Shoe conversion

Foot length in cm to UK shoe size

A 26.2 cm foot is a UK 8, and every other foot length from 22.1 cm to 31.7 cm is in the chart below.

6
Foot length (cm) 24.5 equals UK 6. Full size across systems:
US Men
6.5
US Women
8
UK
6
EU
39
Foot length (cm)
24.5 cm

cm to UK shoe size chart

cm and UK shoe sizes side by side, with foot length in centimetres.
Foot (cm)UK
22.13
22.53.5
22.94
23.34.5
23.75
24.15.5
24.56
256.5
25.47
25.87.5
26.28
26.78.5
27.19
27.59.5
27.910
28.310.5
28.811
29.211.5
29.612
3012.5
30.813.5
31.714.5

Jump to your exact foot length

Each size below has its own page with the answer, the neighbouring sizes and the reverse conversion.

22 cm to UK22.5 cm to UK23 cm to UK23.5 cm to UK24 cm to UK24.5 cm to UK25 cm to UK25.5 cm to UK26 cm to UK26.5 cm to UK27 cm to UK27.5 cm to UK28 cm to UK28.5 cm to UK29 cm to UK29.5 cm to UK30 cm to UK

cm and UK shoe sizes are two labels for the same foot lengths. The chart ties each cm size to its UK equivalent through the foot length in centimetres, which is the one dimension that does not change between systems. If you know your foot length, you can confirm both sizes directly.

The lookups people search for most on this route: 23.7 cm equals UK 5, 26.2 cm equals UK 8, and 27.5 cm equals UK 9.5.

Remember that US sizing splits into separate men's and women's numbers while UK and EU use a single scale for both. When in doubt, convert by centimetres and size up if you fall between two rows. To measure your feet, see how to measure shoe size.

Common questions

What UK shoe size is 26.2 cm?

A 26.2 cm foot is a UK 8, and every other foot length from 22.1 cm to 31.7 cm is in the chart below.

How do I convert cm shoe size to UK?

Find your cm size in the chart and read across to the UK column, or use the converter above. Every row is anchored to a foot length in centimetres, so the conversion is exact rather than a rule of thumb.

Does cm to UK differ for men and women?

No. cm and UK both use a single scale for men and women, so one number covers both. Only US sizing splits into separate men's and women's numbers, which you can see in the full chart.

What if I am between two sizes?

Size up. A slightly long shoe is more comfortable than one that is too short, and you can adjust the fit with insoles or thicker socks. Measure in the afternoon, when feet are at their largest.

Last reviewed and updated on July 25, 2026. Conversion tables are checked against published international sizing standards.