7 min read
2026-01-25
There are several shoe sizing systems in the world, and the same foot can be size 42 in European, 9 in American, and 8 in British. This creates confusion when shopping at foreign stores.
| System | Label | Countries |
|---|---|---|
| European | EU | Russia, Europe |
| American | US | USA, Canada |
| British | UK | United Kingdom |
| Japanese | JP (cm) | Japan |
Stand on a sheet of paper barefoot
Trace your foot with a pencil held vertically
Measure the distance from heel to the tip of the longest toe
Measure both feet — they may differ
Use the larger foot as reference
| RU/EU | US | UK | Foot length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 25.5 |
| 42 | 9 | 8 | 27 |
| 44 | 10.5 | 9.5 | 28.5 |
Use our Shoe Size Converter for accurate sizing.
See also: Clothing Size Converter, Cooking Measurement Converter