Each pants size that is labeled in inches includes these two figures. For example, if you have a jeans size 34/32, the number 34 means that you have a waist width of 34 inches. The number 32 then corresponds to a leg length of 32 inches. Measure your waist length first.

Does length or width go first on pants?

The first number in a pant size is the waist size. It tells you the natural waist measurement — in inches — that the pants are designed for. The second number in a pant size is the length.

What does pant size 32×32 mean?

Showing 1-4 of 4 answers. The W stands for waist size, in inches, and the L stands for the Length of the inseam, in inches. So a 32w 32l would be a 32×32 that you would geneally see in sizing blue jeans and such in stores.

Identify the waist size and leg length using the sizing numbers. Use the first number to find the waist size, or the circumference of the waist of the pants. Take the second number to identify the length of the pants from the inseam, or the top of the crotch area, to the bottom of the pants leg.