US 10 = EU 42

A women’s US size 10 is EU 42 — the same as French 42. It equals UK 14, Italian 46, German 40 and Russian 48; in letter sizes it is usually M.

US 10 in every size system

UK
14
EU
42
US
10
France (FR)
42
Italy (IT)
46
Germany (DE)
40
Russia (RU)
48
Letter size
M

Sizes around US 10

USUKEUFRITDERU
US 8124040443846
US 10144242464048
US 12164444484250

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 US to EU size chart →

FAQ

What is US size 10 in EU?
US 10 is EU 42 in the standard (French-based) EU sizing. In German sizing it is 40.
What is US size 10 in UK?
US 10 is UK 14. Women’s UK sizes are 4 higher than US sizes.
Is US 10 small, medium or large?
US 10 usually corresponds to letter size M, but letter sizes vary between brands.