Shoe Size International Converter Formula

Understand the math behind the shoe size international converter. Each variable explained with a worked example.

Formulas Used

UK Size

uk_size = us_mens_size - 0.5

EU Size

eu_size = us_mens_size + 33

Foot Length (approx)

cm_length = us_mens_size * 0.847 + 17.145

Variables

VariableDescriptionDefault
us_mens_sizeUS Men's Size10

How It Works

International Shoe Size Conversion

Shoe sizing systems differ by country. These conversions use standard industry formulas.

Formulas (Men)

UK = US - 0.5

EU = US + 33 (approximate)

Foot Length (cm) = US x 0.847 + 17.145

These are guidelines. Width varies significantly between brands and countries. European shoes tend to run narrower than American shoes.

Worked Example

Converting US men's size 10.

us_mens_size = 10
  1. 01UK = 10 - 0.5 = 9.5
  2. 02EU = 10 + 33 = 43
  3. 03Foot length = 10 x 0.847 + 17.145 = 25.6 cm