US 4 = EU 36

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

US 4 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 US 4

USUKEUFRITDERU
US 263434383240
US 483636403442
US 6103838423644

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