US 12 = EU 44

A women’s US size 12 is EU 44 — the same as French 44. It equals UK 16, Italian 48, German 42 and Russian 50; in letter sizes it is usually L.

US 12 in every size system

UK
16
EU
44
US
12
France (FR)
44
Italy (IT)
48
Germany (DE)
42
Russia (RU)
50
Letter size
L

Sizes around US 12

USUKEUFRITDERU
US 10144242464048
US 12164444484250
US 14184646504452

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 12 in EU?
US 12 is EU 44 in the standard (French-based) EU sizing. In German sizing it is 42.
What is US size 12 in UK?
US 12 is UK 16. Women’s UK sizes are 4 higher than US sizes.
Is US 12 small, medium or large?
US 12 usually corresponds to letter size L, but letter sizes vary between brands.