Men's to Women's Shoe Size Conversion Chart
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Complete Men's to Women's Shoe Size Chart
Convert men's US shoe sizes to women's US sizes. The general rule is: women's size = men's size + 1.5.
| Men's US | Women's US | EU |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7.5 | 38.5 |
| 6.5 | 8 | 39 |
| 7 | 8.5 | 40 |
| 7.5 | 9 | 40.5 |
| 8 | 9.5 | 41 |
| 8.5 | 10 | 42 |
| 9 | 10.5 | 42.5 |
| 9.5 | 11 | 43 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 44 |
| 10.5 | 12 | 44.5 |
| 11 | 12.5 | 45 |
| 11.5 | 13.0 | 45.5 |
| 12 | 13.5 | 46 |
| 12.5 | 14.0 | 47 |
| 13 | 14.5 | 47.5 |
| 14 | 15.5 | 48.5 |
| 15 | 16.5 | 49.5 |
| 16 | 17.5 | 50.5 |
How to Convert Men's to Women's Shoe Sizes
Add 1.5 to the men's US shoe size to get the approximate women's US size. For example, a men's US 8 equals approximately a women's US 9.5.
Women's shoes are typically narrower than men's shoes for the same foot length. If you're buying women's shoes with a men's size, you may need a wider width option for a comfortable fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert men's shoe size to women's?
Add 1.5 to the men's US size to get the approximate women's US size. For example: Men's 8 → Women's 9.5, Men's 10 → Women's 11.5.
Can men wear women's shoes?
Yes, men can wear women's shoes. After converting the size (add 1.5), note that women's shoes are typically narrower. You may need a wider width for a comfortable fit.
Why are men's and women's shoe sizes different?
Men's and women's US shoe sizes use different starting points on the same barleycorn scale. For the same foot length, a women's size number is 1.5 higher than a men's. This convention dates back to when the sizing systems were independently established.