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36A bra size
A 36A has a 36-inch band and a A cup, about 1 inches between band and bust. In the UK it is 36A, in Australia 14A and in Europe 80A.
- US
- 36A
- UK
- 36A
- AU
- 14A
- EU
- 80A
- FR
- 95A
Also fits (sister sizes): 34B firmer band · 38AA looser band · all same-volume sizes ↓
36A measurements
- Snug underbust
- 36–37 in · 91–94 cm
- Bust, fullest part
- about 37 in · 93–95 cm
- Cup difference
- 1 in (A cup)
These are starting points from the band-and-cup method. Brands differ by about a size, so a two-minute measurement beats any chart.
36A sister sizes
Same cup volume, different band. If a 36A band feels too loose, go down a band and up a cup; if it feels tight, go up a band and down a cup.
If a 36A doesn't fit
Not sure what's wrong? Run through the 4-point fit check.
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36A questions
What is the sister size of 36A?
34B (one band down, one cup up) and 38AA (one band up, one cup down). Sister sizes hold the same cup volume on a different band.
What is 36A in UK, Australian and European sizes?
UK 36A, Australia 14A, Europe 80A and France 95A. US and UK cup letters match up to DD and then split.
What measurements are a 36A?
A snug underbust of about 36–37 in (91–94 cm) and a bust of about 37 in (93–95 cm). Measure with the tape level and use the calculator for an exact result.
Is 36A a big size?
36A has a mid-range cup volume for a 36 band. Cup letters only mean something next to the band: a 36A holds the same as 28DD or 30D.