What is the correct way to measure your bra size?

Question

I have tried the suggested way, and come up way off!!

Answer 1

Measure under your breasts, holding the tape snug. If the number is on a half round up to nearest whole number, if it's on 1/4" round down to nearest whole number. If it is below 28" add 3 inches. 28" and above, then you add 5. This is your band size. (Most websites will tell you to add 5 inches, but not 3...this is because most websites think the world population has a size 34" band size and up. Anything lower is wrong. Don't be fooled by it.)

Measure over the fullest part of your breast (usually nipples) holding the tape loose. Breate in a little. Then deduct your band size from this. 1" = A, 2" = B, 3" = C, and so on. If it's on a half round up, on a quarter round down. You can also lean over (I have to do this to get a correct measurement since I'm not exacltly "perky".), so your back is parallel with the floor. Measure over the fullest part, you don't need to breathe in for this, only if you're standing upright. And deduct the two numbers as mention above.

If you go in a store and they measure you, chances are they'll be incorrect. Because they do not factor in your body shape...not all women have the same shape. If I were to get measured in a store they would tell me I need a 32B...If I'm measured correctly then they would tell me I need a 30DD (several sizes larger than a 32B), and my correct measurement fits me prefectly fine...Because I'm not shaped like the average American women. My boobs aren't perfectly round and stick straight up like someone with implants.

Answer 2

Measure under your arms, high on your back, around the top of your chest. If this measurement is an even number, then this is your band size. If this measurement is an odd number, then add 1" to determine your band size. Record that number, you'll need it for step 3.





While wearing your favorite supportive, comfortable bra, measure loosely around the fullest part of your bust. Record that number, you’ll need it in a sec.


Subtract your band measurement from your cup measurement; each inch represents a cup size. For example: if your band measurement is 34" and your cup measurement is 36", then the difference between these measurements is two inches, and you'd wear a B-cup.

1-inch difference A Cup
2-inch difference B Cup
3-inch difference C Cup
4-inch difference D Cup
5-inch difference DD Cup
6-inch difference DDD Cup
7-inch difference DDDD Cup
8-inch difference FF Cup
9-inch difference G Cup
10-inch difference H Cup
11-inch difference I Cup
12-inch difference J Cup


EUROPEAN SIZE CONVERSIONS

Please be aware that European sizing runs slightly smaller than American sizes.

BRAS

US UK FRANCE EUROPE ITALIAN
30 30 80 65 1
32 32 85 70 2
34 34 90 75 3
36 36 95 80 4
38 38 100 85 5
40 40 105 90 6
42 42 110 95 7
44 44 115 100 8

Answer 3

Ok, this is how a woman will always be able to get her exact bra size:

1. Take a tape measure and measure all the way around directly under her breasts. Let's say it's 31 inches.
2. Add five. The figure is now 36".

That is her bra size. Now let's figure her cup size:

1. With her bra on, she needs to re-measure the fullest part of her breast, usually the nipple area. Let's say the new number is 38". She is a size 36C, and this is how you know:

If the re-measured number is one inch more than the bra size, she's an A-cup. 2 inches is a B-cup. So.....

1 inch=A
2 inches=B
3"=C
4"=D
5"=DD

I'm a natural 40D, and anyone past that should seriously consider a reduction. One more thing, not everyone is a nice even number. Let's say they measure 28 inches around which would put their bra size at 33. Most manufacturers don't make half sizes, so they will want to go UP to a size 34 and DROP a cup size, or go DOWN to a size 32 and ADD a cup size. Every woman will now have perfectly-sized bras.

Answer 4

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What is the correct way to measure your bra size?
I have tried the suggested way, and come up way off!!

Answer 5

Okay, instead of measuring under the bust and adding 5 to find your band size, measure above the breasts (under the armpits) and use this measurement for the band size. If it is an odd number, round it up or down to the closest even number. Then find out the cup size the same way as before. HTH : )

Answer 6

you know what... i've been having the same problem for years and let me tell you.... no matter what size you really are... there are bra's that aint always the right size as each other....
you go to one shop and buy a couple of different bra's all the size that u think u are and let me tell you, there will be atleast one or two thats wrong and not the same as the others... then go to a diff shop and do the same and the same thing will happen....
i've stopped buying outa magazines because it just doesnt work!
the bra's themselves are the problem... even if you do go to an undergarment store and find the right size... i went to two seprate stores the same day and i had two seperate answers...

Answer 7

Go to your nearest bra store, like Victoria's Secret. Ask them to measure your bra size, and they will. It is not awkward at all, and its free!

Answer 8

go to victoria's secret and let someone else measure you... they do it for free and they always have staff available specifically for that. they'll also give you advice on types of bras/etc. if you have any questions:) with certain bra styles, though, you may need different sizes... for me it's kinda trial and error...

Answer 9

What you have to do is measure your breasts and around your upper ribs! It also all depends on the structure of your breast and the size of your nipples.

Answer 10

ur cup size is A, B, C etc
around under ur boobs its 32, 34 etc
u should go to a store like marks and spencer they do free measuring