The bust size bust line measure or over bust measure is the measurement around the torso over the fullest part of the breasts with the crest of the breast halfway between the elbow and shoulder usually over the nipples ideally while standing straight with arms to the side and. All bra sizes mentioned on this page are consistent with european standard sizes. At target we have bras in body sizes 826. Bra wearers can calculate their cup size by finding the difference between their bust size and their band size. The bras 38aa and 36a have the same cup volume. In 1932 bra cup sizes were invented and band sizes became popular only in 1940s.
Here is a size chart that shows a list of all usa bra sizes in order from smallest to largest and explains how to work out yours. Bra cup sizes in order. Caucasian americans have by far the largest breasts with an average cup size of f and above. In the united states cup sizes begin at aa. From the guinness world records the largest natural breasts belong to annie hawkins turner aka norma stitz usa who has an under breast measurement of 10922 cm 43 in and an around chest over nipple measurement of 1778 cm 70 in. Caucasians white and non caucasians black and others.
Or what the smallest bra size or biggest bra size is. Measure your cup size by turning over the target bra tape and placing it firmly without squashing around your chest at the fullest part of your bust. Note the cup size indicated on the bra tape by the arrow in the same colour as the body size. For the united states women were separated according to their race. My advice is to try both sizes if youre not sure what to choose. All the women differ from each other in shape size spacing position symmetry and firmness.
For complete list for bras sizes and how to measure your bra size check out the article and guide bra sizes explained from a b c. Bra sizes range from a the smallest cup size to f the largest cup size. This is the smallest cup size that is available to purchase from all retailers. The most support of your bra comes from the. Here are your list of bra sizes. The increasing order of cup sizes is shown below.
The bra 38aa has less cup volume as the bra in 40aa. Remember that going up or down a band size will change the volume of the cups. Weve composed this chart simply to show the diverse range of bra sizes out there and show you them in order. There are also numbers associated with the letters that indicate the band size. Read more about your bra sister size here mind you. The bra manufacturers produce bras of limited ranges from smallest to largest targeting to fit the maximum numbers of women.