# What size skateboard should I get?

> Skateboard size chart: deck width by US, EU and UK shoe size, and kids' sizes by height and age, in inches and cm. Or use the free calculator.

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Last updated: 2026-10-24

Skateboard size chart: deck width by US, EU and UK shoe size, and kids' sizes by height and age, in inches and cm. Or use the free calculator.

## Skateboard size calculator

Use the [live calculator](https://getskateai.com/tools/skateboard-size-calculator). It asks three questions and shows your deck width in inches and cm:

- Shoe size: a number, in US men’s, US women’s, EU, UK (default US men’s 9).
- Rider’s height: 5′3″ (160 cm) or taller; 4′5″–5′2″; 3′5″–4′4″; Under 3′5″.
- What you’ll skate: Street; A bit of everything; Park and ramps; Cruising.

Shoe sizes convert to a US men’s size first: US women’s minus 1.5, UK plus 1, EU minus 33. Riders under about 5′3″ (160 cm) get a kids’ deck by height instead, and everyone else gets a full-size deck by shoe size.

Style moves the width: street is about 1/8″ narrower, all-round is no change, park and ramps is about 1/4″ wider, cruising is about 1/2″ wider.

For 5′3″ (160 cm) or taller riders with US men’s 9 shoes skating a bit of everything, the answer is 8.0″–8.25″ (20.3–21.0 cm): Full-size deck. All-round: this range does street, park and learning tricks.

## How to pick a skateboard size

**Pick the deck width, not the length.** Most teens and adults ride a deck between 7.75″ and 8.5″ wide: narrower with smaller feet or for flip tricks, wider with bigger feet or for ramps and cruising. Kids under about 5′3″ (160 cm) ride smaller decks sized by height.

Width is what you feel under your feet. Too narrow and your heels and toes hang off, so the board feels twitchy. Too wide and it’s heavy to flip and slow to turn. Deck length mostly comes with the width, since wider decks are made a little longer.

## Skateboard deck size chart by shoe size

These are the widths most skaters land on for a full-size deck, for all-round skating. Shoe conversions are the usual rules of thumb.

- US men's up to 6: 7.5″–7.75″
- US men's 6.5 to 8: 7.75″–8.0″
- US men's 8.5 to 10: 8.0″–8.25″
- US men's 10.5 to 12: 8.25″–8.5″
- US men's 12.5 and up: 8.5″–9.0″

| US men’s | US women’s | EU | UK | Deck width |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 and under | 7.5 and under | 39 and under | 5 and under | 7.5″–7.75″ (19.1–19.7 cm) |
| 6.5 to 8 | 8 to 9.5 | 39.5 to 41 | 5.5 to 7 | 7.75″–8.0″ (19.7–20.3 cm) |
| 8.5 to 10 | 10 to 11.5 | 41.5 to 43 | 7.5 to 9 | 8.0″–8.25″ (20.3–21.0 cm) |
| 10.5 to 12 | 12 to 13.5 | 43.5 to 45 | 9.5 to 11 | 8.25″–8.5″ (21.0–21.6 cm) |
| 12.5 and up | 14 and up | 45.5 and up | 11.5 and up | 8.5″–9.0″ (21.6–22.9 cm) |

## Skateboard deck size by height and age

Kids go by height, not shoe size. A board that fits their body is easier to balance and push. Once they reach about 5′3″, use the shoe size chart above.

| Deck | Rider height | Age, roughly | Deck width |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | 4′5″ to 5′2″ (135–159 cm) | About 9 to 12 | 7.3″–7.5″ (18.5–19.1 cm) |
| Mini | 3′5″ to 4′4″ (105–134 cm) | About 6 to 8 | 7.0″ (17.8 cm) |
| Micro | Under 3′5″ (105 cm) | About 5 and under | 6.5″–6.75″ (16.5–17.1 cm) |
| Full size | 5′3″ (160 cm) and up | About 13 and up | By shoe size |

## Street, park or cruising: how style changes the size

- **Street and flat ground:** the narrower end of your range. A lighter, narrower deck flips faster for kickflips and shove-its.
- **A bit of everything:** the middle of your range. This is the right call if you’re not sure yet.
- **Park, bowls and ramps:** about a quarter inch wider. More board under your feet is steadier at speed and on coping.
- **Cruising:** wider again, with big soft wheels. If you only want to get around, look at a cruiser board too.

