An Australian (AU) size 6 in footwear is generally a UK size 4 for women and a UK size 6 for men, while in clothing, AU 6 is roughly a UK 8 or US 4, but it's crucial to check brand-specific charts as conversions vary, especially in women's shoes where AU sizes often align with US sizes.
For women, sizes are based on the US size scale. Your Australian (AU) size is the same as the US size. For men, sizes are based on the UK size scale. Your Australian (AU) size is the same as the UK size.
Is a UK size 12 a small or a medium? It's a medium or M. Keep in mind that letter sizes encompass two numeric sizes, e.g., a medium runs for both 12 and 14 UK, or 90-97 cm (35"-38") for bust, 73-81 cm (28"-32") for waist and 98-104 cm (38"-41") for hips.
Australia is approximately 35 times bigger than the whole of the UK. The UK is around 243,610 sq km whereas Australia is around 7,741,220 sq km.
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.
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).
UK size 6 in women's dresses is US size 2. This is equivalent to the XS international size. This dress size has a bust of 78-81 cm (31-32 inches), a waist of 62-64 cm (24-25 inches), and a hips size of 85-89 cm (33-35 inches).
The US is two sizes smaller. Meaning if you are a 10 in an Australia size you are a 6 in a US size . If you are an 8 in an Aus size you are a 4 in a US size. However, a "small" Aus is the same as a "small" US.
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 US covers about 9.83 million square kilometers, while Australia spans roughly 7.7 million, making America around 27 percent larger overall. That gap surprises many people because when you compare Australia to only the lower 48 states, the sizes are much closer, with just a small difference between them.
Shopping across international stores can get confusing fast, especially when the same shirt or pair of shoes uses different sizing systems. The quick rule: UK sizes usually run one size smaller than US sizes for women, and one size smaller for men's shoes and clothing. So if a shirt is a UK 10, it's typically a US 6.
US size 28 jeans fits a 28-inch waist and 39-inch hip and corresponds to a US size 6.