Knowing your shoe size is pretty simple if you are aiming to know the size for only one sizing system. However, if you are not familiar with the shoe sizing system, it is a different story.
If you are shopping for AU shoes in Europe or vice versa, it is important to understand how both shoe sizing system works. Only then, you will be able to convert Australian Shoe Size to European Shoe size and find the perfect fit for you.
In this article, I’m going to explain it all in a super simple way. So, if you’re ready, let’s dive in and explore how these shoe sizes from Australia and Europe are related.
Understanding the Australian Shoe Sizing System
Australia uses a very similar shoe sizing system to the US and UK. If you know your US or UK sizes then it will not be very hard for you to figure out your Australian shoe size.
The women’s shoe sizes in AU and US are the same, meaning their length and the sizing are same. For instance, if you wear US size 5 which is 22.5 cm then your AU size will also be size 5 with the same 22.5 cm.
AU Men sizes have slightly different variations in terms of the comparison I made above. The shoe sizes of AU men are the same as UK men’s sizes. So whatever size you wear in the UK size is also the same as AU men. Keep in mind that UK sizes and US sizes are different and use different sizing systems.
Understanding the EU Shoe Sizing System
EU measures its shoe size with the length of the “Last” which is a foot-shaped structure made with silicon or rubber. This sizing system is in many regions including most EU countries, Russia, Ukraine Turkey, etc. The European shoe sizing system is based on an accurate and simple way of measuring shoe sizes.
Its unit is the millimeter (mm), which is the unit of measurement in the Centimeter-Gram-Second (C.G.S.) system. Every shoe size is given in terms of Paris Points or French Points. One Paris point is equal to 2/3 centimeters, or around 6.66 mm or 0.265 inches, or just a quarter of an inch (learn more here).
An EU shoe in size 40 would be 40 Paris Points, or 26.67 cm or 10½ inches. This system goes up to size 50 from size 0, which is equivalent to 0 mm or 0 cm. Interestingly, this system does not include half sizes. The exact difference between two successive sizes is 6.66mm, or 25 inches.
It is not too difficult to understand European shoe sizes: three Paris Point sizes are around 20 mm long, and four English sizes are about the same length as five Paris Point sizes. Customers wishing to get the correct shoe size consistently and accurately will find this technique to be helpful since the sizing and fitting are well-defined in the tables.
How to Convert Australian Shoe Size to European Sizes?
Converting shoe sizes can be a daunting task for people who are not familiar with the shoe sizing system. However, there is a simple and quick trick to get you started with your conversion.
Remember that AU women’s shoes are equal to US women and AU men’s shoes are equal to UK men. Knowing these two tricks can help you figure out or at least understand other shoe sizing systems.
If you know your foot length or the size of your AU shoes then you can certainly know its EU size. All you have to do to know your EU shoe size is add 1.5 to your foot length and then multiply the number by 1.5.
For instance, if your foot length is 31.5 cm then add 1.5 to your foot length. That makes it 33 cm and the next step is to multiply it by 1.5. The answer and your EU shoe size will be 49.5.
Keep in mind that you can go one size up if you have a wide foot to get better comfortability.
So if you know your AU shoe size, you can easily find its length in centimeters (cm). You can look at a useful shoe size chart to know the length of your AU shoe size. Convert the length to centimeters and apply the method mentioned above to get your EU shoe size.
To make things easier, you can use the given AU to EU shoe size conversion charts for men women & toddlers.
Must know: Australian Shoe Size to UK Conversion Charts
Australian Shoe Size to EU Men’s
This chart helps you understand how your Australian men’s shoe size aligns with European sizes, making it simpler to find the right fit for you!
| AU Size | EU Size | US Size | Foot Length (mm) | Foot Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 35 | 3.5 | 219 | 22.0 cm |
| 3.5 | 35.5 | 4 | 224 | 22.2 cm |
| 4 | 35.5 | 4.5 | 228 | 22.4 cm |
| 4.5 | 36.5 | 5 | 231 | 22.9 cm |
| 5 | 37 | 5.5 | 235 | 23.3 cm |
| 5.5 | 37.5 | 6 | 239 | 23.7 cm |
| 6 | 38 | 6.5 | 241 | 24.1 cm |
| 6.5 | 39 | 7 | 245 | 24.6 cm |
| 7 | 39.5 | 7.5 | 248 | 25.0 cm |
| 7.5 | 40 | 8 | 250 | 25.4 cm |
| 8 | 40.5 | 8.5 | 254 | 25.8 cm |
| 8.5 | 41.5 | 9 | 257 | 26.2 cm |
| 9 | 41.5 | 9.5 | 260 | 26.7 cm |
| 9.5 | 42.5 | 10 | 264 | 27.1 cm |
| 10 | 43.5 | 10.5 | 267 | 27.5 cm |
| 10.5 | 44 | 11 | 270 | 27.9 cm |
| 11 | 44.5 | 11.5 | 273 | 28.4 cm |
European Shoe Size to Australian Women’s
This chart helps Australian women understand which European shoe size might be the best match for their feet, making shoe shopping easier!
