Shoe size conversion charts
Before you purchase your new shoes, you must figure out your shoe size. You can do this by checking our shoe size conversion charts. These charts help you convert female and male shoe sizes to and from British, American, Australian, Japanese and Chinese sizes.
Most countries do not yet have their own unique shoe size measurement. You can use UK and US shoe size measurements if you are from any of these countries.
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This chart is not a surefire way of converting shoe sizes; it is just a guide.
Shoe Size conversion chart for women
| USA | UK | EUR | JPN(cm) | CHN(mm) | NIGERIAN | Australia |
| 4 | 2 | 34.5 | 34.5 | 4 | ||
| 4.5 | 2 | 35 | 35 | 4.5 | ||
| 5 | 3 | 35.5 | 21.5 | 215 | 35.5 | 5 |
| 5.5 | 3.5 | 36 | 22 | 220 | 36 | 5.5 |
| 6 | 4 | 37 | 22.5 | 225 | 37 | 6 |
| 6.5 | 4.5 | 37.5 | 23 | 230 | 37.5 | 6.5 |
| 7 | 5 | 38 | 23.5 | 235 | 38 | 7 |
| 7.5 | 5.5 | 38.5 | 24 | 240 | 38.5 | 7.5 |
| 8 | 6 | 39 | 24.5 | 245 | 39 | 8 |
| 8.5 | 6.5 | 40 | 25 | 250 | 40 | 8.5 |
| 9 | 7 | 40.5 | 25.5 | 250 | 40.5 | 9 |
| 9.5 | 7.5 | 41 | 26 | 260 | 41 | 9.5 |
| 10 | 8 | 42 | 26.5 | 265 | 42 | 10 |
| 10.5 | 8.5 | 42.5 | 27 | 270 | 42.5 | 10.5 |
| 11 | 9 | 43 | 27.5 | 275 | 43 | 11 |
| 11.5 | 9.5 | 44 | 44 | 11.5 | ||
| 12 | 10 | 44.5 | 44.5 | 12 | ||
| 13 | 11 | 45 | 45 | 12.5 |
Shoe Size conversion chart for men
| US | UK | Europe | Australia | China | Japan |
| 6 | 5 | 38 | 5 | 39 | 23.5 |
| 7 | 6 | 39 | 6 | 41 | 24.5 |
| 7.5 | 6.5 | 40 | 6.5 | – | 25 |
| 8 | 7 | 41 | 7 | 42 | 25.5 |
| 8.5 | 7.5 | 42 | 7.5 | 43 | 26 |
| 9 | 8 | 43 | 8 | 43.5 | 27 |
| 10.5 | 9.5 | 44 | 9.5 | 44.5 | 28 |
| 11.5 | 10.5 | 45 | 10.5 | 46 | 29 |
| 12 | 11 | 46 | 11 | 47 | 30 |
| 13 | 12 | 47 | 12 | 48 | 31 |
| 14 | 13 | 48 | 13 | 49 | 32 |
Shoe Size conversion chart for babies, infants and kids
Using these size charts, you can easily convert infants’ and kids’ shoe sizes between the United States, United Kingdom, and European sizes.
| US | UK | Europe |
| 1 | 0.5 | 16 |
| 2 | 1 | 17 |
| 3 | 2 | 18 |
| 4 | 3 | 19 |
| 5 | 4 | 20 |
| 6 | 5 | 22 |
| 7 | 6 | 23 |
| 8 | 7 | 24 |
| 9 | 8 | 25 |
| 10 | 9 | 27 |
| 11 | 10 | 28 |
| 12 | 11 | 30 |
Infants’ and kids’ shoe sizes conversion sizes between the United States, United Kingdom, Japanese and European sizes.
| Inches | US | UK | Europe | Japan |
| 5.38 | 6.5 | 5.5 | 23 | – |
| 5.56 | 7 | 6 | 23.5 | 14 |
| 5.75 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 24 | – |
| 5.88 | 8 | 7 | 24.5 | 15 |
| 6.06 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 25 | – |
| 6.25 | 9 | 8 | 25.5 | 16 |
| 6.38 | 9.5 | 8.5 | 26 | – |
| 6,47 | 10 | 9 | 26.5 | 16.5 |
| 6,67 | 10.5 | 9.5 | 27 | – |
| 6.83 | 11 | 10 | 27.5 | 17.5 |
| 6.98 | 11.5 | 10.5 | 28 | – |
| 7.14 | 12 | 11 | 28.5 | 18.5 |
| 7.30 | 12.5 | 11.5 | 29 | – |
| 7.46 | 13 | 12 | 30 | 19 |
| 7.77 | 1 | 13 | 31 | 20 |
| 7.93 | 1.5 | 13 | 31.5 | 20.5 |
| 8.09 | 2 | 1 | 32.5 | 21 |
| 8.25 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 33 | 21.5 |
| 8.40 | 3 | 2 | 33.5 | 22 |
SHOE SIZE SYSTEMS
There are roughly seven major shoe size systems used around the world, with the US, British, European, and Japanese size systems being the most popular.
Men’s and women’s shoe sizes differ according to the US and British shoe sizing systems. For instance, a men’s 10.5 is a women’s 11.5. Under the US system, sports shoes and sneakers fall under a separate category.
In Europe, shoe makers are expected to adopt the same shoe-size system. However, keep in mind that sizes can vary, for instance, between France and Germany. Additionally, the sizes aren’t entirely uniform, so even though they have the same measurements, shoes made by various manufacturers may come in various sizes.
How can I figure out my shoe size?
- Put one foot on the paper and the heel of the other foot against the wall.
- Draw a trace of your foot. Having someone assist you at this stage will simplify the process.
- Measure the length and width of your outline using your ruler.
- Put your other foot down and repeat. Note your measurements in millimeters and inches.
Does shoe size translate to inches?
Americans and the British continue to measure the length of shoes in inches rather than metric centimeters. Therefore, shoe sizes can also be measured via inches.
Are shoe sizes and foot lengths the same?
The shoe size is equivalent to the size of the foot in the preferred unit of measurement. It is possible to compare the sizes of various styles of shoes as well as sizes for children, men, and women.
How can I choose the correct product size online?
- Ensure you measure yourself correctly
- Use your retailer’s sizing chart.
- Pay attention to the reviews carefully.
- Review positive and negative feedback.
- Take into account the material used
- Size it up if you’re unsure.
What is a sizing chart?
A size chart is a guideline that represents the measurements for your size range within your product. The four key measurements on a clothing size chart are usually bust, waist, hips, and height.
What is the sizing system for footwear?
There are now four major sizing categories used for footwear: English (UK), French (European), American, and Mondopoint (Japanese). One or the other of these categories is often used in countries worldwide.