Measuring Cup Size: How To Choose The Best Fitting Bra

Easy steps to get the best fitting bra:-

To determine your back size (torso measurement), have someone stand at your side with a tape measure. Gently pull the tape flat against your ribcage, directly under your breast. Make sure the tape does not rise higher at the front than it does in the back. Add 5” to the measurement. For example if the measurement is 29, add 5, so your back size will become 34. If the back size comes out in an odd number, then round up to the next even number.

To determine your cup size you need to measure around the fullest part of your bust. For measuring cup size, have someone by your side to assist in bringing the tape measure loosely around the fullest part of the bust, ensuring the tape is not pulled too tight. Cup size is based on the difference between your back size and fullest part of the bust measurement.

Subtract your back size from your fullest part of the bust size. Cup size is based on each inch of difference between the bust measurement and your body size. You would be a B cup if your body size is 34" and your bust measurement is 2" higher, or 36". The total measurement will determine the correct bra size to purchase.

The list below will give an indication of determining your cup and breast sizes, although bras will differ between manufacturers and styles.

Difference in Measurement:-
5" = A
6" = B
7" = C
8" = D
9” = DD
10” = E
11” = F
12” = FF
13” = G
14” = GG
15” = H
16” = HH
17" = J
18” = JJ

European Conversions for Bras:-
UK: 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48
USA: 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48
Euro: 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110
French: 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125