BRA SIZE AND CUP SIZE

ARE YOU AN A, B, C, DD or AA?


Traditional measurement method:

Determining your Bra/Band size
(ribcage circumference measurement)

1. Measure around the chest directly under the breast at a constant height with the cloth measuring tape. Add 5 inches to that measurement. This dimension is your bra/band size (If the bra size works out to an ODD number go up one inch to the next EVEN number.) This should equal the circumference around the chest, directly above the breasts/under the arms.

2. Now measure around the chest at the height of the fullest part of the breast. The measuring tape should be held horizontal, flat on your back, and your arms should be down. Make a note of that measurement (only used for comparison) and compare it to the Bra Size from step 1.
Determining your Cup size
(projection of breasts from chest wall)

3. To determine the proper Cup Size, find the difference between step 2 and step 1 (step 2 - step 1.) Use the chart below to determine your Cup Size.


Chart to Determine
Bra Cup Size

Example:
Difference Cup Size

Step 1: Underbust measurement is 37". Add 5 inches. Bra Size is 42.

Step 2: Full bust measurement is 45".

Step 3: 45 - 42 = 3" difference. Cup size is C.

Result: Buy a 42C bra.

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Half inch----------------AA cup
One inch-----------------A cup
Two inches---------------B cup
Three inches-------------C cup
Four inches--------------D cup
Five inches--------------DD or E cup
Six inches---------------F cup
Seven inches-------------G cup


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1 inch ~= 2.5 centimeters
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