Inches to Kids Shoe Size Conversion Chart
Measured with a standard imperial tape measure? Convert inches and fractions directly to US kids sizes, UK sizes, and European equivalents.
Quick Answer (Inches to Shoe Size):
Each US shoe size increments by 1/3 inch (full size) or 1/6 inch (half size). Quick reference: 5.0" = US 6C, 5.5" = US 8C, 6.0" = US 9.5C, 6.5" = US 11C, and 7.5" = US 1Y. All conversions factor in ~0.5 inch (+12 mm) of toe room.
Inches to US, UK & EU Sizing Matrix
Standard Imperial Measurements| Foot Length (Inches) | US Kids Size | UK Size | EU Size | Centimeters | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.99" | US 0C | UK 0 | EU 15 | 7.6 cm | toddler |
| 3.35" | US 1C | UK 0.5 | EU 16 | 8.5 cm | toddler |
| 3.62" | US 2C | UK 1 | EU 17 | 9.2 cm | toddler |
| 3.94" | US 3C | UK 2 | EU 18 | 10.0 cm | toddler |
| 4.09" | US 3.5C | UK 2.5 | EU 18.5 | 10.4 cm | toddler |
| 4.25" | US 4C | UK 3 | EU 19 | 10.8 cm | toddler |
| 4.41" | US 4.5C | UK 3.5 | EU 19.5 | 11.2 cm | toddler |
| 4.57" | US 5C | UK 4 | EU 20 | 11.6 cm | toddler |
| 4.72" | US 5.5C | UK 4.5 | EU 21 | 12.0 cm | toddler |
| 4.92" | US 6C | UK 5 | EU 22 | 12.5 cm | toddler |
| 5.08" | US 6.5C | UK 5.5 | EU 22.5 | 12.9 cm | toddler |
| 5.24" | US 7C | UK 6 | EU 23 | 13.3 cm | toddler |
| 5.39" | US 7.5C | UK 6.5 | EU 23.5 | 13.7 cm | toddler |
| 5.55" | US 8C | UK 7 | EU 24 | 14.1 cm | toddler |
| 5.71" | US 8.5C | UK 7.5 | EU 25 | 14.5 cm | toddler |
| 5.87" | US 9C | UK 8 | EU 25.5 | 14.9 cm | toddler |
| 6.02" | US 9.5C | UK 8.5 | EU 26 | 15.3 cm | toddler |
| 6.18" | US 10C | UK 9 | EU 27 | 15.7 cm | toddler |
| 6.34" | US 10.5C | UK 9.5 | EU 27.5 | 16.1 cm | little kid |
| 6.50" | US 11C | UK 10 | EU 28 | 16.5 cm | little kid |
| 6.69" | US 11.5C | UK 10.5 | EU 28.5 | 17.0 cm | little kid |
| 6.85" | US 12C | UK 11 | EU 29 | 17.4 cm | little kid |
| 7.01" | US 12.5C | UK 11.5 | EU 30 | 17.8 cm | little kid |
| 7.17" | US 13C | UK 12 | EU 31 | 18.2 cm | little kid |
| 7.36" | US 13.5C | UK 12.5 | EU 31.5 | 18.7 cm | little kid |
| 7.52" | US 1Y | UK 13 | EU 32 | 19.1 cm | youth |
| 7.68" | US 1.5Y | UK 13.5 | EU 33 | 19.5 cm | youth |
| 7.87" | US 2Y | UK 1 | EU 33.5 | 20.0 cm | youth |
| 8.03" | US 2.5Y | UK 1.5 | EU 34 | 20.4 cm | youth |
| 8.19" | US 3Y | UK 2 | EU 35 | 20.8 cm | youth |
| 8.39" | US 3.5Y | UK 2.5 | EU 35.5 | 21.3 cm | youth |
| 8.54" | US 4Y | UK 3 | EU 36 | 21.7 cm | youth |
| 8.70" | US 4.5Y | UK 3.5 | EU 36.5 | 22.1 cm | youth |
| 8.90" | US 5Y | UK 4 | EU 37.5 | 22.6 cm | youth |
| 9.06" | US 5.5Y | UK 4.5 | EU 38 | 23.0 cm | youth |
| 9.25" | US 6Y | UK 5 | EU 38.5 | 23.5 cm | youth |
| 9.41" | US 6.5Y | UK 5.5 | EU 39 | 23.9 cm | youth |
| 9.65" | US 7Y | UK 6 | EU 40 | 24.5 cm | youth |
Frequently Asked Questions About Sizing in Inches
Helpful fit allowances, measuring wisdom, and sizing advice for parents.
What kids shoe size is 6 inches?
A 6-inch foot measurement (15.2 cm) corresponds to a US Size 9.5C (Toddler) / EU 26. If between sizes, choose 10C for extra growth allowance.
What kids shoe size is 7 inches?
A 7-inch foot measurement (17.8 cm) corresponds to a US Size 12.5C (Little Kid) / EU 30 / UK 11.5.
What kids shoe size is 8 inches?
An 8-inch foot measurement (20.3 cm) corresponds to a US Youth Size 2Y / EU 33 / UK 1.
How do US shoe sizes calculate from inches?
US shoe sizes are historically based on the English barleycorn system, where 1 full size equals 1/3 of an inch (~8.46 mm), and half sizes equal 1/6 of an inch (~4.23 mm).