US to India Size Guide 2026: Shoes + Clothing Conversion Chart
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Updated 15 June 2026 · verified against BIS IS 16101/16102 + ASTM D5585
Quick answer: US to India size conversion
US sizes run larger than Indian sizes. For clothing, Indian size ≈ US size + 32 (US 6 = India 38). For shoes, US = UK / India + 1 for men and + 2 for women.
| US (women's) | India | EU | UK | Bust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 36 | 34 | 6 | 33" |
| 6 | 38 | 36 | 8 | 34" |
| 8 | 40 | 38 | 10 | 36" |
| 10 | 42 | 40 | 12 | 38" |
| 12 | 44 | 42 | 14 | 40" |
US letter sizes: US S = India 36 · US M = India 38 · US L = India 40 · US XL = India 42 · US XXL = India 44.
Shoe sizes (most searched): UK 10 = India 10 = US 11 (men) · UK 12 = India 12 = US 13 (men) · 25 cm foot ≈ India 7 · 28 cm foot ≈ India 10. Women's: US 8 = UK 6 = EU 39.
Conversions follow Bureau of Indian Standards IS 16101 / IS 16102, cross-referenced with ASTM D5585. Brands vary — check the product-page chart when shown. Need a hand? WhatsApp us or browse imported US fashion.
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Based on Bureau of Indian Standards IS 16101 / IS 16102, cross-referenced with ASTM D5585. Brands vary — check the product page chart when shown.
Why does getting the size right matter?
About 70% of online fashion returns are caused by sizing and fit, per McKinsey research — and online clothing return rates run 20–30%. The calculator above and the charts below are built to get you to the right size the first time, so your order fits and stays.
How do I measure myself for the right fit?
Sizes vary by brand — your body doesn't. Measure once, then match your numbers to any chart for a confident fit.
Measuring your body
Use a soft tape measure and record every number in inches.
Bust
Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your chest, parallel to the floor, snug but not tight.
Waist
Measure the narrowest part of your torso — about an inch above your navel.
Hips
Stand with feet together; measure the widest part, ~7–9 in below your waist.
What are the full US-to-India size charts?
Every conversion in one place. Switch tabs for clothing or shoes — and when a brand shows its own chart on the product page, trust that first.
| Indian size | US size | Bust (in) | Waist (in) | Hips (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | XS / 0 | 32–33 | 24–25 | 33–35 |
| S | S / 2–4 | 34–35 | 26–27 | 36–37 |
| M | M / 6–8 | 36–37 | 28–29 | 38–39 |
| L | L / 10–12 | 38–39 | 30–31 | 40–41 |
| XL | XL / 14 | 40–41 | 32–33 | 42–43 |
| XXL | XXL / 16 | 42–43 | 34–35 | 44–45 |
| XXXL | XXXL / 18–20 | 44–46 | 36–38 | 46–48 |
| 4XL | 4XL / 22–24 | 47–49 | 39–41 | 49–51 |
| 5XL | 5XL / 26–28 | 50–52 | 42–44 | 52–54 |
How do US, India, EU & UK sizes line up?
Tap any size to instantly see its match across the US, India, EU and UK. The whole column lights up so you can read across systems in one glance.
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Indian numeric ≈ US size + 32. EU sits two below India. Always confirm against the brand chart for fitted styles.
What do US shoe widths (D, 2E, 4E) mean in India?
US-imported shoes carry a second letter most Indian shoppers have never had to read: the width. Indian retail sells one width per size (a "medium"), so if standard shoes have always felt tight or loose across the toes, width — not length — was probably the problem. Imports fix this: brands like New Balance, Skechers and Brooks ship the same size in up to four widths. Each width step adds roughly 5 mm (3/16") across the ball of the foot; the length stays identical.
| Men's width | Meaning | In India |
|---|---|---|
| B | Narrow | Not sold in Indian retail |
| D | Standard / Medium | The width Indian shops sell |
| 2E (EE) | Wide | Rare in India — import advantage |
| 4E (EEEE) | Extra wide | Not sold in Indian retail |
| Women's width | Meaning | In India |
|---|---|---|
| 2A (AA) | Narrow | Not sold in Indian retail |
| B | Standard / Medium | The width Indian shops sell |
| D | Wide | Rare in India |
| 2E | Extra wide | Not sold in Indian retail |
How do popular US brands actually fit?
