European to Australian Shoe Size

EU 40 to AU shoe size

Convert EU 40 to Australian men's and women's shoe sizes with US, UK, and centimeter equivalents.

Quick answer: EU 40 is about AU men's 7 or AU women's 9 to 9.5. It corresponds to approximately 25.4 cm. Check the brand chart because Australian women's sizing is not universal.

Men

EU 40 = AU men's 7

Usually UK men's 7 and approximately US men's 7.5 to 8.

Women

EU 40 = AU women's 9-9.5

Modern Australian retail generally follows US women's sizing. Traditional UK-based brands may label it differently.

Measurement

EU 40 = about 25.4 cm

Use the CM measurement as your best cross-brand reference.

EU to AU shoe size conversion chart

Approximate adult conversions for Australian retail and international footwear labels.

EUAU MenAU WomenUSUKFoot length
EU 40AU men 7AU women 9-9.5Men 7.5-8 / Women 9-9.5Men 7 / Women 7-7.5*25.4 cm
EU 41AU men 7.5-8AU women 10Men 8-8.5 / Women 10Men 7.5-8 / Women 8*25.8-26.0 cm
EU 42AU men 8AU women 10.5-11Men 8.5-9 / Women 10.5-11Men 8 / Women 8.5-9*27.0 cm
EU 43AU men 9AU women 11-11.5Men 9.5-10 / Women 11-11.5Men 9 / Women 9-9.5*28.0 cm

* Traditional Australian women's and heritage brands may use a UK-based scale. Treat these values as a starting point and confirm the manufacturer's size chart.

How Australian shoe sizing works

Australian sizing has two common conventions. Australian men's sizes generally align with UK men's sizing. Modern Australian women's retail often aligns with US women's sizing, but some heritage brands continue to use a UK-based scale.

Brand sizing disclaimer

Brand, model, width, and intended use can change the fit. Blundstone and R.M. Williams boots use brand-specific Australian or UK-style guidance. Crocs are commonly marked with US unisex sizes. When a product page provides a CM or JP measurement, compare it with your measured foot instead of relying only on EU or AU numbers.

Measure before ordering

Measure both feet at the end of the day while wearing the socks you plan to use. Choose the larger foot, then compare its length in centimeters with the manufacturer's chart. Allow room for natural toe movement, but do not size up solely because a conversion table differs by half a size.

EU 40 to AU shoe size FAQs

What is EU 40 in Australian shoe size?

EU 40 is approximately AU men's 7, which usually matches UK men's 7 and US men's 7.5 to 8. For modern Australian women's retail, EU 40 is approximately AU women's 9 to 9.5. The foot length is about 25.4 cm.

What is EU 40 in AU women's shoe size?

EU 40 is usually AU women's 9 to 9.5 in modern Australian retail. It is approximately US women's 9 to 9.5, while traditional brands using a UK-based women's scale may label it around UK 7 to 7.5.

What is EU 40 in AU men's shoe size?

EU 40 is approximately AU men's 7. Australian men's sizes generally align with UK men's sizing, so AU men's 7 is about UK 7 and US men's 7.5 to 8.

How many centimeters is EU 40?

EU 40 corresponds to approximately 25.4 cm of foot length. Use the brand's own CM or JP measurement when available because shoe lasts and toe-room allowances vary.

Do Australian shoe sizes vary by brand?

Yes. Australian men's sizing commonly follows UK sizing, while women's retail often follows US sizing. Blundstone and R.M. Williams use their own fitting guidance, and Crocs are labeled in US unisex sizes. Always check the brand chart before ordering.