Size conversion
What Is a 36F in Other Brands?
Bra sizes are not standardized: the same label means different things brand to brand, so your 36F is a starting point, not a fixed size. A US 36F usually needs a 36G in Victoria’s Secret, maps to a 36E in a true-to-size UK brand like Panache, and stays a 36DDD in Wacoal.
Your 36F in Victoria's Secret
36G
Cups run a full cup small, so size up
Your 36F in Panache
36E
True-to-size UK sizing
Your 36F in Wacoal
36DDD
True to size, year after year
Every brand we track
Your 36F, brand by brand
Grouped by the sizing system each brand labels its cups in. Brands we stock link to their full lineup.
US
US-sized brands
| Brand | How it runs | Your 36F → |
|---|---|---|
| ThirdLovein stock | cups run generous | 36DDD |
| Wacoalin stock | true to size | 36DDD |
| Glamorisein stock | true to size | 36DDD |
| SHEFITin stock | - | Adjustable XS-6Luxe sizing rather than standard band/cup; size by the brand chart. |
| b.tempt'din stock | true to size | 36DDD |
| Kindred Bravelyin stock | - | Uses XS-XXL nursing/maternity sizing rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart. |
| ENELLin stock | - | Uses numeric high-impact sizing (00-8) rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart. |
| Natori | cups run small | 36DDD |
| Bali | band runs large | 34DDD |
| Playtex | band runs large | 34DDD |
| Maidenform | true to size | 36DDD |
| Vanity Fair | band runs large | 36DDD |
| Calvin Klein | band runs small | 36DDD |
| Victoria's Secret | cups run small | 36G |
| Brooks | band runs small | 36DDD |
| Under Armour | - | Compression fit runs generous; XS-XL sizing rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart. |
| Nike | - | Generous fit; XS-XL sizing rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart. |
| Cacique | band runs large | 36DDD |
| Torrid | band runs large | 36DDD |
UK
UK-sized brands (cups run D, DD, E, F, FF, G...)
EU
EU-sized brands
| Brand | How it runs | Your 36F → |
|---|---|---|
| Chantelle | cups run small | 36F |
| Simone Perele | cups run small | 36F |
| PrimaDonna | true to size | 36F |
| Marie Jo | true to size | 36F |
| Triumph | band runs large | 36F |
| Anita | true to size | 36F |
Translations are guidance from cross-brand fit data, not a guarantee - fit also depends on breast shape and style. Cross-brand offset data v1-2026-05-28.
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24/7® Classic Perfect Coverage Bra: Soft-Pink
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36F sister sizes
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Find your size across different brands
36F
Why sizes vary: Each brand uses different patterns, materials, and fit philosophies. A 34DD in Victoria's Secret fits differently than a 34DD in Panache.
ThirdLove
US
Half-cup sizing available; cups run slightly generous.
36DDD
Wacoal
US
True to size; consistent fit across decades.
36DDD
Panache
UK
UK sizing; true to size, consistent year over year.
36E
Freya
UK
UK sizing; bands run snug.
36E
Elomi
UK
UK plus-size full-bust; cups run generous.
36E
Glamorise
US
US full-figure; true to size.
36DDD
SHEFIT
US
Adjustable XS-6Luxe sizing rather than standard band/cup; size by the brand chart.
36DDD
b.tempt'd
US
Wacoal-family fit DNA; runs true to US sizing, lighter construction.
36DDD
Kindred Bravely
US
Uses XS-XXL nursing/maternity sizing rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart.
36DDD
ENELL
US
Uses numeric high-impact sizing (00-8) rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart.
36DDD
Natori
US
Cups run small; consider sizing up.
36DDD
Chantelle
EU
French sizing; cups run small.
36F
Bali
US
Bands run loose; consider sizing down.
34DDD
Playtex
US
Bands run large; size down in band.
34DDD
Maidenform
US
Generally true to size.
36DDD
Vanity Fair
US
Bands run slightly loose.
36DDD
Calvin Klein
US
Bands run slightly snug.
36DDD
Victoria's Secret
US
Cups run very small; size up a full cup.
36G
Fantasie
UK
UK sizing; consistent fit.
36E
Curvy Kate
UK
UK sizing; bands run firm.
36E
Gossard
UK
UK sizing; classic fit.
36E
Pour Moi
UK
UK sizing; budget-friendly.
36E
Simone Perele
EU
French luxury; cups run small.
36F
PrimaDonna
EU
Belgian luxury; true EU sizing.
36F
Marie Jo
EU
Belgian; consistent fit.
36F
Triumph
EU
German; bands slightly generous.
36F
Anita
EU
German; strong post-surgery range.
36F
Brooks
US
Compression sports style; may run snug.
36DDD
Under Armour
US
Compression fit runs generous; XS-XL sizing rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart.
36DDD
Nike
US
Generous fit; XS-XL sizing rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart.
36DDD
Goddess
UK
UK sizing; strong plus-size range.
36E
Cacique
US
Lane Bryant's brand; bands run generous.
36DDD
Torrid
US
Plus-focused; bands run large.
36DDD
Common questions
36F conversion questions
- What is a 36F in Victoria's Secret?
- Victoria's Secret cups run about a full cup small, so a standard US 36F usually needs a 36G there. If you already wear a 36F in Victoria's Secret, your size in a true-to-size brand is likely a cup smaller.
- Which brands keep a 36F the same?
- In true-to-size brands a US 36F stays a 36F: Wacoal, Panache, Glamorise, b.tempt'd, Maidenform, Fantasie, Gossard, Pour Moi, PrimaDonna, Marie Jo, Anita, Goddess. Fit can still vary by style, so treat the label as the starting point.
- Do UK brands size a 36F differently from US brands?
- UK brands label cups in a different sequence above D (D, DD, E, F, FF, G), so the same letters can mean different volumes. In a true-to-size UK brand like Panache, a US 36F is a 36E; the band number stays the same.
- What size replaces a 36F in brands that don't use cup sizes?
- SHEFIT, Kindred Bravely, ENELL, Under Armour, Nike size by their own charts (XS-XL or numeric) instead of band/cup, so a 36F doesn't carry over directly. Start from each brand's chart with your underbust and bust measurements.