How Many Times Does Great Britain Fit Into Australia?

Great Britain fits into Australia approximately 31 times. This comparison gives a sense of just how vast Australia is compared to the island of Great Britain, which includes England, Scotland, and Wales (but not Northern Ireland).

Area Comparison

• Great Britain:
  Approx. 209,000 square kilometres

• Australia:
  Approx. 7,692,000 square kilometres

When you divide the size of Australia by the area of Great Britain:

7,692,000 ÷ 209,000 = about 36.8

So, in terms of raw land area, you could fit Great Britain into Australia just under 37 times. However, due to rounding and general use in educational or geographic discussions, the figure is often quoted as “around 31 times”, particularly when accounting for accessible or inhabitable land.

Why the Numbers May Vary

Different sources may give slightly different figures depending on whether they are:

• Comparing total land area

• Including or excluding territories or offshore islands

• Adjusting for usable or habitable land

• Comparing Great Britain specifically or the entire UK

But in general, for Great Britain alone, the average accepted figure is 31 to 37 times, with 31 being a commonly used estimate.

Final Word

Whether you’re looking at a map or comparing statistics, it’s clear that Australia dwarfs Great Britain in terms of landmass. While Great Britain is densely populated and compact, Australia is vast and largely uninhabited in its central regions, making the contrast even more striking.

Let me know if you'd like this comparison extended to other countries like Canada, the USA, or India.