There are 2 handy hacks to easily find your shoe size when shopping online:
AU women's shoe sizes are the same as US women's sizes
AU men's shoe sizes are the same as UK men's sizes
For everything else, hit the charts below.
Women's size guide
Australian shoe sizes are equal to American shoe sizes, so if you're purchasing footwear from a US-based retailer, you should find the fit is the same.
If you're buying from a UK-based store, go down 2 sizes. If you're a 7 in Australia, you're a 5 in the UK.
AU size
UK size
EU size
US size
Japan
Foot length (mm)
4
2
35
4
21
228
5
3
36
5
22
235
6
4
37
6
23
241
7
5
38
7
24
248
8
6
39
8
25
254
9
7
40
9
26
260
10
8
41
10
27
267
11
9
42
11
28
273
Men's size guide
Australian men's shoe sizes are equal to shoe sizes in the UK.
If you're shopping from an American store, you'll need to go up one size to get the right fit. So, if you're a 9 in Australia, you'll be a 10 in the US.
AU size
UK size
EU size
US size
Japan
Foot length (mm)
3
3
35.5
4
21.5
228
4
4
37
5
22.5
235
5
5
38
6
23.5
241
6
6
39
7
24.5
248
7
7
40.5
8
25.5
254
7.5
7.5
41
8.5
26
257
8
8
42
9
26.5
260
8.5
8.5
42.5
9.5
27
263
9
9
43
10
27.5
267
9.5
9.5
44
10.5
28
270
10
10
44.5
11
28.5
273
10.5
10.5
45
11.5
29
276
11
11
46
12
29.5
279
12
12
47
13
30.5
286
13
13
48
14
31.5
292
Baby shoe size guide (pre-walking)
Baby shoe sizes are the same in Australia as they are in the UK. They are one size smaller than American shoes.
If you're buying from a store that uses Japanese sizes, the shoe size is roughly the same (but slightly higher) than the length of the foot. For example, if your baby's foot is between 99 and 104, a size 10 should fit.
AU size
UK size
EU size
US size
Japan
Foot length (mm)
-
-
15
-
9
84-90
0
0
16
-
9.5
91-98
1
1
17
2
10
99-104
2
2
18
3
11
105-111
3
3
19
4
12
112-118
4
4
20
5
12.5
119-125
4.5
4.5
21
6
13.5
126-132
5
5
22
7
14
133-139
6
6
23
8
15
140-145
Toddler size guide
Like baby and men's shoes, toddler shoe sizes are the same if they are Australian or British.
American shoe sizes are one size higher than they are in Australian. So if you need an Australian size 8, you'll need a 9 from an American store.
Japanese sizes are roughly the same as the length of the foot in centimetres.
AU size
UK size
EU size
US size
Japan
Foot length (mm)
5
5
22
6
13.5
133-139
6
6
23
7
14
140-145
7
7
24
8
15
146-152
7.5
7.5
24
8
15
149-155
8
8
25
9
15.5
153-159
8.5
8.5
26
9.5
16
160-166
9
9
27
10
16.5
167-172
9.5
9.5
27
10
16.5
170-176
10
10
28
11
17.5
173-179
10.5
10.5
28
11
17.5
176-182
11
11
29
12
18
180-185
11.5
11.5
29
12
18
183-189
12
12
30
13
19
186-192
12.5
12.5
31
13
19
193-199
13
13
32
1
19.5
200-206
13.5
13.5
32
1
20
203-209
1
1
33
2
20.5
207-213
1.5
1.5
33
2
21
210-216
2
2
34
3
21.5
214-220
2.5
2.5
35
3
22
221-227
Young kids size guide
Similar to toddler, baby and men's shoes, shoes made for young kids are sized the same if they are Australian or British.
If you're purchasing footwear from an American store, you'll need to buy one size larger than you would from an Australian store.
Japanese sizes are roughly the same in size as the length of the foot in centimetres.
AU size
UK size
EU size
US size
Japan
Foot length (mm)
8
8
25
9
15.5
153-159
8.5
8.5
26
9.5
16
160-166
9
9
27
10
16.5
167-172
9.5
9.5
27
10
17
170-176
10
10
28
11
17.5
173-179
10.5
10.5
28
11
17.5
176-182
11
11
29
12
18
180-185
11.5
11.5
29
12
18.5
183-189
12
12
30
13
19
186-192
12.5
12.5
31
13
19.5
193-199
13
13
32
1
20
200-206
13.5
13.5
32
1
20.5
203-209
1
1
33
2
21
207-213
1.5
1.5
33
2
21
210-216
2
2
34
3
-
214-220
2.5
2.5
35
3
-
221-227
3
3
36
3.5
-
224-230
3.5
3.5
36
4
21.5
228-234
4
4
37
4.5
22
231-237
4.5
4.5
37
5
22.5
235-241
5
5
38
5.5
23
238-245
5.5
5.5
38
6
23.5
242-248
6
6
39
6.5
24
245-251
6.5
6.5
40
7
24.5
249-255
Older kids size guide
For older children, Australian sizes are equal to UK sizes, so if you're buying shoes from a UK-based store, you can purchase them in the same size and they should fit.
