Women’s to Men’s Shoe Size Converter
Conversion Result
Quick Reference Chart
| US Women’s | US Men’s | UK | EU | CM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 35-36 | 22 |
| 6 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 36-37 | 22.9 |
| 7 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 37-38 | 23.8 |
| 8 | 6.5 | 5.5 | 38-39 | 24.6 |
| 9 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 39-40 | 25.4 |
Shoe Size Conversion Guide
Understanding how to convert between different shoe sizing systems is essential when shopping for footwear internationally or across gender lines. Below is a comprehensive table showing common conversions between women’s and men’s shoe sizes across different regional standards.
| US Women’s | US Men’s | UK | EU | CM (Mondopoint) | Foot Length (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 34 | 21.0 | 8.3 |
| 4.5 | 3 | 2 | 34-35 | 21.6 | 8.5 |
| 5 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 35-36 | 22.0 | 8.7 |
| 5.5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 22.5 | 8.9 |
| 6 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 36-37 | 22.9 | 9.0 |
| 6.5 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 23.3 | 9.2 |
| 7 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 37-38 | 23.8 | 9.4 |
| 7.5 | 6 | 5 | 38 | 24.1 | 9.5 |
| 8 | 6.5 | 5.5 | 38-39 | 24.6 | 9.7 |
| 8.5 | 7 | 6 | 39 | 25.0 | 9.9 |
| 9 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 39-40 | 25.4 | 10.0 |
| 9.5 | 8 | 7 | 40 | 25.8 | 10.2 |
| 10 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 40-41 | 26.2 | 10.3 |
How to Convert Women’s Shoe Sizes to Men’s
Converting between women’s and men’s shoe sizes follows specific formulas depending on the region. Here are the standard conversion methods:
US Sizing Conversion
To convert US women’s sizes to US men’s sizes, subtract 1.5 from the women’s size:
US Men’s Size = US Women’s Size – 1.5
For example, a US women’s size 8 would be equivalent to a US men’s size 6.5.
UK Sizing Conversion
For UK sizing, the difference is typically 2 sizes:
UK Men’s Size = UK Women’s Size – 2
A UK women’s size 6 would convert to a UK men’s size 4.
EU Sizing Conversion
European sizing is more standardized, with a smaller difference between genders:
EU Men’s Size ≈ EU Women’s Size – 1 to 1.5
However, many European manufacturers use a unisex sizing system, making conversion less necessary.
CM (Mondopoint) Conversion
Mondopoint is based on foot length in millimeters, making it the most precise system:
Men’s shoes are typically 1-1.5 cm larger than women’s for the same foot length
Important Considerations When Converting Shoe Sizes
- Brand Variations: Different manufacturers may have slight variations in their sizing standards. Always check brand-specific size charts when available.
- Foot Width: Women’s shoes are typically designed with a narrower width than men’s shoes. When women buy men’s shoes, they might need to consider width differences.
- Shoe Style: Athletic shoes, dress shoes, and boots may fit differently even in the same size. Consider the style when converting between genders.
- Regional Differences: Asian shoe sizes often run smaller than Western sizes, even within the same numerical system.
- Half Sizes: Not all regions use half sizes. EU sizing typically doesn’t include half sizes, while US sizing does.
Measuring Your Foot for Accurate Sizing
For the most accurate shoe size determination, measure your foot length:
- Place your foot on a piece of paper against a wall.
- Mark the longest part of your foot (from heel to longest toe).
- Measure the distance in inches or centimeters.
- Use the measurement to find your size in the desired system using a conversion chart.
- For width, measure the widest part of your foot and compare to width charts.