The same chart by what you’ll skate, as the calculator shifts it:

| US men’s | Street | All-round | Park and ramps | Cruising |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 and under | 7.375″–7.625″ (18.7–19.4 cm) | 7.5″–7.75″ (19.1–19.7 cm) | 7.75″–8.0″ (19.7–20.3 cm) | 8.0″–8.25″ (20.3–21.0 cm) |
| 6.5 to 8 | 7.625″–7.875″ (19.4–20.0 cm) | 7.75″–8.0″ (19.7–20.3 cm) | 8.0″–8.25″ (20.3–21.0 cm) | 8.25″–8.5″ (21.0–21.6 cm) |
| 8.5 to 10 | 7.875″–8.125″ (20.0–20.6 cm) | 8.0″–8.25″ (20.3–21.0 cm) | 8.25″–8.5″ (21.0–21.6 cm) | 8.5″–8.75″ (21.6–22.2 cm) |
| 10.5 to 12 | 8.125″–8.375″ (20.6–21.3 cm) | 8.25″–8.5″ (21.0–21.6 cm) | 8.5″–8.75″ (21.6–22.2 cm) | 8.75″–9.0″ (22.2–22.9 cm) |
| 12.5 and up | 8.375″–8.875″ (21.3–22.5 cm) | 8.5″–9.0″ (21.6–22.9 cm) | 8.75″–9.25″ (22.2–23.5 cm) | 9.0″–9.5″ (22.9–24.1 cm) |

## Between two sizes?

Go narrower if you mostly want to learn flip tricks, and wider if you want stability for ramps or you’re nervous at speed. An eighth of an inch is a small change, so neither choice will stop you learning. Most skaters settle on a favorite width after their first couple of boards.

## What about wheels and trucks?

Match the trucks to the deck width, so the wheels sit roughly flush with the edges of the board. Truck brands list which deck widths each size fits. For wheels, around 52 to 54 mm suits street and learning tricks, 54 to 56 mm suits parks and ramps, and 56 mm or bigger soft wheels roll over cracks for cruising.

Once the board is sorted, check your stance with the [goofy or regular test](https://getskateai.com/tools/goofy-or-regular-test), then start with the [ollie](https://getskateai.com/tricks/ollie). The [skateboard tricks list](https://getskateai.com/tricks) has every trick in order, easy to hard.

## Questions, answered.

### What size skateboard should I get for size 12 shoes?

An 8.25″ to 8.5″ deck fits US men’s size 12. Go toward 8.25″ for street and flip tricks, and toward 8.5″ for parks, ramps and cruising.

### What size skateboard should a 9 year old get?

Most 9-year-olds fit a mid deck, 7.3″ to 7.5″ wide, until they’re about 5′3″ (160 cm) tall. A kid who is already that tall can ride a full-size deck picked by shoe size.

### What size skateboard should a woman get?

The same as anyone: go by shoe size. US women’s 8 is about a men’s 6.5, which fits a 7.75″ to 8.0″ deck. US women’s 10 fits an 8.0″ to 8.25″ deck.

### Is an 8 inch skateboard good for beginners?

Yes, for most teens and adults. An 8.0″ deck fits US men’s sizes of about 8 to 10 and works for learning, street and park.

### Does skateboard length matter?

Less than width. Deck length mostly comes with the width, since wider decks are made a little longer. Pick the width and the length follows.

### What size wheels should I get?

Around 52 to 54 mm for street and learning tricks, 54 to 56 mm for parks and ramps, and 56 mm or bigger soft wheels for cruising on rough ground.

App: [Skate AI: Kickflip Ollie Coach on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6814983538)