US 6 = EU 38

A women’s US size 6 is EU 38 — the same as French 38. It equals UK 10, Italian 42, German 36 and Russian 44; in letter sizes it is usually S.

US 6 in every size system

UK
10
EU
38
US
6
France (FR)
38
Italy (IT)
42
Germany (DE)
36
Russia (RU)
44
Letter size
S

Sizes around US 6

USUKEUFRITDERU
US 483636403442
US 6103838423644
US 8124040443846

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 6 in EU?
US 6 is EU 38 in the standard (French-based) EU sizing. In German sizing it is 36.
What is US size 6 in UK?
US 6 is UK 10. Women’s UK sizes are 4 higher than US sizes.
Is US 6 small, medium or large?
US 6 usually corresponds to letter size S, but letter sizes vary between brands.