UK to US Shoe Size Conversion Chart
Select a size above to see the conversion result.
Complete UK to US Shoe Size Chart
All UK sizes with their US equivalents for women, men, and kids:
| UK | US Women | US Men | US Kids |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | — | 2 |
| 1.5 | — | — | 2.5 |
| 2 | 4 | — | 3 |
| 2.5 | 4.5 | — | 3.5 |
| 3 | 5 | — | 4 |
| 3.5 | 5.5 | — | 4.5 |
| 4 | 6 | — | 5 |
| 4.5 | 6.5 | — | 5.5 |
| 5 | 7 | — | 6 |
| 5.5 | 7.5 | 6 | 6.5 |
| 6 | 8 | 6.5 | 7 |
| 6.5 | 8.5 | 7 | — |
| 7 | 9 | 7.5 | — |
| 7.5 | 9.5 | 8 | — |
| 8 | 10 | 8.5 | — |
| 8.5 | 10.5 | 9 | — |
| 9 | 11 | 9.5 | — |
| 9.5 | 11.5 | 10 | — |
| 10 | 12 | 10.5 | — |
| 10.5 | — | 11 | — |
| 11 | — | 11.5 | — |
| 11.5 | — | 12 | — |
| 12 | — | 12.5 | — |
| 12.5 | — | 13 | — |
| 13 | — | — | 1 |
| 13.5 | — | 14 | — |
| 14 | — | — | 1.5 |
| 14.5 | — | 15 | — |
| 15.5 | — | 16 | — |
UK Shoe Sizes in US
How to Convert UK to US Shoe Sizes
To convert from UK to US shoe sizes, add approximately 0.5–1 for men's shoes or about 2 for women's shoes. For example, a men's UK 9 is approximately US 9.5, and a women's UK 5 is approximately US 7.
Both systems use the barleycorn scale but with different zero points. The conversion tables above provide exact mappings based on industry standards, which are more accurate than the general rules of thumb.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert my UK shoe size to US?
Use the conversion chart above. For men, add about 0.5–1 to the UK size. For women, add about 2 to the UK size. The exact conversion depends on the specific size — check the table for accuracy.
Are UK shoe sizes unisex?
UK sizes do differ between men and women, similar to US sizing. A men's UK 7 and a women's UK 7 correspond to different foot lengths. Always specify gender when converting.
What US size is a UK 8?
For men, a UK 8 is approximately US 8.5. For women, a UK 8 is approximately US 10. The conversion differs by gender because each system offsets differently for men and women.