Korean clothing & shoe size conversion
Korean clothing and shoe sizes don't match US or EU labels — clothes use a numeric system and often run small, and shoes are labeled in millimetres. Here's how to convert, with charts for women's and men's clothing and shoes. When we proxy-buy for you, tell us your measurements and we'll help match the right size.
These charts are approximate — Korean sizing varies by brand. For clothing, when you're between sizes, size up. For shoes, the mm label is your actual foot length in millimetres, so measure your foot and match the mm for the best fit.
Women's clothing sizes
| Korean | Intl | US | Bust (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | XS | 0-2 | 82-85 |
| 55 | S | 4-6 | 85-88 |
| 66 | M | 6-8 | 88-91 |
| 77 | L | 8-10 | 89-92 |
| 88 | XL | 10-12 | 92-95 |
Men's clothing sizes
| Korean | Intl | US | Chest (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | XS | 36 | 85-90 |
| 95 | S | 38 | 90-95 |
| 100 | M | 40 | 95-100 |
| 105 | L | 42 | 100-105 |
| 110 | XL | 44 | 105-110 |
Women's shoe sizes (mm)
| mm (Korea) | US | UK | EU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220 | 5 | 2.5 | 35 |
| 225 | 5.5 | 3 | 35.5 |
| 230 | 6 | 3.5 | 36 |
| 235 | 6.5 | 4 | 37 |
| 240 | 7 | 4.5 | 37.5 |
| 245 | 7.5 | 5 | 38 |
| 250 | 8 | 5.5 | 39 |
Men's shoe sizes (mm)
| mm (Korea) | US | UK | EU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 | 7 | 6 | 40 |
| 255 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 40.5 |
| 260 | 8 | 7 | 41 |
| 265 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 42 |
| 270 | 9 | 8 | 42.5 |
| 275 | 9.5 | 8.5 | 43 |
| 280 | 10 | 9 | 44 |
| 285 | 10.5 | 9.5 | 44.5 |
| 290 | 11 | 10 | 45 |
Frequently asked questions
How do Korean clothing sizes convert to US sizes?
Korean women's clothing uses the 44/55/66/77/88 system, which maps roughly to XS through XL (about US 0 to 16). Men's clothing is often labeled by chest in centimetres (90 to 110). Korean clothes tend to run small, so if you're between sizes, size up. See the charts above for the row-by-row breakdown; exact fit varies by brand.
How do Korean shoe sizes work?
Korean shoes are labeled in millimetres (mondopoint) — the actual length of your foot. To convert, measure your longest foot in millimetres and match the mm label; the charts above give the approximate US, UK and EU equivalents. Because mm is a real measurement, it's the most reliable way to get the right fit.
Do Korean clothes run small?
Generally yes — Korean clothing often runs a little smaller than US or European sizing, especially fitted styles. If you're between sizes or unsure, size up. When we proxy-buy for you, tell us your usual size or measurements and we'll help pick.
Can you help me choose the right size when buying from Korea?
Yes. When you proxy-order clothing or shoes through K·PARCEL, tell us your usual size or measurements (bust/chest, or foot length in mm) and we'll match it to the Korean size and flag if an item runs small.
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