UK to US Size Converter
Size Charts Reference
| UK Size | US Size | EU Size |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 32 |
| 6 | 2 | 34 |
| 8 | 4 | 36 |
| 10 | 6 | 38 |
| 12 | 8 | 40 |
| 14 | 10 | 42 |
| 16 | 12 | 44 |
| 18 | 14 | 46 |
| 20 | 16 | 48 |
| 22 | 18 | 50 |
| 24 | 20 | 52 |
| 26 | 22 | 54 |
| UK Size | US Size | EU Size |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | 34 | 44 |
| 36 | 36 | 46 |
| 38 | 38 | 48 |
| 40 | 40 | 50 |
| 42 | 42 | 52 |
| 44 | 44 | 54 |
| UK Age/Size | US Size | EU Size (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | 2T | 92-98 |
| 3-4 | 4T | 98-104 |
| 4-5 | 5 | 104-110 |
| 5-6 | 6 | 110-116 |
| 6-7 | 6X-7 | 116-122 |
| 7-8 | 7-8 | 122-128 |
| 8-9 | 9-10 | 128-134 |
| 9-10 | 10 | 134-140 |
| 10-11 | 11 | 140-146 |
| 11-12 | 14 | 146-152 |
| UK Size | US Size | EU Size |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 35 |
| 3 | 5 | 36 |
| 4 | 6 | 37 |
| 5 | 7 | 38 |
| 6 | 8 | 39 |
| 7 | 9 | 40 |
| 8 | 10 | 41 |
| 9 | 11 | 42 |
| 10 | 12 | 43 |
UK to US Size Conversion Guide
| Category | UK Size | US Size | EU Size | Conversion Formula |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Clothing | 8 | 4 | 36 | US = UK – 4 |
| 10 | 6 | 38 | ||
| 12 | 8 | 40 | ||
| 14 | 10 | 42 | ||
| 16 | 12 | 44 | ||
| 18 | 14 | 46 | ||
| Men’s Clothing | 36 | 36 | 46 | US = UK (same size) |
| 38 | 38 | 48 | ||
| 40 | 40 | 50 | ||
| 42 | 42 | 52 | ||
| 44 | 44 | 54 | ||
| Women’s Shoes | 3 | 5 | 36 | US = UK + 2 |
| 4 | 6 | 37 | ||
| 5 | 7 | 38 | ||
| 6 | 8 | 39 | ||
| 7 | 9 | 40 | ||
| Men’s Shoes | 6 | 7 | 40 | US = UK + 1 |
| 7 | 8 | 41 | ||
| 8 | 9 | 42 | ||
| 9 | 10 | 43 | ||
| 10 | 11 | 44 | ||
| Children’s Clothing | 2-3 years | 2T | 92-98 cm | Age-based conversion |
| 3-4 years | 4T | 98-104 cm | ||
| 4-5 years | 5 | 104-110 cm | ||
| 5-6 years | 6 | 110-116 cm | ||
| 6-7 years | 6X-7 | 116-122 cm |
Understanding UK to US Size Conversion
Converting between UK and US sizes varies depending on the type of clothing or footwear. Here’s a detailed explanation of the conversion methods:
Women’s Clothing
For women’s clothing, US sizes are typically 4 sizes smaller than UK sizes. The conversion formula is:
US Size = UK Size – 4
For example, a UK size 12 would be a US size 8. This difference reflects the different sizing standards established in each country.
Men’s Clothing
Men’s clothing sizes are generally the same in both the UK and US. The conversion formula is:
US Size = UK Size
For example, a UK size 40 would also be a US size 40. This consistency makes shopping for men’s clothing across these regions more straightforward.
Women’s Shoes
For women’s shoes, US sizes are typically 2 sizes larger than UK sizes. The conversion formula is:
US Size = UK Size + 2
For example, a UK size 5 would be a US size 7. This difference is due to the different measurement systems used in each country.
Men’s Shoes
For men’s shoes, US sizes are typically 1 size larger than UK sizes. The conversion formula is:
US Size = UK Size + 1
For example, a UK size 8 would be a US size 9. The smaller difference compared to women’s shoes reflects the different baseline measurements used for men’s footwear.
Children’s Clothing
Children’s clothing sizes are more complex as they’re often based on age ranges in the UK and a combination of age and height in the US. There’s no simple formula, but generally:
- UK sizes are typically expressed as age ranges (e.g., 2-3 years)
- US sizes for toddlers use “T” (e.g., 2T, 3T, 4T)
- US sizes for older children use numerical values
European sizes for children are typically based on height in centimeters, providing another reference point for conversion.
Tips for Accurate Size Conversion
- Always check the specific brand’s size chart when available, as sizing can vary between manufacturers
- Consider taking your measurements and comparing them to size charts rather than relying solely on conversion formulas
- Remember that fit preferences are personal, and you may prefer to size up or down based on how you like your clothes to fit
- For online shopping, check customer reviews for insights on whether items run true to size