What do the letters ABCDEF mean in terms of bra sizes?

Answer 1

A - acceptable
B - beautiful
C - colossal
D - dramatic
E - enhanced
F - frightening!

Answer 2

Step 1 :- Measure your chest size, just below the bust keeping the tape level. Record this size in inches.

Step 2 :- Measure the maximum size over the bust. This is usually level with the nipples. Again keep the tape level. Record this size in inches.

Subtract 1 from 2

The difference gives the cup size. A = 1 inch, B = 2 inches, c = 3 inches etc.

so if 1. = 34 inches and 2. = 37 inches you need a 34C bra.

Not exactly rocket science and there is some variation between manufacturers.

If it's not comfortable then good stores will have staff to help. If that embarrasses you you could talk to your mother, elder sister or a trusted girl friend. They have probably had similar problems.

Ian M

Answer 3

Dreamofjustme had a very good answer, but there is more: bra manufacturers are not consistent. Also, the letter is more than just the diameter of the cup, it related to the depth of the cup. The easiest way to think about bra letters are that A is small and they go up from there. You might consider that the letter represents the VOLUME of the breast inside.

Answer 4

I came across this while finding an answer to your question. Not for real, though but quite good and for someone bored.

Have you ever wondered why A B C D E F are the letters used to define bra sizes? It is about time you became informed....

{A} = Almost Boobs
{B} = Barely there
{C} = Can Do
{D} = Damn good
{DD}= Doubly damn good
{E} = Enormous
{F} = Fake

Another contributed:

"and a er...couple of musical ones.."

{B} = B Flat They look better when I'm standing. Honest!
{E} = E Augmented Eeeenormous (but also fake)
{F} = F Sharp you can look but don't touch
{G} = G Diminished I'm sure they were bigger than this once...

Answer 5

The letters refer to the size of the bra's cups.

Answer 6

Bra Size Information
A Note on Bra Cup Sizes

There are enormous differences in cup size notation between manufacturers. This is especially true in sizes above D in the US, UK, AUS and NZ. In general, sizes between AA and DD are fairly standard but once we get above this there is little or no coherence. Some manufacturers use size DD but then continue with E, F, G, H, I, J, etc. Others use DDD to represent an E and some go on to use E, EE, F, FF, G, GG, H, HH, etc. This can make purchasing a large-cup bra difficult.

European manufacturers tend to use a standard AA, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, ... scale thus avoiding the DD, DDD, EE confusion.

In the interests of providing a standard scale, 85b.org has adopted a simple cup-size scale based on what is believed to be closest to a standard. For Imperial measurements (inches) cup sizes are expressed as AA, A, B, C, D, DD, E, F, G, H, I, J and K. You may need to check the corresponding size with the particular makers standards.
When measuring to determine your bra size you should, if possible, wear a comfortable standard underwired bra (not padded or push-up, etc.) You should remain in a standing position, keep your back and shoulders comfortably straight (don't hold your breath or push your chest out). Be relaxed. It can be difficult to measure yourself so you may have to ask a friend to help you, this will enable you to stand in the perfect position for measuring and allow you to keep your arms down by your sides.
1 - Measure below your breasts (band size)

Use a soft tape measure. To obtain your band size measurement, measure very snugly around your rib cage, just underneath your breasts. It should feel tight. Be sure that the tape measure lies straight all the way around. Enter this figure in the pink Below field (1). This measurement can be in inches or centimeters.
2 - Measure around your breasts and back (bust size)

Measure loosely around the fullest part of your bust (usually over the nipples), keeping the tape measure straight all the way around your body. Enter this figure in the blue Bust field (2). This measurement can be in inches or centimeters but must be the same as in step 1.
3 - Measure above your breasts (above bust size)

Measure snugly around your rib cage above your breasts and under your arms keeping the tape measure level all the way around. Enter this figure in the green Above field (3). This measurement can be in inches or centimeters but must be the same as in steps 1 & 2. note: This third measurement is optional. If you leave this field empty, your bra size will be calculated using only the first two measurements, however, in order to obtain the most accurate results you are recomended to use all three measurements.

Answer 7

Letters represent cup size. Although definitions vary from manufacturer to manufacture, continent to continent, F remains a whole lot larger than A.

The numbers represent the circumference, i.e. size of the body.

So, a 34B looks a whole lot more impressive than a 38C.

Answer 8

It's just like shoes, Bopols.

The numbers are bra size, and letters are the width (or in this case cup diameter).

Answer 9

I thought you shouldn't be asking this now. That you would already be an authority.

Answer 10

Sorry man, I don't have those ALPHABET.