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36B vs 34C

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

Side by side

36B34C
RelationshipSister sizes
UK36B34C
AU14B12C
EU80B75C
FR95B90C
Underbust36–37 in34–35 in
Bust≈ 38 in≈ 37 in
Cup volumeSame

On the size chart

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

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

Is 36B the same as 34C?

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

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

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

What are 36B and 34C in UK sizes?

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