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The Shoe Size Converter maps foot length and regional labels across US, UK, EU, and centimetre charts for men, women, and children. Tables follow common ISO-style length anchors, but factory lasts differ by brand, so centimetre length remains the most portable input.
The Height Converter handles standing height. The Shoe Size Converter focuses on heel-to-toe length, width letters, and multi-region size labels on one page.
Convert shoe sizes between US, UK and EU
Select gender or youth category, then enter US, UK, EU, or foot length in centimetres. The Shoe Size Converter applies the chart row for that category and shows the other regional numbers plus the underlying length in millimetres where available.
US men's and UK men's scales differ by about one size at the same foot length. EU sizes track Paris point length more closely than US half-size steps. The tool prints which chart edition is active so comparisons stay consistent.
Convert men's shoe sizes
US men's size nine often aligns near UK eight and EU forty-two for a twenty-seven centimetre foot, but the exact row depends on the published chart. Enter centimetres measured at home to avoid relying on a worn label inside an old pair.
Half sizes step about 4.23 mm in many US charts. The converter interpolates half steps when the table supports them and rounds to the nearest row when only whole sizes exist.
Convert women's shoe sizes
US women's sizing runs about 1.5 to 2 sizes larger in number than US men's for the same foot length. A women's US eight may correspond to men's US six and a similar EU thirty-nine on standard charts. Enter women's US or EU and read UK and centimetres for mail-order listings that mix regions.
Cross-check against the measure-your-foot section before ordering rigid boots.
Convert kids' shoe sizes
Youth US sizes count down from adult scales and include toddler and infant bands with different zero points. A kids' US three might map near EU thirty-five while still using the same centimetre anchor as the adult table at that length.
The Shoe Size Converter separates toddler, little kid, and big kid tabs so a school-age child is not mapped with infant zero logic.
Measure your foot length
Stand on paper with heel against a wall, mark the longest toe, and measure from wall to mark in centimetres. Repeat for both feet and use the longer measurement for open shoes or the shorter for snug performance fit depending on preference.
Measure in the afternoon when feet swell slightly. Wear the sock thickness planned for the shoe. The Shoe Size Converter accepts decimal centimetres and converts to the nearest chart row.
Understand shoe width and fit
US width letters such as B, D, and 2E describe forefoot volume at a given length size. EU models often omit width on the box and vary last shape by model instead. A D width in one running brand may feel narrower than D in another heritage boot line.
The converter notes width when the chart provides a column; otherwise treat length conversion as a starting point and read brand fit guides before final purchase.
See your size in every system
One centimetre entry fills US, UK, EU, and optional JP columns simultaneously. Twenty-seven centimetres might display as men's US nine, UK eight, and EU forty-two in the default men's chart, with women's equivalents listed in a secondary row when enabled.
Switching gender chart reloads the mapping without clearing the centimetre anchor, so you can compare how the same foot length labels differently across categories.
FAQ
How do I convert US shoe size to UK?
Subtract about one full size for men's US to UK on many charts, for example US nine to UK eight at the same foot length. The Shoe Size Converter applies the table row rather than a single global offset because youth and women's scales differ.
How do I convert US to EU shoe size?
Add roughly thirty-three to US men's whole sizes as a rough rule, but foot length in centimetres is safer. US men's nine near EU forty-two is typical near twenty-seven centimetres. Use the converter row for the exact pairing.
What size is 26 cm in US shoes?
Twenty-six centimetres often lands near men's US eight or women's US nine depending on category and chart. Enter 26 cm in the Shoe Size Converter with the correct gender tab for the labeled US size.
Why do two brands fit differently at the same size?
Last shapes, toe box height, and width grading vary by factory. Numeric size is a length index, not a guarantee of comfort. Measure centimetres and read brand reviews when possible.
Does UK size match US size?
No. UK men's numbers run lower than US men's for the same foot. EU numbers use a different zero point tied to Paris point length. Always specify region when ordering.
How do kids' US sizes relate to adult sizes?
Big-kid sizes approach adult length scales but may use different zero points. A big-kid US four is not the same length as men's US four. Use the youth chart tab in the Shoe Size Converter.
Should I size up for wide feet?
Length conversion alone may not suffice. Look for wide width codes such as 2E in US labeling or choose brands known for wide lasts. The converter documents width when the selected chart includes it.
Is CM the best input?
Centimetre foot length is the most portable input across regions and brands. Convert outward to US, UK, or EU for the marketplace you buy from.
The Shoe Size Converter returns each regional label from the selected chart row and shows the foot length anchor used, so sizes can be checked against a tape measure before ordering.