CM to Kids Shoe Size Conversion Chart
Measured your child's foot in centimeters? Look up their exact shoe size across US, UK, and European (EU) standards with built-in growth room.
Quick Answer (CM to Shoe Size):
To find shoe size from centimeters: a 12 cm foot = US 5.5C (EU 21), a 14 cm foot = US 7.5C (EU 23.5), a 16 cm foot = US 10.5C (EU 27.5), and an 18 cm foot = US 12.5C (EU 30). All values factor in +12 mm of orthopedic toe space.
Centimeter to US, UK & EU Sizing Chart
Heel-to-Toe Measurement| Foot Length (cm) | US Kids Size | UK Size | EU Size | Inches | Typical Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.6 cm | US 0C | UK 0 | EU 15 | 2.99" | Newborn (0–6 weeks) |
| 8.5 cm | US 1C | UK 0.5 | EU 16 | 3.35" | 0–3 months |
| 9.2 cm | US 2C | UK 1 | EU 17 | 3.62" | 3–6 months |
| 10.0 cm | US 3C | UK 2 | EU 18 | 3.94" | 6–9 months |
| 10.4 cm | US 3.5C | UK 2.5 | EU 18.5 | 4.09" | 8–10 months |
| 10.8 cm | US 4C | UK 3 | EU 19 | 4.25" | 9–12 months |
| 11.2 cm | US 4.5C | UK 3.5 | EU 19.5 | 4.41" | 10–12 months |
| 11.6 cm | US 5C | UK 4 | EU 20 | 4.57" | 12–15 months |
| 12.0 cm | US 5.5C | UK 4.5 | EU 21 | 4.72" | 13–15 months |
| 12.5 cm | US 6C | UK 5 | EU 22 | 4.92" | 15–18 months |
| 12.9 cm | US 6.5C | UK 5.5 | EU 22.5 | 5.08" | 16–18 months |
| 13.3 cm | US 7C | UK 6 | EU 23 | 5.24" | 1.5–2 years |
| 13.7 cm | US 7.5C | UK 6.5 | EU 23.5 | 5.39" | 19–24 months |
| 14.1 cm | US 8C | UK 7 | EU 24 | 5.55" | 2–2.5 years |
| 14.5 cm | US 8.5C | UK 7.5 | EU 25 | 5.71" | 2–2.5 years |
| 14.9 cm | US 9C | UK 8 | EU 25.5 | 5.87" | 2.5–3 years |
| 15.3 cm | US 9.5C | UK 8.5 | EU 26 | 6.02" | 2.5–3 years |
| 15.7 cm | US 10C | UK 9 | EU 27 | 6.18" | 3–3.5 years |
| 16.1 cm | US 10.5C | UK 9.5 | EU 27.5 | 6.34" | 3–3.5 years |
| 16.5 cm | US 11C | UK 10 | EU 28 | 6.50" | 3.5–4 years |
| 17.0 cm | US 11.5C | UK 10.5 | EU 28.5 | 6.69" | 3.5–4.5 years |
| 17.4 cm | US 12C | UK 11 | EU 29 | 6.85" | 4–5 years |
| 17.8 cm | US 12.5C | UK 11.5 | EU 30 | 7.01" | 4.5–5.5 years |
| 18.2 cm | US 13C | UK 12 | EU 31 | 7.17" | 5–6 years |
| 18.7 cm | US 13.5C | UK 12.5 | EU 31.5 | 7.36" | 5.5–6 years |
| 19.1 cm | US 1Y | UK 13 | EU 32 | 7.52" | 6–7 years |
| 19.5 cm | US 1.5Y | UK 13.5 | EU 33 | 7.68" | 6.5–7 years |
| 20.0 cm | US 2Y | UK 1 | EU 33.5 | 7.87" | 7–7.5 years |
| 20.4 cm | US 2.5Y | UK 1.5 | EU 34 | 8.03" | 7.5–8 years |
| 20.8 cm | US 3Y | UK 2 | EU 35 | 8.19" | 8–8.5 years |
| 21.3 cm | US 3.5Y | UK 2.5 | EU 35.5 | 8.39" | 8.5–9 years |
| 21.7 cm | US 4Y | UK 3 | EU 36 | 8.54" | 9–9.5 years |
| 22.1 cm | US 4.5Y | UK 3.5 | EU 36.5 | 8.70" | 9.5–10 years |
| 22.6 cm | US 5Y | UK 4 | EU 37.5 | 8.90" | 10–10.5 years |
| 23.0 cm | US 5.5Y | UK 4.5 | EU 38 | 9.06" | 10.5–11 years |
| 23.5 cm | US 6Y | UK 5 | EU 38.5 | 9.25" | 11–11.5 years |
| 23.9 cm | US 6.5Y | UK 5.5 | EU 39 | 9.41" | 11.5–12 years |
| 24.5 cm | US 7Y | UK 6 | EU 40 | 9.65" | 12+ years |
Frequently Asked Questions About Centimeter Foot Sizing
Helpful fit allowances, measuring wisdom, and sizing advice for parents.
What shoe size is a 14 cm foot for a toddler?
A 14.0 cm foot length corresponds to US Size 7.5C (or 8C if your child wears thick socks), which matches EU 23.5 and UK 6.5.
What shoe size is a 15 cm foot for a child?
A 15.0 cm foot corresponds to US Size 9C (Toddler) / EU 25.5 / UK 8, fitting toddlers typically between 2.5 and 3 years old.
What shoe size is a 16 cm foot for a child?
A 16.0 cm foot corresponds to US Size 10.5C (Little Kid) / EU 27.5 / UK 9.5, typically worn by children between 3 and 3.5 years old.
Should I add centimeters to my child's foot measurement?
Yes. Pediatric orthopedic guidelines recommend adding 1.0 to 1.2 cm (10–12 mm) of space ahead of the longest toe for proper natural foot expansion and growth room.