European Size (EU)
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Your equivalent EU size
Accurate Australian to European clothing size conversion for women and men
Convert Australian clothing sizes to European sizes instantly. Includes women's, men's, and shoe size conversions with full international breakdowns for 2026.
Find your perfect European size from your Australian clothing size — instantly and accurately
Our converter covers both women's and men's clothing sizes, converting AU sizes to EU sizes along with UK and US equivalents. Whether you're shopping dresses, tops, pants, or suits from a European brand, find your exact size match in seconds.
Get more than just the EU size — every result includes your UK size, US size, standard fashion label (XS–XXL), and body measurement guide in centimetres. One lookup gives you everything you need to shop confidently from any international brand in 2026.
Australian shoe sizing differs from European, UK, and US standards. Our tool also covers women's and men's shoe size conversions so you can shop footwear from European brands — including Italian, French, German, and Spanish labels — without guessing your size.
Select your category and Australian size to get your European size instantly
Australian (AU) clothing sizes follow the same numbering as UK sizes for women, but European (EU) sizes use a completely different numbering system based on body measurements in centimetres. The key relationship is: EU size = AU size + 28 for women's clothing. So an AU 10 = EU 38, AU 12 = EU 40, and AU 14 = EU 42. For men's clothing, both systems use letter sizes (S, M, L, XL), but European brands often label these differently in chest centimetres, making a reference chart essential.
European fashion — particularly from French, Italian, German, and Scandinavian brands — is increasingly popular in Australia in 2026. Understanding the AU-to-EU size relationship prevents the most common online shopping mistake: ordering the wrong size from a European retailer. Our converter also provides UK and US equivalents in every result, so you can shop any international brand with confidence.
Example: AU 10 + 28 = EU 38 | AU 14 + 28 = EU 42 | EU 40 − 28 = AU 12
AU 10 = EU 38 = UK 10 = US 6 = Size S/M | Bust ≈ 90cm | Waist ≈ 70cm | Hip ≈ 100cm
This women's size conversion chart covers AU sizes 4 through 22 with their exact EU, UK, and US equivalents plus standard fashion label sizes and approximate body measurements.
| AU Size | EU Size | UK Size | US Size | Label | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 32 | 4 | 0 | XXS | 76 | 57 | 83 |
| 6 | 34 | 6 | 2 | XS | 80 | 60 | 90 |
| 8 | 36 | 8 | 4 | S | 85 | 65 | 95 |
| 10 | 38 | 10 | 6 | S/M | 90 | 70 | 100 |
| 12 | 40 | 12 | 8 | M | 95 | 75 | 105 |
| 14 | 42 | 14 | 10 | L | 100 | 80 | 110 |
| 16 | 44 | 16 | 12 | XL | 105 | 85 | 115 |
| 18 | 46 | 18 | 14 | XXL | 110 | 90 | 120 |
| 20 | 48 | 20 | 16 | 3XL | 116 | 96 | 126 |
| 22 | 50 | 22 | 18 | 4XL | 122 | 102 | 132 |
Australian men's clothing sizes use the same letter-based labels as UK and US sizes, while European brands typically label in chest centimetres. Use this chart to match your AU label size to the correct EU size.
| AU / UK Label | EU Size | US Label | Chest (cm) | Chest (inches) | Waist (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 44 / 46 | XS | 84–88 | 33–35 | 70–74 |
| S | 46 / 48 | S | 88–92 | 35–36 | 74–78 |
| M | 48 / 50 | M | 96–100 | 38–39 | 82–86 |
| L | 50 / 52 | L | 100–104 | 39–41 | 86–90 |
| XL | 52 / 54 | XL | 108–112 | 43–44 | 94–98 |
| XXL | 54 / 56 | XXL | 112–116 | 44–46 | 98–102 |
| 3XL | 56 / 58 | 3XL | 116–120 | 46–47 | 102–106 |
Australian women's shoe sizes generally run one size larger than UK sizes. Use this chart to convert your AU shoe size to EU, UK, and US equivalents.
