You can use the chart below to
determine the proper cup size
based on your measurements.
| Difference: |
Cup Size: |
| 0" - 1/2" |
AA |
| 1/2" - 1" |
A |
| 1" - 2 1/2" |
B |
| 2 1/2" - 3 1/2" |
C |
| 3 1/2" - 4 1/2" |
D |
| 4 1/2" - 6" |
DD & E |
| 6" |
DDD & F |
| 7" |
G |
| 8" |
H |
| 9" |
I |
| 10" |
J |
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First you need to know that Bra sizes are made up of two parts. first is the chestband size and second is the cup size.
The size "34C" denotes a size "34" chestband and a "C" cup size.
The two measurements was one of my problems. I just measured around my breasts and thought that would be good enough.
Boy was I wrong. Here are the measurements you will need to take.
- Use a standard dressmaker's tape measure.
- For best results, have someone else measure you.
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Your Two Measurements
1. Your Bra/Band size
Your band size is a number, which represents your body or diaphragm size - such as 30,32,34,36,38,40, etc. It’s known as the 'underbust measurement' because it is taken from under your bust and shoulder blades, around your rib cage.
2. Your Cup size
Your cup size is a letter, which represents the size of your bust - such as A, B, C, D. It's known as the ‘overbust measurement’ because it is taken around the fullest part of your bust..
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Getting a Proper Chestband / Underbust Size
Cup size can not be properly obtained if the chestband is not the correct size. So the first step you need ot take is getting
the proper chestband size. A properly fitted chestband will allow your bra to provide proper support to your bust while taking
the load away from the shoulder straps which are intended to adjust the height of your bosom, not carry it. To get your chestband
measurement:
- Take a snug measurement around your rib cage, under your bust and shoulder blades.
- Add 5 inches. Example: 30" + 5" = 35"
- If you get an even number, this is your Band Size.
- If you get an odd number (like 35), round up one (to 36) to get your Band Size.
- Example: 30" + 5" = 35" + 1" = 36"
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Getting a Proper Cup / Overbust Size
Now that you have your band size you can go on to figure out the right size bra to buy. The next step is to determine
what your cup size is and this is pretty easy to do. You can do this by yourself, but it definitely helps if you have
someone who can assist you with the measurements. To get your proper bra cup measurement:
- With bra on and clothes off, place the measuring tape under your arms and over the fullest part of your bust.
Next you need to do a little math to get your proper cup size.
- Subtract your underbust meas. (Step 1) from your Overbust Meas. (Step 2).
- Example: 39" overbust measurement - 36" underbust measurement = 3"
- 3" = C cup
You can use the chart on the left to determine the proper cup size based on your measurements.
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