Measure both feet
Have your child stand with full weight on each foot. Measure from the heel to the longest toe.
Free printable resource
Kids' Shoe Sizes Go to 13, Then Restart at 1. We Didn't Make the Rules.
The US kids' sizing system changes names and restarts its numbering as children grow. This printable guide organizes Toddler, Little Kid, and Big Kid sizes by measured foot length.
Download the Footminders Kids' Shoe Size Chart
Measure both feet, use the longer measurement, and find the closest corresponding size on the chart. Foot lengths are shown in both inches and centimeters.
The numbers restart, but the shoes keep getting larger.
On this reference scale, child size 13 is followed by youth size 1Y. The number restarts at 1, but the shoe continues to get larger. Some brands also offer size 13.5 and use different category names.
- US kids' sizes 4 through 13 and youth sizes 1Y through 7Y
- Foot lengths in inches and centimeters
- Approximate adult-size equivalents where applicable
- Step-by-step measuring and basic overpronation guidance
- Designed for clear printing in color or grayscale
PDF format • US Letter size • One page
Prefer an instant size and insole recommendation? Use the interactive Kids' Shoe Size Finder .
How to Get the Most Useful Size Estimate
Use the longer measurement
Do not add extra length to the measurement before comparing it with the chart.
Confirm the fit
Check the shoe brand's own chart, then verify toe room, width, heel security, and walking comfort.
Print it, share it, pass it on
We made this chart to be handed around, not hoarded. If you are sharing it with a group, crediting footminders.com/pages/kids-size-chart-download helps everyone get their own copy, and the QR code on the printed sheet takes them straight to the interactive size finder when they need an exact answer.
- Parents: keep a copy in the car or by the shoe cupboard, and remeasure every few months during a growth spurt.
- Teachers and school nurses: useful when a child's shoes are visibly too short and you need to show a parent what size to look for.
- Coaches and clubs: hand it out at the start of a season, when sports shoes are being replaced anyway.
- Shoe shops and foot clinics: print it at full size and keep it next to the fitting stool.
Questions parents ask about the chart
Is the printable chart really free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no email address and no conditions. The download link opens the PDF directly, and you can save, print or forward it however you like.
Can I print it and share it with a school, team or clinic?
Please do. Photocopy it, pin it to a noticeboard, hand it out at the start of a season, or keep it by the fitting stool. If you are sharing it with a group, crediting footminders.com/pages/kids-size-chart-download helps people find their own copy and the interactive size finder.
What sizes does the chart cover?
US kids' sizes 4 through 13 and youth sizes 1Y through 7Y, with foot length shown in both inches and centimeters, plus approximate adult-size equivalents where they apply. It uses US sizing throughout.
What is the QR code on the chart for?
It opens our interactive Kids' Shoe Size Finder, where you type in a measurement and get the US size and matching insole size back. It means a printed copy still gives you an exact answer without having to find this page again.
Which Footminders insole size matches my child?
KIDS SK covers US sizes 10 through 12.5, roughly 6.5 to 7.4 inches of foot length. KIDS K covers size 13 through youth 2.5Y, roughly 7.5 to 8.4 inches. From 3Y upward a child has outgrown the KIDS range: COMFORT or CASUAL in X-SMALL covers about 3Y to 5Y, and SMALL from 5.5Y. Below US 10 there is no Footminders insole yet.
How often should I measure my child's feet?
Every few months during a growth spurt is a sensible habit, and always before buying school or sports shoes. Measure both feet while your child is standing with full weight on the foot, and use the longer measurement.
Related sizing and fit guides
Kids' U.S. Shoe Sizes Explained
Why the scale restarts at 1Y, and what toddler, little kid and big kid actually mean.
Kids' Shoe Size Finder
Type in a foot measurement and get the US size and the matching insole size back.
Toddler vs Little Kid vs Youth Sizes
How the three category names overlap, and which one your child is actually in.
Children's Foot Pain
What to check when a child says their feet hurt after school or sport.
Kids' Foot Pain and Flat Feet
The signs of low arches to look for, and when arch support is worth trying.
Footminders KIDS Insoles
The SK and K insoles that the sizing on this chart refers to.
This chart provides an approximate reference only. Shoe sizing and fit vary by brand, width, and shoe shape. Always check the manufacturer's size chart before buying.
