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36A vs 34B

36A and 34B are sister sizes: the cups hold the same volume. 36A has the looser band and 34B the firmer one, so pick by how the band feels.

Side by side

36A34B
RelationshipSister sizes
UK36A34B
AU14A12B
EU80A75B
FR95A90B
Underbust36–37 in34–35 in
Bust≈ 37 in≈ 36 in
Cup volumeSame

On the size chart

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

36A = UK 36A · AU 14A · EU 80A · FR 95A. Sister sizes: 34B, 38AA. 36A in full →
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Questions

Is 36A the same as 34B?

36A and 34B are sister sizes: the cups hold the same volume. 36A has the looser band and 34B the firmer one, so pick by how the band feels.

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

Often, yes. The cups hold the same volume, so the change you'll feel is the band: 34B is firmer. Choose by how the band sits, level and snug on the loosest hook.

What are 36A and 34B in UK sizes?

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