On this page you will find everything to convert a Euro shoe size to US women’s. Women’s shoe size charts will help you find the perfect pair of shoes. Plus the easiest, most accurate tips on how to measure shoe sizes (inches and centimeters).
Euro Shoe Size to US Women’s Size
| US Women's Shoe Size | Euro | Foot Length in Inches | Foot Length in CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 34 | 8 1⁄3 | 21,2 cm |
| 4,5 | 34,5 | 8 1⁄2 | 21,6 cm |
| 5 | 35 | 8 2⁄3 | 22,0 cm |
| 5,5 | 35,5 | 8 5⁄6 | 22,4 cm |
| 6 | 36,5 | 9 | 22,9 cm |
| 6,5 | 37 | 9 1⁄6 | 23,3 cm |
| 7 | 37,5 | 9 1⁄3 | 23,7 cm |
| 7,5 | 38 | 9 1⁄2 | 24,1 cm |
| 8 | 39 | 9 2⁄3 | 24,6 cm |
| 8,5 | 39,5 | 9 5⁄6 | 25,0 cm |
| 9 | 40 | 10 | 25,4 cm |
| 9,5 | 40,5 | 10 1⁄6 | 25,8 cm |
| 10 | 41,5 | 10 1⁄3 | 26,2 cm |
| 10,5 | 41,5 | 10 1⁄2 | 26,7 cm |
| 11 | 42,5 | 10 2⁄3 | 27,1 cm |
- European shoe sizes do not separate sizes for children and adults. Smaller shoe sizes at one end of the size spectrum are sizes that fit kids, while on the other end are sizes that could be worn by adults.
- European shoe sizes are also unisex, meaning the length for men and women could be the same, unlike in the US sizing which clearly differentiates sizes for men, women, and children.
- With this, a woman who wears a EU shoe size 38 would probably be comfortable just the same in a men’s shoe as a women’s shoe in terms of how the shoe will fit. Style, color, and design often identify whether footwear is suitable for women or men.
- Women’s shoe sizes in the EU standard is labeled starting with a size 32 which measures 7 ⅔ inches and is a US size 2. How does Euro shoe size to US women work? To convert a US women’s size to European size, simply add 30-31 to your existing US size. For example, if you are a US size 5, your EU size will most likely be an EU size 35.
Use this chart to convert from women’s to men’s sizes.
Women’s Shoe Size Conversion
| US Women's Shoe Size | EURO Women's Shoe Size | US Men's | UK Shoe Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size 4 US | Euro 34 Women's | US 2,5 Men's | 2 UK Women's |
| Size 4,5 US | Euro 34,5 Women's | US 3 Men's | 2,5 UK Women's |
| Size 5 US | Euro 35 Women's | US 3,5 Men's | 3 UK Women's |
| Size 5,5 US | Euro 35,5 Women's | US 4 Men's | 3,5 UK Women's |
| Size 6 US | Euro 36,5 Women's | US 4,5 Men's | 4 UK Women's |
| Size 6,5 US | Euro 37 Women's | US 5 Men's | 4,5 UK Women's |
| Size 7 US | Euro 37,5 Women's | US 5,5 Men's | 5 UK Women's |
| Size 7,5 US | Euro 38 Women's | US 6 Men's | 5,5 UK Women's |
| Size 8 US | Euro 39 Women's | US 6,5 Men's | 6 UK Women's |
| Size 8,5 US | Euro 39,5 Women's | US 7 Men's | 6,5 UK Women's |
| Size 9 US | Euro 40 Women's | US 7,5 Men's | 7 UK Women's |
| Size 9,5 US | Euro 40,5 Women's | US 8 Men's | 7,5 UK Women's |
| Size 10 US | Euro 41,5 Women's | US 8,5 Men's | 8 UK Women's |
| Size 10,5 US | Euro 41,5 Women's | US 9 Men's | 8,5 UK Women's |
| Size 11 US | Euro 42,5 Women's | US 9,5 Men's | 9 UK Women's |
In women’s shoes, the most common shoe size standard used is the US, UK, and EU, although there are other standards adopted like the Mexican or Japanese sizes. To convert women’s shoe size from US sizes to the UK size, simply subtract two full sizes to your existing US shoe size. For example, a US women shoe size 3 is a UK size 1.
