How do you find out what your bra size is?

Question

I know what my measurements are under my breasts and across them, but what is the formula for determing my bra size?
Thanks!

It's hard for me to get out of the house, and I wanted to order a bra from a catalog, so I'm trying to find out what my size is without being fitted.

Answer 1

simple math

1: measure under the bust
2: measure at fullest chest

measurement 1 (+4" if even or 5" if odd) is the band size

if measurement 1 is even add 4" to that, if odd, add 5"
subtract this from measurement 2

0=AA
1=A
2=B
3=C
4=D
5=DD/E
6=EE/F
etc...

example:
1: under breast is 32"
2: full bust is 38"

band size is 36
cup size is 38 - (32+4) = 2 = B
bra size is 36B

it's really that simple... :-)

Answer 2

There are several methods which may be used to provide an approximate size by taking measurements. However, bra sizing systems differ widely between countries, between manufacturers, and between brands and designs, which can create many problems. Many researchers have demonstrated that these problems arise because fit requires knowing the breast volume, not the body circumference (the distance around the body), which is what is actually measured. Although bra sizing uses the circumference to estimate the volume, this has been shown to be highly unreliable.

The size of a bra is commonly described by two values. The first is the band size (underband), a number based on the circumference of the chest under the bust, excluding the breasts. The second is the cup size given by a letter of the alphabet, and relating to the volume of the breasts themselves. For example, a 30D bra is for a 30-size band and a D-size cup. Cup sizes typically start with A, the smallest, and increase alphabetically. A double lettering system may also be used, e.g. DDD for F or AA for a size smaller than A.

Band size is usually determined by measuring body circumference under the breasts as tight as possible. A second measurement is a loose fit taken of the chest circumference over the fullest part of the breasts (overbust). The cup size can then be calculated with tables or a conversion tool from the difference between these two measurements.

in the end...its trial and error...wutever works best for u

Answer 3

Measurements across - measurements underbust = the cup size.

After subtracting, determine the cup size this way...
Below 10 = A
10 - 12.5 = B
12.5 - 15 = C
15 - 17.5 = D

* take note, 2.5cm difference.

underbust + cup size = your bra size.

eg: 85B, 85cm underbust and cup size B.

If you need any help, just e-mail me.
ps: These are all in centimetres.

Answer 4

Try this link, or I know Victoria's Secret will measure you for a bra. I went in there one day for something else and when the lady seen my bra she said, oh honey that bra is all wrong for you, here let's measure you.
But if you want to do it at home here ya go. http://www.blooberry.com/bformfaq/measure.html

Answer 5

go here, this may help
http://www.glamourmom.com/sizechart.htm

also you can go to Victoria Secret or Frederick at Hollywood
those are really nice lengerie stores and they can measure and tell you what size and style is best for you
Hope this helps!

Answer 6

You can try on different sizes and see which fits you best or go to an underwear store like la senza and they'll measure you.

Answer 7

The best thing to do is go to a store (like Victorias Secret or even a place like Macy's) to get sized. You may fit into different sizes, but they tell you what size makes you look the best. It also reduces back pain.

Answer 8

Your best bet is to go to Victoria's Secret, or a department store or other lingerie store and just have them measure for you. It's free and it's worth it to have the right fit.

Answer 9

If you go to Victoria Secret, they can measure you and tell you what your best fit is.

Answer 10

Go to Victoria's Secret.