If you're looking at a US-based store, buy the shoes one size larger than you normally would in Australia.
No, shoe sizes don't directly represent the length of your foot in inches. Some places, including Japan, do have sizing that's similar to the size of the foot in centimetres. Although not a perfect match, you can find approximate foot lengths in millimetres compared to the corresponding Japanese shoe size in the chart above.
Do shoe sizes vary by brand?
Occasionally shoe sizes can seem to vary brand by brand by up to half a size, so when possible, it's always worth trying the shoes on first. Alternatively, look for online retailers with free returns policies. For the chart above, we've done our research and based the conversion on the majority of online retailers, but if you're thinking of buying from a specific retailer, check its own conversion chart if it has one.
How do men's shoe sizes compare to women's?
Australian men's sizes are approximately 2 sizes bigger than women's. For example, an Australian women's size 9 would be an Australian men's size 7. It's often hard to tell if a supplier is listing their shoe size in AU, UK or US sizes, so we find the best way is to check your European shoe size and use that as a guide.
Does shoe size determine height?
While shoe size is not a definite factor in height, there has been a general correlation drawn by data analysts such as StatCrunch. Often taller people tend to have larger feet, though this is not absolute.
How can I convert shoe sizes?
The easiest way to convert shoe sizes is to use a shoe size conversion chart, like the one above.
How can I measure my shoe size at home?
Our shoe sizes above also include a column with the length of your foot in millimetres so you can compare the length to a shoe size. For example, if you're looking for a women's shoe and your foot measures 248mm, then you can wear a 7 in Australia or the US, 5 in the UK, 38 in Europe or 24 in Japan.
Mia Steiber was the shopping editor for Finder. She previously worked for publications such as Bauer Media, The Daily Telegraph, POPSUGAR Australia, Gizmodo and Lifehacker. She has a journalism degree from the University of Technology Sydney, a travel writing certification from the ACIJ and and a total obsession with skincare and Australian fashion labels.
Just been looking on this shoe conversion chart. Very Disappoint at best. Who still thinks shoes stop at size 11 for women and size 13 for men in Australia. Please start allowing for taller folk with large feet to match their height.
How likely would you be to recommend finder to a friend or colleague?
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Very UnlikelyExtremely Likely
Required
Thank you for your feedback.
Our goal is to create the best possible product, and your thoughts, ideas and suggestions play a major role in helping us identify opportunities to improve.
Important information about this website
finder.com.au is one of Australia's leading comparison websites. We are committed to our readers and stands by our editorial principles
We try to take an open and transparent approach and provide a broad-based comparison service. However, you should be aware that while we are an independently owned service, our comparison service does not include all providers or all products available in the market.
Some product issuers may provide products or offer services through multiple brands, associated companies or different labeling arrangements. This can make it difficult for consumers to compare alternatives or identify the companies behind the products. However, we aim to provide information to enable consumers to understand these issues.
We make money by featuring products on our site. Compensation received from the providers featured on our site can influence which products we write about as well as where and how products appear on our page, but the order or placement of these products does not influence our assessment or opinions of them, nor is it an endorsement or recommendation for them.
Products marked as 'Top Pick', 'Promoted' or 'Advertisement' are prominently displayed either as a result of a commercial advertising arrangement or to highlight a particular product, provider or feature. Finder may receive remuneration from the Provider if you click on the related link, purchase or enquire about the product. Finder's decision to show a 'promoted' product is neither a recommendation that the product is appropriate for you nor an indication that the product is the best in its category. We encourage you to use the tools and information we provide to compare your options.
Where our site links to particular products or displays 'Go to site' buttons, we may receive a commission, referral fee or payment when you click on those buttons or apply for a product. You can learn more about how we make money.
When products are grouped in a table or list, the order in which they are initially sorted may be influenced by a range of factors including price, fees and discounts; commercial partnerships; product features; and brand popularity. We provide tools so you can sort and filter these lists to highlight features that matter to you.
Please note that the information published on our site should not be construed as personal advice and does not consider your personal needs and circumstances. While our site will provide you with factual information and general advice to help you make better decisions, it isn't a substitute for professional advice. You should consider whether the products or services featured on our site are appropriate for your needs. If you're unsure about anything, seek professional advice before you apply for any product or commit to any plan and read any disclosure documents (such as any Target Market Determination (TMD) and/or Product Disclosure Statement (PDS)) issued by the provider before making a decision.
Providing or obtaining an estimated insurance quote through us does not guarantee you can get the insurance. Acceptance by insurance companies is based on things like occupation, health and lifestyle. By providing you with the ability to apply for a credit card or loan, we are not guaranteeing that your application will be approved. Your application for credit products is subject to the Provider's terms and conditions as well as their application and lending criteria.
Please read our website terms of use and privacy policy for more information about our services and our approach to privacy.
Just been looking on this shoe conversion chart. Very Disappoint at best. Who still thinks shoes stop at size 11 for women and size 13 for men in Australia. Please start allowing for taller folk with large feet to match their height.
Hi JHop, can you share the site where you were shown differing information re: US/AU women’s shoe sizes? Thank you.