Yes, a UK size 6 is generally considered a small (S) in clothing, often corresponding to a US size 2 or 4, and is at the smaller end of standard sizing, especially in women's apparel where UK 8-10 is often a Small. For shoes, a UK 6 is larger, fitting around a US 8 or a women's EU 38-39, but in general apparel, size 6 is definitely a smaller fit.
Your Australian (AU) size is the same as the UK size. If you are unsure of your size, you can measure your foot length with our guide to determine what your size should be.
A size 6 is slim. Average (depending on which source you reference) is between 12-16. Of course a size 12 looks much different on a woman who is 5' tall compared to a 5'11” woman. A 6 on a 5' tall woman would look average.
In theory, the sizes down under are supposed to be the same as ours. However it is often said that Australia sizes are a slightly larger fit than UK. So if you're a 12/14 in the UK you'll probably be a 12 in Australia. But, as I mentioned above, sizes are variable depending on the brand much like our own.
A 70kg woman usually falls into a Medium (M) to Large (L) dress size, depending heavily on height, body proportions (bust, waist, hips), and the specific brand's sizing, with some charts placing 70kg at the upper end of Medium and others at the lower end of Large. For example, some guides link 70kg with a Medium, while others connect it to a Large, so checking the brand's specific size chart with your measurements (bust, waist, hips) is crucial.
It's equivalent to a US size 6. The measurements associated with this size are: Bust: 86-89 cm (33.5"-35"); Waist: 69-72 cm (26.5"-28"); and.
The average woman's dress size in the UK is a 16 but in the fashion industry if you're over a size 10 you may be described as a "plus-size" model.
Clothing sizes in the UK generally run smaller than in the US. This means that a person who wears size 10 jeans in the US would typically need to buy a size 14 from stores in the UK.
Using a one-size-fits-all size chart across different product categories is another common pitfall. Different products, such as shoes, shirts, and pants, each have unique sizing requirements that a general chart cannot accommodate. A lack of specificity can lead to incorrect sizing and, consequently, increased returns.
The average Australian woman wears size 16
Australia's habitable land size is around 768,685 km2 when compared to the UK's 243,610 km2 land size. Archived post.
New research from body-positive fashion app Mys Tyler shows that the average Australian woman wears size 16. The data was pooled from over 32,000 Mys Tyler users, which has been weighted to be representative of Australian women aged 18 to 75 as well as verified by global research firm Insights Exchange.
In Australia, a size 12 is generally considered a "straight" or "missy" size, falling within average ranges, but due to vanity sizing and inconsistent measurements across brands, it can represent different body sizes; health-wise, a larger waist (over 88cm for women) is a risk factor, and the actual average Australian woman is now closer to a size 16-18, meaning a size 12 is smaller than average, though "fat" is a subjective term related to body image and health metrics like BMI, not just a single number.
New Zealand, Australia, and UK sizes are the same. France, Italy, Germany, and Spain all use waist measurements rather than sizes starting at 0. Switzerland, Scandinavia, Austria, and Holland all use German sizing. Spain, Portugal, and Belgium all use French sizing.
A size 6 in the UK typically corresponds to measurements that might seem small but are quite standard within certain brands and styles. Generally speaking, this translates to a bust measurement of around 31 inches (79 cm), a waist of about 24 inches (61 cm), and hips measuring approximately 34 inches (86 cm).
00 thru size 2 is considered extra small to small. Size 4- 8 is about a medium and 10–14 is considered large. 16–18 is XL and above that is what is usually considered “plus” sizes.