Convert EU (eu) to CM (cm) instantly. EU shoe size to foot length in cm.
| Unit | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| us_men | US Men | — |
| us_women | US Women | — |
| uk | UK | — |
| cm | CM (foot length) | — |
⚠ Shoe sizes vary by brand and foot shape. Always try on shoes or check brand-specific size guides.
Full size range — sizes are approximate and vary by brand
| CM (foot length) | EU | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 21.6 | 35 | EU 35 / 21.6 cm foot |
| 22.2 | 35.5 | EU 35.5 / 22.2 cm foot |
| 22.5 | 36 | EU 36 / 22.5 cm foot |
| 23.0 | 37 | EU 37 / 23.0 cm foot |
| 23.5 | 37.5 | EU 37.5 / 23.5 cm foot |
| 23.8 | 38 | EU 38 / 23.8 cm foot |
| 24.1 | 38.5 | EU 38.5 / 24.1 cm foot |
| 24.4 | 39 | EU 39 / 24.4 cm foot |
| 24.8 | 40 | EU 40 / 24.8 cm foot |
| 25.1 | 40.5 | EU 40.5 / 25.1 cm foot |
| 25.4 | 41 | EU 41 / 25.4 cm foot |
| 25.7 | 42 | EU 42 / 25.7 cm foot |
| 26.0 | 42.5 | EU 42.5 / 26.0 cm foot |
| 26.7 | 43 | EU 43 / 26.7 cm foot |
| 27.0 | 44 | EU 44 / 27.0 cm foot |
| 27.3 | 44.5 | EU 44.5 / 27.3 cm foot |
| 27.9 | 45 | EU 45 / 27.9 cm foot |
| 28.3 | 45.5 | EU 45.5 / 28.3 cm foot |
| 28.6 | 46 | EU 46 / 28.6 cm foot |
| 29.4 | 47 | EU 47 / 29.4 cm foot |
26.7 cm × 1.5 = 40. More precisely: cm ÷ 0.667 = EU.
22.5 cm = EU 36; 25.4 cm = EU 41; 27 cm = EU 44; 29.4 cm = EU 47.
For comfort, choose a shoe 1–1.5 cm longer than foot length.
Converts CM (foot length) size to EU when buying shoes from international retailers.
Finds the right EU shoe size when shopping abroad.
Converts a known shoe size to the recipient's local size for online purchases.
Provides {fn} to {tn} size conversions for international stock.
Converts sizes when buying limited-edition sneakers from international resellers.
Converts children's shoe sizes when buying abroad or from international brands.
CM (centimeters) shoe sizing directly measures foot length and is used in Japan and is the clearest international reference. It removes ambiguity from gender-specific or regional numbering by using actual physical measurement.
Japanese shoe labelling uses foot length in cm (e.g., 25 cm, 25.5 cm). This makes fitting straightforward: measure your foot length and add 0.5–1 cm for fit. CM sizing is also the most reliable cross-gender shoe size reference.
Interesting fact: Measuring foot length at the end of the day (when feet are at their largest due to swelling from walking) gives the best fit. Feet can differ in length by up to a full size — always fit to the larger foot.
EU shoe sizes are based on the Paris point system — 1 Paris point = ⅔ cm. So an EU 40 shoe has an inner length of approximately 40 × ⅔ = 26.7 cm. The system is used across continental Europe and has been adopted globally by many shoe brands.
EU sizing is gender-neutral — the same number refers to the same foot length for both men and women. EU 42 = men's US 8.5 = women's US 10. This neutrality makes EU sizing simpler for global brands.
Interesting fact: The EU size scale was proposed by the French Shoe Industries Association in the 20th century. The 'Paris point' (⅔ cm) was chosen because it bisects the difference between the older French and British shoe sizing increments, creating a convenient intermediate standard.
Shoe sizes are not standardized internationally. EU sizes use Paris points (⅔ cm), US sizes use barleycorns (⅓ inch), and UK uses a similar scale with a different offset. US men's and women's sizes differ by 1.5 sizes for the same foot. EU sizing is gender-neutral. The most reliable approach: measure foot length in cm and consult brand-specific size charts.
Always treat size conversions as a starting point — sizes vary significantly between brands and shoe styles.