Shoe Size Calculator

Convert shoe sizes between US, UK, and EU systems for men, women, and kids.

By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated April 2026 · Source: BLS

Gender
in
Unit

US Size

9.5

UK Size

8.5

EU Size

43

Size Details

US Size9.5
UK Size8.5
EU Size43
Foot Length (inches)10.50 in
Foot Length (cm)26.67 cm

Width Guide

Standard width is D for men and B for women. If your foot feels tight in standard shoes, try a Wide (2E/D). If shoes feel too loose, try a Narrow (B/2A). Foot width is best measured at a shoe store for accuracy.

Use the Shoe Size Calculator above to calculate your results. Enter your values and see instant results — all calculations run in your browser.

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.

How It Works

Few things frustrate online shoppers more than shoe sizes that refuse to line up from one country to the next. Converting cleanly between US, UK, and European standards for men, women, and children takes the guesswork out of finding a fit that actually works. That matters more each year, with global online shoe sales projected to climb 15% by 2026 and cross-border orders becoming routine.

The conversions lean on established international sizing charts, which reflect the differences in foot length and width that each system encodes. There is no single universal formula, so the tool draws on a full database of corresponding sizes and accounts for the fact that a Men's US 9 does not map cleanly onto a Women's EU 40. Slight discrepancies and common industry practices are folded in to land on the closest accurate match.

Sizing drifts between brands even within one region, so a brand-specific chart is worth checking whenever one exists. Children's sizes are trickier still because feet grow so fast; measuring directly and comparing against the brand's own chart usually beats relying on conversions alone. And a women's size is not simply a shrunken men's size, since width and last shape often differ in ways the number alone never shows.

Example: Buying Running Shoes from Germany

  1. 1 Sarah, a woman living in the US, wants to purchase a pair of high-performance running shoes from a German website. She knows her US women's shoe size is 8.5.
  2. 2 Using the Shoe Size Calculator, Sarah inputs 'Women' for gender, 'US' for the original system, and '8.5' for the size. She selects 'EU' as the target system.
  3. 3 The calculator instantly converts her US Women's 8.5 to an EU Women's 39.5.
  4. 4 Sarah can now confidently order the German running shoes in EU size 39.5, knowing it will be the correct fit based on international standards, avoiding the hassle of returns and exchanges.

Source: BLS · Last updated: April 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert US shoe size to UK size?
For men, subtract 0.5 from the US size to get the UK size (US 10 = UK 9.5). For women, subtract 2 from the US size (US 8 = UK 6). These are approximations and vary slightly by brand.
How do US shoe sizes convert to European sizes?
For men, US 9 equals about EU 42, US 10 equals EU 43-44. For women, US 7 equals about EU 37-38, US 8 equals EU 38-39. European sizes use centimeter-based sizing.
How do I measure my foot for the right shoe size?
Stand on a piece of paper, trace your foot, and measure the longest distance from heel to toe in inches or centimeters. Measure both feet and use the larger size. Measure in the afternoon when feet are slightly swollen.