Moncler size 4?

Moncler size 4 is XL, Italian 52 and GB chest 42, with a 106 cm chest and 94 cm waist on Moncler’s chart. Note the jump: the chest grows by 6 cm from size 3 to 4, against 4 cm between the smaller sizes.

What size is Moncler size 5?

Moncler size 5 is XXL, Italian 54 and GB chest 44. Moncler’s chart does not list a chest measurement above size 4, so compare a jacket you own against the Italian size.

Does Moncler run small?

Moncler does not say its jackets run small; it labels each piece with a fit, and that label matters more than the brand name. A Slim fit sits close to the body, while Loose and Oversized pieces are cut with room to spare.

Here is how the fit labels play out across models in our edit:

Model Moncler fit label What it means for sizing
Acorus short down jacket Slim Close to the body; check your chest measurement
Maya hooded short down jacket Regular Your usual size over a light knit
Maya 70 hooded short down jacket Loose Roomier through the body
Himalaya hooded short down jacket Loose Room for a thick jumper
Karakorum hooded short down jacket Oversized Cut big by design
Treompan down gilet Slim Fits close over a shirt

The slim Acorus is where most “runs small” complaints start. By contrast the Maya 70 is labelled Loose and the Karakorum Oversized, so sizing up in those adds bulk you do not need.

Should you size up in a Moncler jacket?

Only if you layer heavily. Moncler’s product pages give no advice to size up, so start with your usual size. Many buyers size up one when they plan to wear a thick knit under a Regular fit jacket such as the Maya, but that is buyer practice rather than Moncler guidance.

Two quick rules help. First, measure your chest at its fullest point and compare it with the chart: a 98 cm chest sits between sizes 2 and 3, so the cut decides it. Second, think about what goes underneath. A shirt and a fine merino layer fit under your usual size. A chunky cardigan from our Moncler cardigans and knitwear guide may not.

How do Moncler knitwear sizes differ from outerwear sizes?

Moncler knitwear uses letter sizes, while its outerwear uses numbers. Knitwear, sweatshirts, tees, trousers and most Moncler Grenoble ski pants are sold from XXS to 4XL, so a man who wears a size 3 jacket usually looks for an L in knitwear.

The Logo Wool Jumper, for example, comes in S to XXXL, and the Wool Blend Padded Zip-Up Cardigan in S to XXXL. Both carry a Regular fit label.

Which Moncler jackets come in the biggest sizes?

Many core models go up to size 8 (5XL), including the Maya in navy, the Montcla and the Montbeliard. Others stop sooner: the Himalaya runs from XS to XXL. Size ranges also differ by colour, so check the exact colourway before you settle on a model.

How should a Moncler jacket fit?

A Moncler jacket should close over your usual layers without the quilting pulling flat across the chest, and the sleeve should reach the wrist bone with your arm bent. If the down channels flatten when you zip up, the jacket is too small for the layers under it.

Check three points in the mirror:

  • Shoulders: the seam should sit at the edge of your shoulder, not below it, unless the fit label says Oversized.
  • Length: a short down jacket should cover your belt; the Moncler long down coats run to the thigh and beyond.
  • Hood: with the zip closed, the hood should frame your face without pulling the jacket up at the back.

For a model-by-model view of warmth and shape, read our pillar on Moncler men’s down jackets, and the Moncler Maya jacket guide for that model in detail. Buying second hand? Our guide on how to tell if Moncler is real covers the authentication label. For background on the brand itself, see the Moncler entry on Wikipedia.

Frequently asked questions

Does Moncler run small?

Moncler does not say its jackets run small. It labels each piece Slim, Regular, Loose and Oversized, and a Slim fit Moncler such as the Acorus sits close to the body. Check the fit label and your chest measurement before choosing a size.

What is a size 3 in Moncler men’s?

Moncler size 3 is a men’s Large, Italian size 50 and GB chest 40. Moncler’s jacket chart lists a 100 cm chest and 88 cm waist for size 3. In Moncler knitwear, the same man usually wears an L.

What size is Moncler size 4?

Moncler size 4 is a men’s XL, Italian size 52 and GB chest 42. Moncler’s jacket chart gives a 106 cm chest and a 94 cm waist for size 4, a bigger step up than between the smaller Moncler sizes.

What letter size is Moncler size 5?

Moncler size 5 is XXL, which is Italian size 54 and GB chest 44. Moncler’s chart does not publish a chest measurement for size 5, so compare the Italian size with a jacket that already fits you.

Should I size up in a Moncler jacket?

Moncler gives no advice to size up, so start with your usual size and the fit label. Many buyers size up one in a Regular fit Moncler jacket when they plan to wear a thick knit underneath. That is buyer practice, not Moncler guidance.

How do Moncler knitwear sizes differ from outerwear sizes?

Moncler outerwear uses numbers from 00 to 8, while Moncler knitwear, sweatshirts, tees and trousers use letters from XXS to 4XL. A man who wears a size 3 Moncler jacket usually takes an L in Moncler knitwear.

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