Australian Clothing Size Guide
This guide explains how to measure and provides examples from published Australian retailer and brand size charts. These are body measurements in centimetres, not measurements of the garments sold in this store. They are not a universal Australian size standard and do not establish a fit guarantee.
Use the supplier or brand chart on the individual product first. Supplier S, M, L and numbered labels must not be assumed to equal the Australian sizes or letter sizes shown below. If the product has no clear chart, contact us before choosing a size.
How to measure
- Bust/chest: Measure around the fullest part, under the arms, keeping the tape level across your back.
- Waist: Measure around your natural waist, usually the narrowest part. Breathe normally.
- Hips: With feet together, measure around the fullest part of your hips and seat.
- Height: Without shoes, measure from the top of the head to the floor.
Use a soft tape measure over underwear or close-fitting clothing. Keep it comfortably against the body without pulling tight. Record the measurements in centimetres. Do not compare body measurements directly with a flat garment measurement unless the supplier explains how to do so.
Women’s swimwear: brand-specific reference
The following is an example from the Speedo guide published by Rebel, not a conversion chart for our suppliers. Letter-size mappings differ between brands; compare the measurements, not just the letter.
| AU size | Bust | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 85–90 | 65–70 | 90–95 |
| 12 | 90–95 | 70–75 | 95–100 |
| 14 | 95–100 | 75–80 | 100–105 |
| 16 | 100–105 | 80–85 | 105–110 |
| 18 | 105–110 | 85–90 | 110–115 |
Only selected sizes are reproduced here. Source: Rebel’s Speedo size guide, including additional sizes. For one-piece swimwear, use any product-specific torso or body-length instructions supplied; do not infer torso fit from bust, waist and hips alone.
Women’s activewear: brand-specific reference
Example from Running Bare’s published ladies’ body-measurement chart. These measurements apply to that brand’s reference chart, not automatically to products in this store.
| AU size | Chest | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 85 | 65 | 90 |
| 10 | 90 | 70 | 95 |
| 12 | 95 | 75 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 | 80 | 105 |
| 16 | 105 | 85 | 110 |
Source: Running Bare, Size & Fit chart on Studio Ab-Tastic Legging. Use the actual product’s waist and hip chart for bottoms and its bust/chest chart for tops. Do not size down for compression unless the supplier specifically recommends it.
Men’s swimwear and elastic-waist bottoms: retailer reference
Example from Target Australia’s drawstring/elastic-waist bottoms and swimwear chart. These are Target’s size labels and body measurements, not supplier-size conversions. This is not a chest-size guide for activewear tops.
| Target label | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|
| XS / 28 | 71 | 88 |
| S / 30 | 76 | 93 |
| M / 32 | 81 | 98 |
| L / 34 | 86 | 103 |
| XL / 36 | 91 | 108 |
| XXL / 38 | 96 | 113 |
| XXXL / 40 | 101 | 118 |
Source: Target Australia men’s bottoms and swimwear size chart. For men’s activewear tops, use the product supplier’s chest chart; no generic chest conversion is provided here.
Children’s clothing: retailer reference
These are selected measurements from Target Australia’s girls’ clothing chart. They are not a unisex children’s swimwear standard, an age guarantee, or a conversion for supplier sizes. Boys’ and girls’ charts can differ, particularly in larger sizes. Use the product’s own chart for swimwear and activewear.
| Size | Height | Chest | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 92 | 56 | 54 | 58 |
| 3 | 100 | 58 | 55 | 60 |
| 4 | 108 | 60 | 56 | 62 |
| 5 | 115 | 62 | 57 | 64 |
| 6 | 121 | 64 | 58 | 66 |
| 8 | 132 | 68 | 60 | 72 |
| 10 | 144 | 74 | 64 | 78 |
| 12 | 150 | 79 | 67 | 83 |
| 14 | 160 | 84 | 70 | 88 |
| 16 | 165 | 89 | 73 | 93 |
Source: Target Australia girls’ size chart. Choose using the child’s current measurements rather than age alone.
Before choosing your size
Check whether the product chart describes body measurements or garment measurements, and follow its measuring method. If measurements fall across sizes, or the product information is unclear, ask us for clarification rather than relying on a general Australian-to-supplier conversion.
Reference charts compared on 22 October 2026. Brands may update their sizing. Measuring-method reference: Speedo.