Charts are the standard; brands drift from it. These notes are compiled from the brands' own size charts and "runs small / runs large" review consensus — adjust before you order, and check recent reviews for the specific model.
| Brand | Fit note | What to order |
|---|---|---|
| Nike | Runs about ½ size small and narrow, especially runners | Size up ½ from your measured US size |
| Adidas | Generally true to size; some styles run long with a narrow toe box | Your measured US size |
| New Balance | True to size; widest width range (B–4E) of any brand | Your measured US size — pick width deliberately |
| Converse (Chuck Taylor) | Runs ½–1 size large | Size down ½ |
| Vans | True to size | Your measured US size |
| Skechers | Slightly roomy; wide options common | True to size, or ½ down for a snug fit |
| Crocs | Roomy, whole sizes only | Size down if between sizes |
| Levi's (jeans) | True to labelled waist; US waist = India waist | Your normal waist; budget for hemming |
| Gap / Old Navy | Vanity-sized — tends to run large | Consider one size down |
| Ralph Lauren (Classic Fit) | Cut generously | Size down, or pick Slim Fit |
| Carter's (kids) | True to age label | Child's age band; size up between bands |
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Common shoe-size questions
Quick answers to the most-searched US/UK/EU → India shoe-size conversions. All measurements assume standard adult last; round up if you measured barefoot. For every conversion with half sizes and wide fittings, see the dedicated US to India shoe size chart. New to importing? See how CrowCrowCrow sources and verifies sizes before each shipment.
What is 10 UK shoe size in India?
UK 10 = Indian 10 for men's shoes — Indian and UK men's sizing are identical. The same shoe is US 11, EU 44, foot length ~28 cm.
What is 12 UK shoe size in India?
UK 12 = Indian 12 for men's shoes. Equivalent to US 13, EU 46, foot length ~30 cm. Sizes above UK 12 are stocked by fewer Indian brands — US-imported brands like Nike, Adidas and New Balance carry through UK 14 / IN 14 / US 15.
What is 25 cm foot length in Indian shoe size?
25 cm foot length ≈ Indian men's size 7 (UK 7 / US 8 / EU 41). For women, 25 cm ≈ Indian / UK 5–6, US 7–8, EU 39. Measure heel-to-longest-toe while standing.
What is 28 cm foot length in Indian shoe size?
28 cm foot length ≈ Indian men's size 10 (UK 10 / US 11 / EU 44). Round up half a size if your heel-to-toe measurement is closer to 28.5 cm.
What is 40 EU shoe size in India?
EU 40 men's = Indian shoe size 6 (UK 6 / US 7), foot length ~24 cm. EU 40 women's = Indian shoe size 7 (UK 7 / US 9), foot length ~26 cm. Same EU label, different fit depending on gender lasts.
What is 42 EU shoe size in India?
EU 42 men's = Indian shoe size 8 (UK 8 / US 9), foot length ~26 cm. EU 42 women's = Indian shoe size 9 (UK 9 / US 11), foot length ~28 cm. Check the brand's gender chart when in doubt.
What is 36 size in India?
Depends on the category. IN 36 in women's clothing = US 4 / UK 6 / EU 34 (size Small). IN 36 in women's shoes ≈ UK 3 / US 5 / EU 36, foot length ~22 cm. Use the size charts above to confirm by measurement.
What is 10.5 inches foot length in Indian shoe size?
10.5 inches = ~26.7 cm ≈ Indian men's shoe size 8 (UK 8 / US 9 / EU 42). For women, ~26.7 cm ≈ Indian women's 8 (UK 8 / US 10 / EU 41).
What is 38 Indian size in US?
For women's clothing, Indian 38 = US 6 (UK 8 / EU 36) — small-medium fit. For women's shoes, Indian 38 ≈ US 7-8 (UK 5-6 / EU 38), foot length ~24 cm.
Why are US and Indian shoe sizes different?
India's shoe sizing follows the British "barleycorn" system dating to King Edward II in 1324: each whole size adds one barleycorn (~8.5 mm / one-third inch), starting from a 4-inch infant foot. India kept the British scale after independence, which is why UK 8 = India 8 still holds. The US scale split off in the late 1880s when American shoemakers labelled shoes larger to give shoppers more room — over a few decades this drifted to a full-size offset for men and a two-size offset for women, so US men's 9 = UK 8 = India 8 and US women's 9 = UK 7 = India 7. EU's "Paris Point" arrived around the same time with 2/3 cm per whole size and no gender split, which is why EU 42 = 267 mm of last length regardless of audience. Practical rule: the US box number equals your UK/India number plus 1 for men, plus 2 for women.
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Sources & standards
Size conversions on this page cross-reference published clothing-size standards. Where brand size charts disagree with the standard, trust the brand chart — manufacturers measure to their own pattern blocks.
ASTM D5585-11(2024) — Standard Tables of Body Measurements for Adult Female Misses Figure Type, Sizes 00–20 (American Society for Testing and Materials).
Bureau of Indian Standards — IS 16101 / IS 16102 — Designation of sizes for apparel, women's and men's respectively. Source for the IN 36/38/40/42/44 size system used by Indian apparel brands.
Levi's US — Women's & Men's Size Charts — Representative US retailer chart for cross-checking the conversions in this guide. We cite Levi's because their global presence (US + India) lets buyers compare the same brand across markets.
Gerber Childrenswear & FirstCry — US baby/toddler height-weight bands (Gerber's own published chart) cross-referenced against how India's largest kids' retailer (FirstCry), Myntra and Flipkart actually label sizes on live product pages.
Specifications may be updated by the publishing bodies — verify the version cited matches your reference need.
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