EU to US Shoe Size: The Complete Guide
European shoe sizes use one continuous scale (the Paris point), while the US splits into separate women's and men's scales. That's why a single EU number — say EU 39 — converts to two different US sizes. Here's how to get it right.
US ≈ EU − 30.5 to 31
EU 38 ≈ US 7.5 · EU 40 ≈ US 9
US ≈ EU − 33
EU 42 ≈ US 9 · EU 44 ≈ US 11
Rules of thumb get you close; the chart and foot-length method below are exact.
Instant EU → US converter
Women's EU to US shoe size chart
| EU | US | UK | Foot (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35–36 | 5 | 3 | 22 |
| 36 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 22.5 |
| 36–37 | 6 | 4 | 22.9 |
| 37 | 6.5 | 4.5 | 23.3 |
| 37–38 | 7 | 5 | 23.7 |
| 38 | 7.5 | 5.5 | 24.1 |
| 38–39 | 8 | 6 | 24.6 |
| 39 | 8.5 | 6.5 | 25 |
| 39–40 | 9 | 7 | 25.4 |
| 40 | 9.5 | 7.5 | 25.9 |
| 40–41 | 10 | 8 | 26.2 |
| 41 | 10.5 | 8.5 | 26.7 |
| 41–42 | 11 | 9 | 27.1 |
Men's EU to US shoe size chart
| EU | US | UK | Foot (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 6 | 5.5 | 24 |
| 39 | 6.5 | 6 | 24.4 |
| 40 | 7 | 6.5 | 25 |
| 40–41 | 7.5 | 7 | 25.4 |
| 41 | 8 | 7.5 | 25.8 |
| 41–42 | 8.5 | 8 | 26.2 |
| 42 | 9 | 8.5 | 26.7 |
| 42–43 | 9.5 | 9 | 27.1 |
| 43 | 10 | 9.5 | 27.5 |
| 43–44 | 10.5 | 10 | 27.9 |
| 44 | 11 | 10.5 | 28.3 |
| 44–45 | 11.5 | 11 | 28.8 |
| 45 | 12 | 11.5 | 29.2 |
| 46 | 13 | 12.5 | 30.2 |
FAQ
What is EU shoe size in US?
It depends on gender. EU sizing is unisex by foot length, but US sizing splits into women's and men's scales. For women, US ≈ EU − 30.5 to 31; for men, US ≈ EU − 33. For example, EU 39 is about US 8.5 women's or US 6.5 men's. Always check the chart below.
Why is the same EU size a different US number for men and women?
US men's and women's shoe scales start at different points and are offset by roughly 1.5 sizes. The EU (Paris point) system uses one continuous scale, so a single EU number maps to two different US numbers depending on which scale you use.
Is it better to convert by size number or foot length?
Foot length in centimetres is the most reliable, because brands vary. Measure your foot, then match the cm column in the chart. Size numbers are a good starting point but can be off by half a size between brands.
How do I measure my foot length?
Stand on a sheet of paper, mark the back of your heel and the tip of your longest toe, and measure the distance in cm. Do it in the afternoon when feet are largest, and measure both feet — use the larger one.
Do EU half sizes exist?
EU whole sizes are about 6.67 mm apart, so a half-size in US/UK often falls between two EU whole numbers (shown as a range like 39–40 in our chart). When between sizes, size up for comfort.