DETERMINING
CORRECT BRA AND CUP SIZE
To
determine your correct bra and cup size, you will need a
tape measure, in inches. Then, CLICK
HERE for our computer calculator and follow the instructions.
If
you prefer to do it out by hand, read and follow the instructions
below. You will need a tape measure (preferably paper) in
inches, and a pencil. (Optimally, you should be wearing
your most comfortable bra when the following measurements
are done, though this is not mandatory.)
There
are 2 variables we need to determine to correctly
find your bra and cup size. These variables are your
frame size and your chest+breast size. Keep
in mind, however, that determining your bra and cup size
is no an exact science. If you find you should be
wearing a 34 C, but a 32 B fits you better, obviously get
the more comfortable one!
1.
Determine Frame & Bra Size
The
frame size is the diameter around your chest JUST
BELOW your breasts. Using the tape measure, measure
around your ribcage directly under your breasts. There
should be no breast tissue measured while determining your
frame size. Record your results on the printed form.
To
determine the bra size, add 5 to this number.
If the number you get is odd, round up to the next
even number. For example, if your frame size is 26
inches, when you add 5 to this you get 31 inches.
You should therefore round up to the even number which is
32 inches (since bras only come in even numbers).
This is your bra size, 32 inches.
2.
Determine Breast Size
The
next measurement goes around the chest over and including
the fullest part of your bust (usually at the level of the
nipples). Technically, you should take this measurement
while wearing a comfortable bra. This is the diameter of
your chest+breast. Record this number on the
form.
3.
Calculate Cup Size
Now,
take the chest + breast size number, and subtract
your bra size number. Then use the table
below to determine your cup size.
|
Difference
(line 5 minus 4)
|
Cup
Size
|
|
0
to 1/2 inch
|
AA
|
|
1/2
to 1 inch
|
A
|
|
1
to 2 1/2 inches
|
B
|
|
2
1/2 to 3 1/2 inches
|
C
|
|
3
1/2 to 4 1/2 inches
|
D
|
|
4
1/2 to 6 inches
|
DD
(E)
|
|
6
to 7 inches
|
DDD
(F)
|
|
7
to 8 inches
|
G
|
|
etc.,
etc.
|
etc.
|
4.
Example
Let's assume your frame size is 31 inches, your bra size
is therefore 36 inches (31 + 5 = 36 inches). In addition,
assume you measured your chest+breast size at 40
inches. Now, take your chest+breast size (40),
and subtract your bra size (36). You get 4
inches as the difference. Using the table above, you
find that anyone with a difference between 3 1/2 to 4 1/2
inches (including 4) has a cup size D. Your correct
bra and cup size is therefore 36 D.
