Find My Shoe Size

What is my shoe size?

Not sure what shoe size to order? Measure your bare foot in centimeters or inches and discover your fit across US, UK, EU, India, and Japanese sizing.

Men, Women and Kids7 Sizing SystemsCentimeter and Inch Measurements

Find my shoe size

Find your size by foot length

Enter your foot length in centimeters or inches to see your shoe size in every system.

Measure heel to longest toe on flat ground

Enter your foot length above to see results

Quick reference

cminUS MUS WEUIndia
239.1"5636.54
249.4"6738.55.5
259.8"78406.5
2610.2"89417.5
26.510.4"8.59.541.58
2710.6"910428.5
2811.0"1011449.5
2911.4"11-4510.5
3011.8"12-4611.5

How to measure

  1. 1
    PreparePlace paper on a hard floor against a wall
  2. 2
    Stand naturallyHeel touching wall, weight even
  3. 3
    Mark longest toePencil mark at the tip
  4. 4
    MeasureWall edge to mark in cm or inches
  5. 5
    Both feetUse the larger measurement
  6. 6
    AfternoonFeet expand slightly during the day. Measure later in the afternoon.
Full guide

Sizing Guide

How to find your shoe size

Shoe tags vary across regions and manufacturers. Here is how to find your size using exact foot measurements.

Practical reasons to measure before buying

Ligaments and tendons relax over time, and arch flattening can add half a size after age 30 or after pregnancy. A shoe size that fit five years ago may feel restrictive today.

International sizing offsets also complicate ordering. A US size 8 in women's corresponds roughly to a UK 6, but in men's it corresponds to a UK 7.5. Knowing your exact foot length prevents returns on international orders.

Most individuals have one foot that is slightly longer or wider than the other. Always choose footwear sized to accommodate the larger foot.

Brand manufacturing lasts vary in volume. Nike running shoes often fit snugly through the midfoot and require a half size increase. Conversely, classic canvas shoes like Converse Chuck Taylors run long, leading shoppers to buy a half or full size smaller.

Measuring your foot at home

You do not need a professional Brannock device to obtain an accurate foot length. Follow our full step-by-step paper tracing method on how to measure shoe size by foot length.

Major shoe sizing systems at a glance

United States (US)

Based on the 1/3-inch barleycorn unit. Men's and women's scales are offset: an 8 in women's equals a 6.5 in men's for length.

United Kingdom (UK)

Runs roughly 0.5 to 1 size smaller than US Men's and 2 sizes smaller than US Women's. Indian footwear standards follow the UK system.

European Union (EU)

Uses Paris Points (2/3 cm or 6.67 mm per increment). Sizing is unisex across men and women, meaning EU 41 indicates the exact same length for both.

Japan and Mondopoint (CM)

The shoe number directly indicates foot length in centimeters. A 27 cm foot takes a JP 27.

Common foot length reference

Use these benchmark lengths to check your starting size across systems:

  • A 24 cm foot length corresponds to US Women's 7.5, US Men's 6, UK 5.5, EU 38, and India 5.
  • A 25 cm foot length corresponds to US Women's 8.5, US Men's 7, UK 6.5, EU 40, and India 6.
  • A 26 cm foot length corresponds to US Women's 9.5, US Men's 8, UK 7.5, EU 41, and India 7.
  • A 27 cm foot length corresponds to US Women's 10.5, US Men's 9, UK 8.5, EU 42, and India 8.
  • A 28 cm foot length corresponds to US Women's 11.5, US Men's 10, UK 9.5, EU 43.5 to 44, and India 9.5.

When to size up or down

Shoe fit involves more than foot length. Shoe purpose, upper material, and foot width dictate how much breathing room you need.

For running and training shoes, leave 10 to 15 mm between your longest toe and the tip of the shoe. During running, your foot slides forward on downhill strikes, and inadequate clearance causes toe impact.

For leather dress shoes and loafers, choose a close fit without painful pressure points. Quality leather uppers stretch and mold to your foot contours over the first 20 to 30 hours of wear.

For wide feet and high insteps, do not simply buy a longer shoe. An overly long shoe causes the flex point to fall behind your natural foot bend, causing arch fatigue and premature creasing. Instead, choose dedicated wide widths (EE or 4E for men, D for women).

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

For men, your UK shoe size is usually 0.5 to 1 full size smaller than your US size (a US Men's 9 is roughly a UK 8.5). For women, your UK size is approximately 2 sizes smaller than your US size (a US Women's 8 is a UK 6). In India, standard footwear sizes match UK sizes directly.
European sizing is unisex and uses the Paris Point standard (each size is 2/3 of a centimeter, or 6.67 mm). For US men, add approximately 33 to your size (US Men's 9 = EU 42). For US women, add roughly 31 to 31.5 (US Women's 8 = EU 39). An adult foot measuring 26 cm fits EU 41 in both men's and women's footwear.
A 9-inch foot (~22.9 cm) corresponds to US Women's 6, US Men's 4.5, UK 4, EU 36.5 to 37, and India 4. In centimeter sizing, this represents size 23.
Ten inches equals 25.4 centimeters. That corresponds to US Men's 7.5 to 8, US Women's 9 to 9.5, UK 7, EU 40.5 to 41, and India 7. If your foot is 10.5 inches (~26.7 cm), you fit a US Men's 9 to 9.5 or US Women's 10.5 to 11.
A 24 cm foot length corresponds to US Men's 6, US Women's 7.5, UK 5.5, EU 38, India 5, and Japan 24. It is one of the most common standard adult female shoe sizes globally.
A 25 cm foot length corresponds to US Men's 7, US Women's 8.5, UK 6.5, EU 40, India 6, and Japan 25. In centimeter-based athletic sneakers, this provides an ideal true-to-size fit.
A 26 cm foot length corresponds to US Men's 8, US Women's 9.5, UK 7.5, EU 41, and India 7. In Japan and Mondopoint sizing, this is labeled directly as size 26.
A 27 cm foot length corresponds to US Men's 9, US Women's 10.5, UK 8.5, EU 42, and India 8. It is one of the most widely manufactured adult men's shoe sizes in the world.
A 28 cm foot length corresponds to US Men's 10, US Women's 11.5, UK 9.5, EU 43.5 to 44, India 9.5, and Japan 28. It represents an average large adult shoe profile.
Most 1-year-old babies wear between a US size 3C and 4.5C (UK 2.5 to 4, EU 18 to 20), which corresponds to a foot length between 10.5 cm and 11.7 cm (4.1 to 4.6 inches). Because infant feet grow by up to half a size every 2 to 3 months, always leave approximately 10 mm of growth room.
Stand on a blank sheet of paper against a flat wall in the late afternoon. Mark the tip of your longest toe while holding your pen completely vertical. Measure the distance in centimeters or inches from the wall edge to the mark. Compare your measurement to our live sizing table and size up to the larger foot.
If a pair of shoes is slightly too large (by 0.5 size), you can insert a cushioned high-density foam or leather insole, wear thicker performance socks, or use silicone heel grip inserts. If the shoes are more than a full size too large, exchange them to prevent foot slippage and blisters.