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34A vs 36A

36A is bigger than 34A. The cup letter is the same, but cup volume grows with the band, so 36A's cups hold more as well as having the longer band.

Side by side

34A36A
RelationshipSame cup letter, different band
UK34A36A
AU12A14A
EU75A80A
FR90A95A
Underbust34–35 in36–37 in
Bust≈ 35 in≈ 37 in
Cup volume36A holds more

On the size chart

34A is marked in ink and 36A is outlined. The yellow diagonal through 34A shows every size with the same cup volume.

34A = UK 34A · AU 12A · EU 75A · FR 90A. Sister sizes: 32B, 36AA. 34A in full →
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Questions

Is 34A or 36A bigger?

36A is bigger than 34A. The cup letter is the same, but cup volume grows with the band, so 36A's cups hold more as well as having the longer band.

Can I wear 36A if I'm a 34A?

Only if the fit check says so. Changing the band also changes the cup volume, so try both where returns are easy.

What are 34A and 36A in UK sizes?

34A is UK 34A and 36A is UK 36A. In Europe they are 75A and 80A.