Adjust the straps so that the tip of your breast as seen from the side is in the middle of the cup. However band sizes come in different measurements in different countries in that sizes such as small medium and large equate to different measurements. Only a slight difference in your measurements could mean you would fit another bra size. 1 inch equals a 2 inches equals b 3 inches equals c etc. Every inch difference is another cup size up eg. Learn how to measure your bra size by watching our step by step video.
It may take no more than 10 to 20 minutes. Have a friend help you with the measurements. 2020 hearst uk is the trading name of the national magazine company ltd. Bra size chart uk how to determine your bra size. Only at victorias secret. Band size frame size the band size is the size of the bra band around the torso.
Wear a t shirt bra without padding. How your bra size is calculated. If the under bust measurement is an odd number 5 inches is added and if its even 4 inches are added. You need to measure both under bust measurement and over bust measurement. The two major aspects of bra size are the band size and the cup size. To determine your bra size and to find the perfect fitting bra it is very important that you measure your body carefully.
Tips on how to take the perfect measurements. Heres how you can measure yourself to find out your correct size without even leaving the house. Bra measurements cup size guide. Round both measurements to the nearest whole number. My advice is to measure a couple of times and write down the outcomes. To measure your bra size fist we calculate the band size also known as the back size.
So if the under bust is 31 inches your band size is 36 inches and if the under bust is 32 inches the band size is 36 inches. A doctor reveals what theyre trying to tell you. Find your bra size online now. Few women in the uk know their exact bra measurements with some wearing the wrong size for years. This is the difference band minus cup measurement less than 1 aa. Plug your bra measurements into the bra size calculator to get your perfect fit.
For example if your band size is 34 and your cup size is a c your bra size is 34c. Are your boobs itchy. Calculate your cup size by subtracting your band size in step one from your cup size in step two. Now that you have all of your measurements just place your band size in front of your cup size and youre done. See illustration above and read our measuring instructions below. Put the band size with the cup size to find out your bra size.