Shoe Size Conversion Guide
Quick Answer: Common Shoe Size Conversions
- US Men 10 = UK 9 = EU 43 = 27 cm foot length
- US Men 8 = UK 7 = EU 41 = 26 cm foot length
- US Women 8 = UK 6 = EU 39 = 25 cm foot length
- US Women 6 = UK 4 = EU 37 = 23.5 cm foot length
- US and UK sizes differ by 1 (US is 1 size larger than UK for men)
- India generally follows UK sizing for most commercial footwear brands.
Shoe sizes are one of the most confusing international measurement systems because there is no single global standard. Online shopping and international brands make this conversion essential for millions of people. Use the Length Converter on CalConvs to convert foot measurements between cm and inches.
Men's Shoe Size Conversion Table
| US Men | UK Men | EU | Foot Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 40 | 25.0 cm / 9.8 in |
| 7.5 | 6.5 | 40.5 | 25.4 cm / 10.0 in |
| 8 | 7 | 41 | 26.0 cm / 10.2 in |
| 8.5 | 7.5 | 42 | 26.5 cm / 10.4 in |
| 9 | 8 | 42.5 | 27.0 cm / 10.6 in |
| 9.5 | 8.5 | 43 | 27.5 cm / 10.8 in |
| 10 | 9 | 43.5 | 28.0 cm / 11.0 in |
| 10.5 | 9.5 | 44 | 28.3 cm / 11.1 in |
| 11 | 10 | 44.5 | 28.6 cm / 11.3 in |
| 12 | 11 | 46 | 29.5 cm / 11.6 in |
Women's Shoe Size Conversion Table
| US Women | UK Women | EU | Foot Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 35.5 | 22.5 cm / 8.9 in |
| 5.5 | 3.5 | 36 | 23.0 cm / 9.1 in |
| 6 | 4 | 37 | 23.5 cm / 9.3 in |
| 6.5 | 4.5 | 37.5 | 24.0 cm / 9.4 in |
| 7 | 5 | 38 | 24.4 cm / 9.6 in |
| 7.5 | 5.5 | 38.5 | 24.8 cm / 9.8 in |
| 8 | 6 | 39 | 25.0 cm / 9.8 in |
| 8.5 | 6.5 | 40 | 25.5 cm / 10.0 in |
| 9 | 7 | 40.5 | 26.0 cm / 10.2 in |
| 10 | 8 | 41 | 26.5 cm / 10.4 in |
Country-Specific Shoe Sizing Notes
- India: Indian shoe sizes generally follow the UK system for most major brands. Always verify against foot length when buying Indian brands online.
- Pakistan: Commercial footwear typically follows UK sizing. Measure foot length and use the EU or foot length column to find your size.
- Australia: Australian sizes are the same as UK sizes for both men and women.
- Japan: Uses centimetres (foot length) as the primary sizing system. JP 25.0 = 25 cm foot length = US Men 7 approximately.
- China: Uses centimetres similar to Japan. CN 265 = 26.5 cm = US Men 8.5 approximately.
How to Measure Your Foot Length
- Stand on a flat hard surface with socks on.
- Place your heel against a wall.
- Mark the end of your longest toe with a pencil.
- Measure the distance from the wall to the mark in centimetres.
- Use the foot length column in the table above to find your shoe size. If between sizes, size up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a UK size 7 in US shoe size?
UK size 7 (men) = US size 8 (men). UK size 7 (women) = US size 9 (women). The UK to US conversion: add 1 for men, add 2 for women.
What is EU 42 in UK shoe size?
EU 42 is approximately UK 8 in men's shoes. The EU scale is consistent between men and women but corresponds to different UK and US sizes for each gender.
Why do women's shoes have different US and UK sizes than men's for the same foot length?
Women's shoes are traditionally cut on a narrower last. For the same foot length, women's US sizing is 1.5 to 2 sizes larger than men's US sizing, reflecting the narrower fit expected in women's footwear. EU sizing is consistent for both genders.
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