EU to US Shoe Size Converter
European shoe sizes use the Paris-point system, where every whole-number step equals two-thirds of a centimetre of foot length. Because Paris points don't line up cleanly with US half-sizes, the conversion is approximate - and brands often write a single size as a range like "38–39".
Use the converter below to translate any EU size into US (and several other systems at once). It defaults to women's EU 39 - switch tabs for men's or kids', or type any value.
Convert an EU size to US
Pre-set to women's EU 39. Change the value, the system, or the gender tab to convert any EU size.
| System | US / CA | UK | EU | AU | JP (cm) | KR (mm) | CN | MX | Foot (cm) | Foot (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your size |
Sizes are approximate and may vary by brand. Check the manufacturer's size chart before buying.
Women's EU to US shoe size chart
| EU | US | UK | Foot (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 4 | 2 | 21.0 |
| 34-35 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 21.3 |
| 35 | 5 | 3 | 21.6 |
| 35-36 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 22.0 |
| 36 | 6 | 4 | 22.5 |
| 36-37 | 6.5 | 4.5 | 22.9 |
| 37 | 7 | 5 | 23.3 |
| 37-38 | 7.5 | 5.5 | 23.7 |
| 38 | 8 | 6 | 24.1 |
| 38-39 | 8.5 | 6.5 | 24.5 |
| 39 | 9 | 7 | 25.0 |
| 39-40 | 9.5 | 7.5 | 25.4 |
| 40 | 10 | 8 | 25.9 |
| 40-41 | 10.5 | 8.5 | 26.2 |
| 41 | 11 | 9 | 26.7 |
| 41-42 | 11.5 | 9.5 | 27.1 |
| 42 | 12 | 10 | 27.6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is EU 42 in US shoe size?
EU 42 is roughly US men's 9 and US women's 10.5. The exact conversion can drift half a size either way depending on the brand, which is why measuring your foot in centimetres is the safer reference.
Are EU sizes the same for men and women?
Yes - EU sizes are unisex and measure foot length directly via the Paris-point system, so EU 40 means the same thing regardless of gender. The conversion to US shoe sizes is different for men and women because the US uses two separate scales.
Why are some EU sizes written as a range like 38-39?
European sizes use the Paris-point system, where each whole step equals two-thirds of a centimetre. A US half-size step is smaller than one Paris point, so a single US size often straddles two EU numbers - and brands write the pair as a range rather than rounding off.
Sizes are approximate and may vary by brand. Check the manufacturer's size chart before buying.