| AU Size | EU Size | UK Size | US Size | Foot Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 36 | 3 | 5.5 | 22.5 |
| 6 | 37 | 4 | 6.5 | 23.5 |
| 7 | 38 | 5 | 7.5 | 24.1 |
| 8 | 39 | 6 | 8.5 | 25.0 |
| 9 | 40 | 7 | 9.5 | 25.8 |
| 10 | 41 | 8 | 10.5 | 26.5 |
| 11 | 42 | 9 | 11.5 | 27.5 |
For women's clothing, the AU-to-EU conversion is straightforward — simply add 28 to your AU size number. This relationship holds consistently across mainstream sizing from AU 4 to AU 22. For men's clothing, both systems use letter sizes (XS to 3XL) with the same labels, but European brands often quote chest measurements in centimetres rather than letter sizes, so it is worth checking the specific brand's size guide when shopping European menswear online in 2026.
Women's AU → EU: Add 28 (AU 10 = EU 38, AU 12 = EU 40)
Women's AU → US: Subtract 4 (AU 12 = US 8)
Women's AU → UK: Same number (AU 14 = UK 14)
Women's Shoe AU → EU: Add 31 (AU 7 = EU 38)
Australian clothing sizes evolved from the British imperial system, which uses arbitrary even numbers (6, 8, 10, 12…) to represent garment sizes without a direct link to body measurements. European sizing, by contrast, was developed using the metric system and is based on half the chest circumference in centimetres. This is why an EU 38 approximately corresponds to a 76cm (38 × 2) bust — the system was designed to be measurement-driven, not label-driven.
AU sizes use sequential even numbers (4, 6, 8, 10…) aligned with UK sizing. The AU system has no direct mathematical link to body measurements, which is why conversion to metric-based European sizes requires adding the offset of 28. AU sizes also run the same as UK sizes for both clothing and footwear (except women's shoes where AU = UK + 1).
EU sizes for women's clothing run from approximately 32 to 52+, loosely based on the metric chest measurement divided by 2. EU shoe sizes are based on the length of the last (the foot mould) in Paris points — each Paris point equals ⅔ of a centimetre. This makes European sizing more measurement-consistent but requires a conversion chart when coming from AU sizes.
Not all European brands use the same EU size numbers. Italian fashion brands (Gucci, Prada, Versace) often use Italian sizes which run 4 numbers higher than standard EU sizes — so Italian size 42 = EU 38 = AU 10. French brands (Chanel, Dior) sometimes use their own French numbering which also differs slightly. Always check the specific brand's size guide alongside this converter for luxury purchases in 2026.
Australian women's shoe sizes are approximately 2 sizes smaller than US sizes and 1 size larger than UK sizes. EU shoe sizes increase by ⅔ of a centimetre per size increment (one Paris point). The most common AU-to-EU shoe size conversions are AU 7 = EU 38, AU 8 = EU 39, and AU 9 = EU 40, which cover the majority of women shopping European footwear brands in Australia.
Always use both our size converter AND your body measurements in centimetres when ordering from European brands online. EU sizes are more consistent when matched to actual measurements — if your converted EU size is between two sizes, choose the larger size for comfort. For jeans and structured garments, check the waist measurement in cm directly against the brand's size guide, as cut and fit vary significantly between European fashion labels.
Italian fashion brands use a different sizing number to standard EU sizing. Italian sizes run approximately 4 numbers higher than the standard EU equivalent. So if you are an AU 10 (EU 38), your Italian size would be 42, not 38. Brands like Gucci, Prada, Armani, and Versace all use Italian sizing. Always confirm which system the brand is using before purchasing — our converter reflects standard EU sizing, not Italian sizing.
Australian women's sizes align with UK sizing but require an offset of +28 to match European sizing. Whether shopping Zara, H&M, ASOS, or luxury European labels, our free AU-to-EU converter ensures you always order the right size in 2026.
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