lasmått

Lasmått is a Swedish term that translates to "last measure" or "shoe size" in English. It is the system used in Sweden to indicate the size of footwear. Unlike many other countries that use a numerical system based on inches or centimeters, the Swedish lasmått system is based on a different scale. The lasmått is a system where each unit is approximately two-thirds of a centimeter. For example, a shoe size of 42 lasmått corresponds to a foot length of approximately 28 centimeters. This system is also used in some other Nordic countries.

The conversion from lasmått to other common sizing systems can be helpful for international shoppers. A general rule of thumb is to add approximately 1.5 to the lasmått number to get an approximate US men's shoe size, and to subtract approximately 1.5 from the lasmått number to get an approximate US women's shoe size. For European sizing, the lasmått is very similar, with a slight variation. Shoe manufacturers often provide conversion charts to assist customers in finding the correct size when purchasing footwear internationally. The lasmått system aims to provide a standardized way to measure and fit shoes within Sweden.