Wear a comfortable but un padded bra and be sure to stand up straight. Take the measurement in inches and round it up to the nearest inch. Learn how to measure your bra size by watching our step by step video. Plug your bra measurements into the bra size calculator to get your perfect fit. This is your band measurement. The most important thing here is that the bra fits perfectly and you feel comfortable wearing it.
Measure around your back and the fullest part of your breasts. To work out what your cup size is you want to subtract your band size from your bust size. Its best to do this measurement while youre not wearing a bra or you can do it wearing one just be careful not to sit the tape over your bra or underwire. If the difference is less than 1 then its aa 1 means a 2 means b 3 means c 4 means d 5 means dd and so on. Round both measurements to the nearest whole. To work out your correct bra size we just need two measurements under your bust and your bust measurement.
Wearing the wrong bra size can ruin an otherwise flawless outfit and even lead to breast pain and backaches. This free calculator estimates bra size based on bust size frame size and commonly used measurement standards. Compare the differences between sizing standards for the us uk eu and for australia and new zealand or explore hundreds of other calculators addressing math health fitness finance and more. Only at victorias secret. Then comes the slightly tricky bit. Try some different types of bras and some so called cross over sizes example.
Bra size shouldnt be a guessing game. A top tip is to use your nipples as guidance. Find out here how you will know it fits correctly. Measure around your ribcage just below where your bra fits. This measurement is your underbust. Your calculated bra size is 75c the relevant cross over sizes will be 80b and 70d.
With this guide managing irregular bra cup sizes should be a breeze and sore breasts from incorrect bra sizes will be things of the past. From the difference between the two sizes you can work out your cup. These simple bust measuring instructions will ensure a perfect fit for band and cup alike. How to measure bra size correctly and work out my true cup size with a uk bra size calculator. In inches take a measurement right underneath your bust making sure the tape is not too tight and not too loose and that the tape measure is straight across your back and enter the measurement in the field below. This is your cup measurement.
This is how the underband of the bra will fit so the tape should be tight but not uncomfortable.