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US Shoe Size Women Width
The major difference between women shoes and men shoe sizes is the width. In terms of length, women shoes have a 1.5 size difference in general. For the width, women’s shoes are usually built to be wider in the toe and forefoot area, narrower towards the heel. The US and UK have different sizing for women, while in Europe, shoe sizing is usually unisex.
| US Size | Narrow (AA) | Average (B) | Wide (C/D) | Extra-Wide (E) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 13/16" | 3 3/16" | 3 9/16" | 3 15/16" |
| 5.5 | 2 7/8" | 3 1/4" | 3 5/8" | 4" |
| 6 | 2 15/16" | 3 5/16" | 3 11/16" | 4 1/16" |
| 6.5 | 3" | 3 3/8" | 3 3/4" | 4 1/8" |
| 7 | 3 1/16" | 3 7/16" | 3 13/16" | 4 3/16" |
| 7.5 | 3 1/8" | 3 1/2" | 3 7/8" | 4 1/4" |
| 8 | 3 3/16" | 3 9/16" | 3 15/16" | 4 5/16" |
| 8.5 | 3 1/4" | 3 5/8" | 4" | 4 3/8" |
| 9 | 3 3/8" | 3 11/16" | 4 1/16" | 4 7/16" |
| 9.5 | 3 3/8" | 3 3/4" | 4 1/8" | 4 1/2" |
| 10 | 3 7/16" | 3 3/4" | 4 3/16" | 4 9/16" |
| 10.5 | 3 1/2" | 3 7/8" | 4 1/4" | 4 5/8" |
| 11 | 3 9/16" | 3 15/16" | 4 5/16" | 4 11/16" |
| 12 | 3 11/16" | 4 1/16" | 4 7/16" | 4 13/16" |
The width of shoes is the measurement of the foot across its widest part. For women, the shoe width is classified into four subcategories – narrow (AA), average (B), wide (C/D), and extra wide (E.) Each width has a difference of ⅜ inches or 0.375 inches from each other.
For an American women’s size 8.5, for example, the narrow width starts with a 3 ¼ inches, average width measures 3 ⅝ inches, wide is 4 inches, while extra-wide measures 4 ⅜ inches.
In general, shoe manufacturers commonly stick to a width size “B” or the average width in normal shoe production, although increasingly, some brands are also offering shoe sizes in various width. Comprehensive article about shoe width.
FAQ
How to measure European shoe size?
Best way to find your euro shoe size: Measure the length of foot from toe to heel with a ruler in inches and convert your measurements to inches using our chart.
What is my Euro shoe size?
For women, convert the US size to European shoe measurement by adding 30 to your US shoe size. For example, if you wear a women’s US size 7 shoe then size 37 is likely your Euro size. For women, shoe sizes of European brands are listed as a number from 35-44. Use this conversion chart.
How to calculate Euro shoe size?
Watch out: Euro shoe size differ greatly from US sizes, as the underlying length measurement system is in centimeters (cm), not in inches. Background: Shoes originating in Europe use a different shoe size system measurement compared to those made in the United States. This is commonly called as “Paris point” introduced by the French in the mid-19th century.
The Euro size is the standard shoe sizing system used in Europe, with the exception of England. This measurement is based on the individual stitch length used in double stitching with each stitch equal to two-thirds of a centimetre long (6.67 mm).
So note that if you’re out looking for a pair of Gucci, Valentino or Manolo Blahniks the size would be a little different from what you’re used to back home. Yes, European shoes uses their own metrics to measure shoe size so it is wise to do some homework before heading out to a store or ordering shoes online so you don’t end up with ill-fitting shoes.
For European shoe sizes, the sizing systems for adults and children are the same. There is a range of sizes where at one end you’ll find small shoe sizes that are usually worn by children and at the other end are large shoe sizes that are usually worn only by men. Even more important: European shoe sizing system compared to the US sizing is also pretty much unisex. A woman wearing a size 40 for example would still be as comfortable in a men’s shoe as a women’s shoe in terms of how the shoe fits.
What is the average EU shoe size for women in the US?
The average shoe size for women in the US is a US 8.5, which measures 9 ⅚ to 10 inches and translates to EU 39. The average size of women’s shoes in Europe is a US 7.5 which translates to a EU 38 and foot length of 9 2/3 inches.
How do you know your European shoe size?
The easiest way to convert a US women’s shoe size to EU size is to add 30-31 to your existing US size. If you are wearing a US womens size 9, for example, then in EU size, a size 39 to 40 will probably be the best fit for you.