EU Shoe Size to CM Foot Length Converter
Instantly convert European (EU) shoe sizes to CM foot length. Accurate, free sizing calculator for men’s, women’s and kids’ footwear.
Calculate Your Foot Length
Enter the European (EU) shoe size below to get an instant, precise conversion to CM foot length, along with the millimetre equivalent and a general category estimate.
Size Converter
Enter the EU size to see the CM foot length equivalent
Typically ranges from 18 (infants) to 48 (large men’s) across footwear categories
Helps provide a more accurate general size category estimate
Converted Size
Based on standard international sizing charts
EU to CM Shoe Size Reference Chart
Standard conversions for quick lookup when shopping for shoes, trainers and boots across European and international retailers.
| EU Size | Foot Length (CM) | Foot Length (MM) | General Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 22.7 cm | 227 mm | Women’s / Youth |
| 37 | 23.3 cm | 233 mm | Women’s |
| 38 | 24.0 cm | 240 mm | Women’s |
| 39 | 24.7 cm | 247 mm | Women’s / Men’s |
| 40 | 25.3 cm | 253 mm | Men’s / Women’s |
| 41 | 26.0 cm | 260 mm | Men’s |
| 42 | 26.7 cm | 267 mm | Men’s |
| 43 | 27.3 cm | 273 mm | Men’s |
| 44 | 28.0 cm | 280 mm | Men’s |
| 45 | 28.7 cm | 287 mm | Men’s |
| 46 | 29.3 cm | 293 mm | Men’s |
Shoe Size Conversion FAQ
Everything you need to know about converting EU shoe sizes to CM foot length and getting the perfect fit.
To convert an EU shoe size to a CM foot length, subtract 2 from the EU size and then divide by 1.5. For example, an EU size 40 minus 2 is 38, divided by 1.5 equals a foot length of approximately 25.3 cm.
An EU size 42 shoe corresponds to a foot length of approximately 26.7 cm. In general sizing terms, this is typically a men’s size, though this can vary slightly depending on the brand and the shoe last used.
Stand on a piece of paper against a wall, with your heel touching the wall. Mark the tip of your longest toe, then measure the straight-line distance from the wall to that mark in centimetres. Measure both feet in the evening, when they are largest, and use the bigger measurement.
They do not run smaller; EU sizes use the Paris point system, where each whole size equals roughly two-thirds of a centimetre of internal shoe length, including some fitting allowance beyond your actual foot length.