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
| EU | US Women | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | 4.5 | EU 35 / 21.6 cm foot |
| 35.5 | 5 | EU 35.5 / 22.2 cm foot |
| 36 | 5.5 | EU 36 / 22.5 cm foot |
| 37 | 6 | EU 37 / 23.0 cm foot |
| 37.5 | 6.5 | EU 37.5 / 23.5 cm foot |
| 38 | 7 | EU 38 / 23.8 cm foot |
| 38.5 | 7.5 | EU 38.5 / 24.1 cm foot |
| 39 | 8 | EU 39 / 24.4 cm foot |
| 40 | 8.5 | EU 40 / 24.8 cm foot |
| 40.5 | 9 | EU 40.5 / 25.1 cm foot |
| 41 | 9.5 | EU 41 / 25.4 cm foot |
| 42 | 10 | EU 42 / 25.7 cm foot |
| 42.5 | 10.5 | EU 42.5 / 26.0 cm foot |
| 43 | 11 | EU 43 / 26.7 cm foot |
| 44 | 11.5 | EU 44 / 27.0 cm foot |
| 44.5 | 12 | EU 44.5 / 27.3 cm foot |
| 45 | 12.5 | EU 45 / 27.9 cm foot |
| 45.5 | 13 | EU 45.5 / 28.3 cm foot |
| 46 | 13.5 | EU 46 / 28.6 cm foot |
| 47 | 14.5 | EU 47 / 29.4 cm foot |
Rough: EU 39 ≈ US W 8; EU 41 ≈ US W 10.
EU 37 = US W 6.5; EU 39 = US W 8; EU 41 = US W 10; EU 43 = US W 12.
US Women's sizes are ~1.5 higher than US Men's for the same EU size.
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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.
US women's shoe sizes run the same barleycorn scale as men's but with a different zero offset — US women's are typically 1.5 sizes larger than the equivalent men's size. US women's size 8 = US men's 6.5 = EU 39 = UK 6.
Women's shoes in the US range from size 4 to 12, with size 7–8 being most common. Wide widths are labeled W or WW; narrow are N. Half sizes are common and meaningful — a half size represents 1/6 inch (~4.2 mm) of foot length.
Interesting fact: The 1.5-size offset between US men's and women's comes from historical manufacturing — men's and women's lasts (foot molds) used different reference feet. A women's size 8.5 and a men's size 7 use the same last, just with different labelling.
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.