Skateboard Size Calculator
Enter your shoe size, the sizing system and how you like to ride. The calculator suggests a deck width, a range to try, a typical deck length and the truck size to match.
- Width from shoe size
- Street to park
- Truck match
Use the size of the shoes you skate in.
Skateboards are sized by deck width. Bigger feet need wider decks so your heels and toes sit on the board. Most adults ride 8 to 8.5 inches. Street skaters go a little narrower for flip tricks; park, bowl and cruising riders go wider for stability.
Skateboard size chart
US men's shoe sizes. Search for a shoe size.
| Shoe (US men's) | Street | All-round | Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7.375 | 7.5 | 7.75 |
| 5 | 7.625 | 7.75 | 8 |
| 7 | 7.875 | 8 | 8.25 |
| 9 | 8.125 | 8.25 | 8.5 |
| 11 | 8.375 | 8.5 | 8.75 |
| 13 | 8.625 | 8.75 | 9 |
Kids under about size 3 do best on mini decks of 7 inches or less.
Shoe size and deck width
Three styles. Slide the shoe size.
The shoe is drawn to scale across the deck.
How to choose a skateboard
Shoe, style, trucks. Step through it.
Shoe size
US men's.
Wheelbase, the distance between the inner truck bolts, is usually 14 to 14.5 inches. Longer feels steadier.
Street, all-round or park
Riding styles. Compare them.
Flip tricks, ledges.
A bit of everything.
Ramps, transitions.
If you are not sure, start with an all-round width and adjust after a few months.
Before buying
Setup checks. Tick each item.
Tick each item as you go.
Truck size is measured by axle or hanger width. Most brands list which deck widths each truck fits.
What you get
Deck sizing. Each tile explains one result.
Inches.
To try.
Typical.
To match.
US men's.
Deck length matters less than width; most standard decks are 31 to 32.5 inches long.
Frequently Asked Questions
No question matches that search.
What size skateboard do I need?
Most adults ride 8 to 8.5 inch decks, matched to shoe size.
What size skateboard for size 10 shoes?
About 8.25 inches for all-round skating.
What width skateboard for a beginner?
8 to 8.25 inches suits most adult beginners.
What size skateboard for a child?
7.5 to 7.75 inches for kids around US size 3 to 6.
Should street skaters ride narrow decks?
A little narrower, about 7.875 to 8.125 inches.
What size trucks for an 8.25 deck?
Trucks with an axle around 8.25 inches.
Does deck length matter?
Less than width. Most decks are 31 to 32.5 inches.
A deck that fits your feet
Start from your shoe size, adjust for how you skate and match the trucks. You will feel at home on the board from the first push.
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