European to US Women Conversion Table
| European (EU) | US Women (US W) | Reference Benchmark | Formula Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 EU | 3.6 US W | Petite Continental slip-on ballerina flats | US W = ((35 − 33) ÷ 1.25) + 2 = 3.60 |
| 35.5 EU | 4 US W | Handcrafted Italian leather almond-toe pumps | US W = ((35.5 − 33) ÷ 1.25) + 2 = 4.00 |
| 36 EU | 4.4 US W | Continental strappy leather evening heels | US W = ((36 − 33) ÷ 1.25) + 2 = 4.40 |
| 36.5 EU | 4.8 US W | Parisian patent slingback kitten heels | US W = ((36.5 − 33) ÷ 1.25) + 2 = 4.80 |
| 37 EU | 5.2 US W | Italian designer pointed-toe stilettos | US W = ((37 − 33) ÷ 1.25) + 2 = 5.20 |
| 37.5 EU | 5.6 US W | Continental casual suede wedge sandals | US W = ((37.5 − 33) ÷ 1.25) + 2 = 5.60 |
| 38 EU | 6 US W | Milano luxury calfskin chelsea ankle boots | US W = ((38 − 33) ÷ 1.25) + 2 = 6.00 |
| 38.5 EU | 6.4 US W | European cushioned low-top city sneakers | US W = ((38.5 − 33) ÷ 1.25) + 2 = 6.40 |
| 39 EU | 6.8 US W | Florentine artisan horsebit leather loafers | US W = ((39 − 33) ÷ 1.25) + 2 = 6.80 |
| 39.5 EU | 7.2 US W | French equestrian tall leather riding boots | US W = ((39.5 − 33) ÷ 1.25) + 2 = 7.20 |
| 40 EU | 7.6 US W | Continental platform creepers & brogues | US W = ((40 − 33) ÷ 1.25) + 2 = 7.60 |
| 40.5 EU | 8 US W | Modern architectural block-heel mules | US W = ((40.5 − 33) ÷ 1.25) + 2 = 8.00 |
| 41 EU | 8.4 US W | High-mileage European trail running shoes | US W = ((41 − 33) ÷ 1.25) + 2 = 8.40 |
| 41.5 EU | 8.8 US W | Alpine waterproof mountain hiking boots | US W = ((41.5 − 33) ÷ 1.25) + 2 = 8.80 |
| 42 EU | 9.2 US W | Extended-fit European orthopedic loafers | US W = ((42 − 33) ÷ 1.25) + 2 = 9.20 |
| 43 EU | 10 US W | Extended-range Continental women's trainers | US W = ((43 − 33) ÷ 1.25) + 2 = 10.00 |
European to US Women Formula & Unit Definitions
Because 1 Paris Point is 6.67 mm and 1 American barleycorn is 8.46 mm, converting from European metric units back to American sizing divides by 1.25. Accounting for the base offset, the exact mathematical conversion is: US W = ((EU − 33) ÷ 1.25) + 2.
Quick Estimation: Subtract 33 from your European size, divide by 1.25 (or multiply by 0.8), and add 2. For instance, EU 38 gives (38 − 33) = 5; 5 ÷ 1.25 = 4; 4 + 2 = US Women 6.
European (EU)
Source Standard- Calibrated with the Continental Paris Point (point de Paris), measuring exactly 2/3 of a centimeter (6.67 mm).
- Continuous single sizing scale applied across adult footwear without distinct gender shifts.
- Continental footwear lasts incorporate an integrated width profile comparable to an American B/C width.
US Women (US W)
Target Standard- Defined by the American Brannock Device women's scale, offset by two sizes from British base lasts.
- Standardized on 1/3-inch (8.46 mm) full-size and 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) half-size increments.
- Default medium width across American retail manufacturers is standardized as 'B' width.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.How do you convert European shoe size to US Women's?
Subtract 33 from your EU size, divide by 1.25, and add 2. For example, EU 38 becomes ((38 − 33) ÷ 1.25) + 2 = 6. To convert in the opposite direction, use our US Women to EU shoe converter.
Q.What is an EU size 38 in US Women's shoes?
An EU size 38 corresponds to an exact US Women's size 6: ((38 − 33) ÷ 1.25) + 2 = 6. This is one of the most widely matched size conversions in international footwear.
Q.What is an EU size 39 in US Women's shoes?
An EU size 39 equals approximately US Women's size 6.8, which corresponds to a standard US Women 7 in most American retail footwear brands.
Q.Are European women's shoes narrower than US shoes?
European footwear lasts generally feature a medium width profile equivalent to an American B or B/C width, offering slightly more room in the instep than standard American B widths.