Using the Shoe Size Conversion
Enter foot length in centimeters, not an existing shoe-size number. Select the US category to apply the corresponding approximate offset. The calculator rounds UK and US estimates to half sizes and the EU estimate to a whole size.
Worked example
Use the example inputs below to reproduce this result. These are the form's starting values, not recommended targets. Changing your inputs updates your result above; this worked example stays fixed for comparison. Results are rounded for display.
Example inputs
- Foot length (cm)
- 26
- US category
- Men
Example result
- Approximate UK size
- 7.5
- Approximate US size
- 8.5
- Approximate EU size
- 41
Method and assumptions
Approximate adult sizing using traditional last-length formulas. Manufacturer sizing varies; use the brand’s measurement chart for purchasing.
Use the size as a starting point
A size label compresses several fit considerations into a short code. It cannot capture every difference in shape, width or construction. Measure using the instructions associated with the product and compare the result with that manufacturer's chart. If the calculated label and the chart disagree, the product-specific information is more relevant to the purchase.
Common question
Will the same calculated size fit every brand?
No. Size labels do not fully describe the internal shape or dimensions of a shoe. Different brands and models can fit differently, so the measurement chart and actual fit are more useful than assuming a universal conversion.
Guide updated .