UK to EU Shoe Size Chart

UK and EU shoe sizes side by side, with foot length in centimetres.
UK	EU	Foot (cm)
3	35.5	22.1
3.5	36	22.5
4	37	22.9
4.5	37.5	23.3
5	38	23.7
5.5	38.5	24.1
6	39	24.5
6.5	40	25
7	40.5	25.4
7.5	41	25.8
8	42	26.2
8.5	42.5	26.7
9	43	27.1
9.5	44	27.5
10	44.5	27.9
10.5	45	28.3
11	45.5	28.8
11.5	46	29.2
12	47	29.6
12.5	47.5	30
13.5	48.5	30.8
14.5	49.5	31.7

UK and EU shoe sizes side by side, with foot length in centimetres.

Foot (cm)

35.5

22.1

3.5

22.5

22.9

4.5

37.5

23.3

23.7

5.5

38.5

24.1

24.5

6.5

40.5

25.4

7.5

25.8

26.2

8.5

42.5

26.7

27.1

9.5

27.5

44.5

27.9

10.5

28.3

45.5

28.8

11.5

29.2

29.6

12.5

47.5

13.5

48.5

30.8

14.5

49.5

31.7

Jump to your exact UK size

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

UK and EU shoe sizes are two labels for the same foot lengths. The chart ties each UK size to its EU 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: UK 5 equals EU 38 (23.7 cm), UK 8 equals EU 42 (26.2 cm), and UK 9.5 equals EU 44 (27.5 cm).

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 is UK 8 in EU?

UK 8 is an EU 42, a foot length of 26.2 cm. Every other size is in the chart below.

How do I convert UK shoe size to EU?

Find your UK size in the chart and read across to the EU 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 UK to EU differ for men and women?

No. UK and EU 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.

UK to EU shoe size