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
| US Women | US Men | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 3 | EU 35 / 21.6 cm foot |
| 5 | 3.5 | EU 35.5 / 22.2 cm foot |
| 5.5 | 4 | EU 36 / 22.5 cm foot |
| 6 | 4.5 | EU 37 / 23.0 cm foot |
| 6.5 | 5 | EU 37.5 / 23.5 cm foot |
| 7 | 5.5 | EU 38 / 23.8 cm foot |
| 7.5 | 6 | EU 38.5 / 24.1 cm foot |
| 8 | 6.5 | EU 39 / 24.4 cm foot |
| 8.5 | 7 | EU 40 / 24.8 cm foot |
| 9 | 7.5 | EU 40.5 / 25.1 cm foot |
| 9.5 | 8 | EU 41 / 25.4 cm foot |
| 10 | 8.5 | EU 42 / 25.7 cm foot |
| 10.5 | 9 | EU 42.5 / 26.0 cm foot |
| 11 | 9.5 | EU 43 / 26.7 cm foot |
| 11.5 | 10 | EU 44 / 27.0 cm foot |
| 12 | 10.5 | EU 44.5 / 27.3 cm foot |
| 12.5 | 11 | EU 45 / 27.9 cm foot |
| 13 | 11.5 | EU 45.5 / 28.3 cm foot |
| 13.5 | 12 | EU 46 / 28.6 cm foot |
| 14.5 | 13 | EU 47 / 29.4 cm foot |
US Women 8 = US Men 6.5. Subtract 1.5.
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Even same length, men's shoes are typically wider than women's.
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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.
US men's shoe sizes are based on the barleycorn system (1/3 inch per size) with a zero point of 7⅔ inches. US men's sizes run approximately 6–16. US men's size 9 = UK 8.5 = EU 42.5 = 26.0 cm foot length.
US shoe sizes are gender-differentiated: the same foot length corresponds to different numbers for men and women. US women's sizes are approximately 1.5 sizes higher than US men's for the same foot length.
Interesting fact: Despite being the world's largest footwear market, the US has never officially standardized shoe sizes. Sizes are manufacturer-defined, which is why sizes vary between brands — a Nike 10 may fit differently than an Adidas 10.
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.