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36C vs 34D

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

Side by side

36C34D
RelationshipSister sizes
UK36C34D
AU14C12D
EU80C75D
FR95C90D
Underbust36–37 in34–35 in
Bust≈ 39 in≈ 38 in
Cup volumeSame

On the size chart

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

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

Is 36C the same as 34D?

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

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

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

What are 36C and 34D in UK sizes?

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