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Article Australian Kids Shoe Size Conversion Chart

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Buying shoes online for kids is tricky – there’s Australian sizing, European sizing and US sizing. But getting the best fit for teeny tootsies just got a whole lot easier with our kids’ shoe size conversion chart.

Whether the shoe you’re looking at has EU, US or AU sizing, just skim along to the correct column and you’ll be sorted in no time.

There are three kinds of shoe sizes that you will encounter – EU, UK and US sizes. Generally, the Australian sizes are the same as the UK sizes. But you need to know what your child’s US and EU equivalent shoe size is because many shoe styles come in EU or US sizes.

Whether you’re on the hunt for new school shoes, dress shoes or sports shoes, use our kids’ shoe size conversion guide to accurately find out your child’s shoe size. But before you do this, it’s a good idea to measure your child’s foot first.

How to measure your child’s foot

It’s worth keeping in mind that there’s also no standard Australian children’s shoe sizing, so using foot measurement is a handy way to get it right. Here’s an easy way to do it:

  1. Measure your child’s feet from the tip of their big toe to the back of their heel. The best way to do this is to get them to stand on a piece of paper and trace around their toes and heels, then measure the paper.
  2. Add a little bit extra for growth – about 0.5 – 1.0cm for babies and around 1cm for toddlers and bigger kids.
  3. To measure the width, mark the sides of the foot at the widest part. Then measure the marks for the widest part of your child’s foot.

Kids shoe size conversion chart

Kids Shoe Conversion Chart Australia
Keep in mind that measuring your child’s foot is a guide, not a guarantee. It can help you with determining your child’s size, but nothing can take the place of going into the shop for a proper fitting and trying on the shoes.

FAQs

Are UK and Australian kids’ shoe sizes the same?

Yes, the UK and Australia have the same kids’ shoe sizing system. However other countries do have different shoe sizing systems to Australia and the UK. All European countries use the EU shoe size system, but this isn’t the same as Australia’s. The US is different again. If you’re unsure, the best thing to do is measure your child’s feet and use the chart above.

How do kids’ shoe sizes in Australia work?

There’s actually no standard Australian shoe sizing system, so you may find that while a certain size fits your child in one brand, that size may not be right in a different brand. Again, the best thing to do is measure your child’s feet and use the chart above, or head into your local shoe store and have their feet professionally measured.

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  • Oh great! I’ve been looking for one these tables

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  • This is so handy, I’m always googling things like this!

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  • Thank you for this! I always find it hard to buy bubba shoes.

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  • I always had my kids feet measured professionally to save any mess ups

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  • My youngest is 10yrs old and wears a shoe size 12, doesn’t correspond with the approx. age of this chart

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  • Sizes for shoes and clothes is very confusing indeed. They vary a great deal from store to store, which makes it extremely difficult to buy

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  • That’s a great chart. Thank you. We always take our kids in and get them measured/fitted for their school shoes but this will definitely help for other shoes.

    • I have a foot gauge at home and found that very helpful too !

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  • Thank you for this article. Very handy information.

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  • I have bought shoes online and often the size is great, but there has been a couple of times where I purchased my size and the shoe was too small.

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  • So handy at this time of year! Thanks

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  • This is SO handy! Just saved it

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  • This is great. I needed this for my son, years ago.

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  • I have a foot fitting device ot foot gauge at home and it’s a helpful indicater. However sizing can be over the place: for example the one size 12 is absolutely not the other. Fitting in store is still best

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  • Conversion charts are always so helpful.

    • Always keep them on hand when shopping.

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  • Great chart. Is there also one for adults? I am a what once was 7.5 but no Australian shoe sizes uses that anymore. Would love to have some form of guide with the other countries so I can make up a conversion chart for myself. Just a thought!

    • An Australian 7.5 = 38 Europe, 7.5 US, 5.5 UK. See chart

      • Unfortunately a 38 is an Australian size 7 and the 39 is too big for me.

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  • You forgot to mention wide fittings and instep which will mean those that even think of that will not buy online .Online is great but can be a tin of worms for all clothing

    • Absolutely, I totally agree. Best to fit in store

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  • I never buy online because of this exact reason, I opt to buy in store where possible so I can try them on there and not run the risk of having to return the items. Which with two kids under two just isn’t ideal at all

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  • So bloody confusing! I wish I saw this before I stuffed up the size I bought my kids a few weeks ago hahaha. I thought they were the same as US so I’ve ordered a size too small. I think women’s AU is the same as US which is why I thought kids were too?? Correct me if I’m wrong ????

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  • i did take a screen shot of this chart. so handy and useful

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  • This is such a great chart. Thanks for the information

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