Australian sizes are measured the same as the UK. So if you're a 10 in Australia, you'll need a 10 from a UK-based store. If you're purchasing from an American store, you'll need to go 2 sizes smaller. So if you're a 10 in Australia, you're a 6 in the US.
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.
Some stores will consider a medium to be a size 10, while others a size 12-14. As an average, a Medium is likely to be a around a size 12. Generally a Small will be an AU 8-10 and a Large an AU 14-16. An Extra Small is likely to be a size 6, with an Extra Large likely to be a size 18.
With a land size of 7,682,300 sq km, Australia is only slightly smaller than the United States. It is the smallest continent on our planet and the 6th largest country. The United States is 9,833,517 sq km making it the fourth largest country in the world.
United Kingdom is about 32 times smaller than Australia.
Australia is approximately 7,741,220 sq km, while United Kingdom is approximately 243,610 sq km, making United Kingdom 3.15% the size of Australia. Meanwhile, the population of Australia is ~26.1 million people (41.7 million more people live in United Kingdom).
An XXL shirt is one size larger than an XL which is one size larger than a Large.
What dress size is a 'Medium'? This varies from brand to brand and by country. Some stores will consider a medium to be a size 10, while others a size 12-14. As an average, a Medium is likely to be a around a size 12.
Australian sizes are measured the same as the UK. So if you're a 10 in Australia, you'll need a 10 from a UK-based store. If you're purchasing from an American store, you'll need to go 2 sizes smaller. So if you're a 10 in Australia, you're a 6 in the US.
The rise of size 0
With catwalk models averaging size 6-8, as well as new tiny sizing categories in the US such as sizes 00 and 0 (sizes 4 and 6 in Australia), the battle for body image extends across the shopping malls throughout the country.
Australia is the planet's sixth largest country after Russia, Canada, China, the USA, and Brazil. At 7 692 024 km2, it accounts for just five percent of the world's land area of 149 450 000 km2, and although it is the smallest continental land mass, it is the world's largest island.
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.
Australia is approximately 7,741,220 sq km, while Europe is approximately 10,180,000 sq km, making Europe 32% larger than Australia.
Australia and the USA have many things in common, some obvious, some more subtle. Both are large land masses, both predominantly English speaking, both with an ancient native population, both relatively recently settled by European cultures. Both are democracies and both are meritocracies.
Australia is one of the countries with the highest standards of living and wages. They are know for one of the highest qualities of life and pay is significantly higher in the same industry. This translates to why there are many Americans, as they are here to accept new jobs.
Small (S): 36-38 inches. Medium (M): 39-41 inches. Large (L): 42-44 inches. Extra-Large (XL): 45+ inches.
All chest sizes come in three length: R(Regular), L(Long) and S(Short). An easy way to explain the difference between "Regular", "Long" and "Short" is, for "Short", both the sleeves and length of the overall jacket will be 1" - 1.5" shorter than "Regular", and same applies to "Regular" vs "Long".
If your height is around 1m80 and your weight is around 65/70kg, you can opt for a size M. If you are 1m80, but you are more stout (more than 80kg), you can choose a size L.