UK 8 = EU 36

A women’s UK size 8 is EU 36 — the same as French 36. It equals US 4, Italian 40, German 34 and Russian 42; in letter sizes it is usually S.

UK 8 in every size system

UK
8
EU
36
US
4
France (FR)
36
Italy (IT)
40
Germany (DE)
34
Russia (RU)
42
Letter size
S

Sizes around UK 8

UKEUUSFRITDERU
UK 634234383240
UK 836436403442
UK 1038638423644

Why size charts disagree

“EU” sizes on most labels follow the French numbering, so UK 10 = EU 38. German brands use numbers 2 lower (UK 10 = DE 36), and some charts call those “EU” too. If a German brand’s 36 fits you, look for 38 at most other brands. Brands also differ slightly, so check the shop’s own chart when you are between sizes.

Full UK to EU size chart →

FAQ

What is UK size 8 in EU?
UK 8 is EU 36 in the standard (French-based) EU sizing. In German sizing it is 34.
What is UK size 8 in US?
UK 8 is US 4. Women’s US sizes are 4 lower than UK sizes.
Is UK 8 small, medium or large?
UK 8 usually corresponds to letter size S, but letter sizes vary between brands.