Kids Shoe Size by Age Chart
A population-typical guide to toddler and youth shoe sizes, foot lengths in inches & cm, and international conversions from babyhood to pre-teens.
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Toddler & Kids Shoe Size by Age Table
Includes population averages, foot length in inches and cm, and typical size spread.
| Age | Length (Inches) | Length (CM) | Typical US (Spread) | Typical UK / India | Typical EU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year old | 4.5″ | 11.5 cm | 5C (4C – 6C) | 4 (3 – 5) | 20 (19 – 22) |
| 2 years old | 5.3″ | 13.5 cm | 7C (6C – 9C) | 6 (5 – 8) | 23 (22 – 25.5) |
| 3 years old | 6.0″ | 15.2 cm | 9C (8C – 11C) | 8 (7 – 10) | 25.5 (24 – 28) |
| 4 years old | 6.5″ | 16.5 cm | 11C (10C – 13C) | 10 (9 – 12) | 28 (27 – 31) |
| 5 years old | 6.9″ | 17.5 cm | 12C (11C – 1Y) | 11 (10 – 13) | 29 (28 – 32) |
| 6 years old | 7.4″ | 18.8 cm | 13.5C (13C – 2Y) | 12.5 (12 – 1) | 31.5 (31 – 33.5) |
| 7 years old | 7.9″ | 20.0 cm | 2Y (13.5C – 3.5Y) | 1 (12.5 – 2.5) | 33.5 (31.5 – 35.5) |
| 8 years old | 8.3″ | 21.0 cm | 3Y (1.5Y – 5Y) | 2 (13.5 – 4) | 35 (33 – 37.5) |
| 9 years old | 8.7″ | 22.0 cm | 4.5Y (3Y – 6Y) | 3.5 (2 – 5) | 36.5 (35 – 38.5) |
| 10 years old | 9.0″ | 22.8 cm | 5Y (4Y – 7Y) | 4 (3 – 6) | 37.5 (36 – 40) |
| 11 years old | 9.3″ | 23.5 cm | 6Y (5Y – 7Y) | 5 (4 – 6) | 38.5 (37.5 – 40) |
| 12 years old | 9.5″ | 24.2 cm | 6.5Y (5.5Y – 7Y+) | 5.5 (4.5 – 6+) | 39 (38 – 40+) |
* Note: Upper foot length ranges for older children that exceed standard kids' charts (245 mm / 7Y) naturally enter adult shoe sizing.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Kids Shoe Size by Age
Common questions from parents about measuring, fit allowances, and international size conversions.
What shoe size does a 1-year-old wear?
A typical 1-year-old wears between a US 4C and 5C (approx. UK 3–4 / EU 19–20). Average foot length at 12 months is approximately 11.5 to 12.5 cm (4.5 to 4.9 inches).
What shoe size does a 2-year-old wear?
A typical 2-year-old toddler wears around a US 6C to 8C (approx. UK 5.5–7.5 / EU 22–24). Average foot length is approximately 13.0 to 14.5 cm (5.1 to 5.7 inches).
What shoe size does a 3-year-old wear?
A typical 3-year-old wears around a US 8C to 10C (approx. UK 7.5–9.5 / EU 25–27). Average foot length is between 14.5 and 15.5 cm (5.7 to 6.1 inches).
What shoe size does a 4-year-old wear?
Most 4-year-olds wear between a US 10C and 12C (approx. UK 9.5–11.5 / EU 27–30). Average foot length ranges between 15.5 and 17.0 cm (6.1 to 6.7 inches).
What shoe size does a 5-year-old wear?
Most 5-year-olds wear between a US 11C and 13C (approx. UK 10.5–12.5 / EU 28–31). Average foot length is around 16.5 to 18.0 cm (6.5 to 7.1 inches).
What shoe size does a 6-year-old wear?
A typical 6-year-old wears around a US 12C to 1Y (approx. UK 11.5–13.5 / EU 30–33), marking the transition between Little Kid (C) and Youth (Y) sizing.
Can I buy kids shoes based on age alone?
Age gives a helpful ballpark estimate, but it should never replace measuring. Two children of the exact same age can easily differ by 2 to 3 full shoe sizes. Always measure the foot in inches or cm before ordering.