Women’s to men’s shoe size conversion chart
In this reference chart, a women’s US size is generally one full size higher than the men’s US size at the same foot length. Many brands use a 1–1.5 size rule, however, so centimetres are the safer common reference.
| Women’s US | Men’s US | Foot length |
|---|---|---|
| Women’s US 6 | Men’s US 5 | 23 cm |
| Women’s US 7 | Men’s US 6 | 24 cm |
| Women’s US 8 | Men’s US 7 | 25 cm |
| Women’s US 8.5 | Men’s US 7.5 | 25.5 cm |
| Women’s US 9 | Men’s US 8 | 26 cm |
| Women’s US 9.5 | Men’s US 8.5 | 26.5 cm |
| Women’s US 10 | Men’s US 9 | 27 cm |
| Women’s US 10.5 | Men’s US 9.5 | 27.5 cm |
| Women’s US 11 | Men’s US 10 | 28 cm |
| Women’s US 12 | Men’s US 11 | 29 cm |
Popular men’s and women’s conversions
What is a women’s size 9 in men’s?
A women’s US 9 is approximately a men’s US 8 in this chart; both align with a foot length of about 26 cm. Some brand charts instead recommend subtracting 1.5, which would produce a men’s 7.5.
What is an 8.5 women’s in men’s?
A women’s US 8.5 is approximately a men’s US 7.5 here, based on a 25.5 cm foot length.
How do I convert men’s to women’s shoe size?
For a quick estimate using this chart, add one to the men’s US size. For example, men’s US 8 becomes women’s US 9. For the best comparison, look up the men’s foot length and match that measurement in the women’s chart.
Why the conversion is approximate
There is no universal men’s-to-women’s shoe size formula. Brands can use different lasts, widths and grading rules, while unisex footwear may follow the men’s scale. Use the conversion to identify a starting size, then check the product chart and width. You can compare both categories in the shoe size conversion calculator or view the complete US, UK and EU shoe size charts.