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32D vs 30DD

32D and 30DD are sister sizes: the cups hold the same volume. 32D has the looser band and 30DD the firmer one, so pick by how the band feels.

Side by side

32D30DD
RelationshipSister sizes
UK32D30DD
AU10D8DD
EU70D65E
FR85D80E
Underbust32–33 in30–31 in
Bust≈ 36 in≈ 35 in
Cup volumeSame

On the size chart

32D is marked in ink and 30DD is outlined. The yellow diagonal through 32D shows every size with the same cup volume.

32D = UK 32D · AU 10D · EU 70D · FR 85D. Sister sizes: 30DD, 34C. 32D in full →
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Questions

Is 32D the same as 30DD?

32D and 30DD are sister sizes: the cups hold the same volume. 32D has the looser band and 30DD the firmer one, so pick by how the band feels.

Can I wear 30DD if I'm a 32D?

Often, yes. The cups hold the same volume, so the change you'll feel is the band: 30DD is firmer. Choose by how the band sits, level and snug on the loosest hook.

What are 32D and 30DD in UK sizes?

32D is UK 32D and 30DD is UK 30DD. In Europe they are 70D and 65E.