| AU Size | EU Size | US Size | Foot Length (mm) | Foot Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 35.5 | 4 | 228 | 21.3 cm |
| 4.5 | 36.5 | 4.5 | 231 | 21.6 cm |
| 5 | 37 | 5 | 235 | 22.0 cm |
| 5.5 | 37.5 | 5.5 | 239 | 22.4 cm |
| 6 | 38 | 6 | 241 | 22.9 cm |
| 6.5 | 39 | 6.5 | 245 | 23.3 cm |
| 7 | 39.5 | 7 | 248 | 23.7 cm |
| 7.5 | 40 | 7.5 | 250 | 24.1 cm |
| 8 | 40.5 | 8 | 254 | 24.6 cm |
| 8.5 | 41.5 | 8.5 | 257 | 25.0 cm |
| 9 | 41.5 | 9 | 260 | 25.4 cm |
| 9.5 | 42.5 | 9.5 | 264 | 25.8 cm |
| 10 | 43.5 | 10 | 267 | 26.2 cm |
| 10.5 | 44 | 10.5 | 270 | 26.7 cm |
| 11 | 44.5 | 11 | 273 | 27.1 cm |
Australian Shoe Size to EU Toddler
This chart helps mommies, daddies, and other grown-ups understand how your Australian shoe sizes for toddlers match up with European sizes.
| AU Shoe Size | UK Shoe Size | US Shoe Size | EU Shoe Size | Japan Shoe Size | Foot Length (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 13.5 | 133-139 |
| 6 | 6 | 7 | 23 | 14 | 140-145 |
| 7 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 15 | 146-152 |
| 7.5 | 7.5 | 8 | 24 | 15 | 149-155 |
| 8 | 8 | 9 | 25 | 15.5 | 153-159 |
| 8.5 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 26 | 16 | 160-166 |
| 9 | 9 | 10 | 27 | 16.5 | 167-172 |
| 9.5 | 9.5 | 10 | 27 | 16.5 | 170-176 |
| 10 | 10 | 11 | 28 | 17.5 | 173-179 |
| 10.5 | 10.5 | 11 | 28 | 17.5 | 176-182 |
| 11 | 11 | 12 | 29 | 18 | 180-185 |
| 11.5 | 11.5 | 12 | 29 | 18 | 183-189 |
| 12 | 12 | 13 | 30 | 19 | 186-192 |
| 12.5 | 12.5 | 13 | 31 | 19 | 193-199 |
| 13 | 13 | 1 | 32 | 19.5 | 200-206 |
| 13.5 | 13.5 | 1 | 32 | 20 | 203-209 |
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 33 | 20.5 | 207-213 |
| 1.5 | 1.5 | 2 | 33 | 21 | 210-216 |
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 34 | 21.5 | 214-220 |
| 2.5 | 2.5 | 3 | 35 | 22 | 221-227 |
Common Shoe Conversion Mistakes
Here are the 4 common mistakes that people make during or after conversion.
1. Measuring your foot
Whenever you are looking for shoes online or offline, make sure you know your foot length. The easiest way to measure your foot is to use a scale and put one end under your heel and the other towards your longest toe. Now count the measurement to know your foot length. Read the full guide here.
2. Use manufacturer’s size chart
Every brand has its own shoe size chart that you can look at and figure out your size. It is the easiest and the most reliable way to find out your shoe size. I recommend you only use the shoe manufacturer size chart as other size charts may vary.
3. Not looking at charts
Many people simply do not go through the step of looking at a shoe size chart to figure out their size. In this way, one can get a wrong-sized shoe especially if they are purchasing online.
4. Dealing with in-between sizes
When you are in a dilemma of choosing to go half a size up or down. It is a wiser choice to go for half a size up. If you dealing with in-between sizes, choose the upper size.
Summing-Up
Australian shoe sizes and European shoe sizes are different and they both belong to a separate shoe sizing system. For conversion from AU to EU, you need to figure out the length of your foot first. Otherwise, it is difficult to convert the shoe sizes without using a shoe size chart.
It is important to keep in mind that the sizes can vary based on gender. So always keep that in mind, I hope you find this article useful.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the Average Shoe Size In Australia?
There is no evident proof that dictates one size as the average among Australians. However, with research and anecdotal discoveries, it is around AU 8.
Q2. How to ensure the right fit when buying shoes online?
Knowing the length and width of your foot can help you find the right fit for your shoes.
Q3. Are EU and AU shoe sizes the same?
EU uses Paris points or the French system to determine their shoe size. On the other hand, AU has a different approach.
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