How do I convert EU shoe size to centimeters?

Each EU shoe size corresponds to a specific foot length in centimeters. Men's EU 42 equals approximately 26.0 cm, women's EU 38 equals approximately 24.1 cm, and kids' EU 26 equals approximately 15.9 cm. Use the chart above to look up any size.

What is EU size 40 in centimeters?

EU men's size 40 corresponds to approximately 25.0 cm (250 mm) foot length. Women's EU 40 is approximately 25.4 cm. The same EU number can map to slightly different foot lengths depending on gender.

Do men's and women's EU sizes convert to different cm lengths?

Yes. At the same EU number, women's shoes are built on a narrower last with a slightly different length scale. A women's EU 38 fits a shorter foot than a men's EU 38 of equivalent numeric size.

Is foot length the same as shoe length in cm?

No. Shoe length in cm (the physical shoe interior) is typically 1–1.5 cm longer than the foot. The cm values in this chart refer to foot length — the measurement from your heel to your longest toe.

Can I use this for toddler and children's EU sizes?

Yes. The Kids category covers EU sizes 16 through 35. For older children whose feet approach adult size, also check the women's chart starting at EU 35.

EU Shoe Size to CM Converter

Name: EU Shoe Size to CM Converter
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Author: Nham Vu

Enter a European shoe size and gender to get the corresponding foot length in centimeters instantly.

Convert EU Size to CM

Men's Size Chart

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Summary

Enter a European shoe size and gender to get the corresponding foot length in centimeters instantly.

How it works

Select the gender category: Men, Women, or Kids.
Enter your EU shoe size in the input field.
The converter looks up the foot length in centimeters from the standard size chart.
The result shows foot length in cm plus mm and the equivalent US size for reference.
Browse the full size chart on the right to see all available sizes at once.

Use cases

Buying shoes from Asian brands that list foot length in cm rather than EU sizes.
Measuring a child's foot in cm to confirm the correct EU shoe size.
Ordering custom footwear that requires exact foot length in mm or cm.
Comparing EU sizes across brands when shopping on international shoe sites.
Converting a EU size to cm for sports shoes with fit guides in centimeters.
Verifying fit when a size chart only shows foot length ranges.

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Last updated: 2026-07-22 · Reviewed by Nham Vu