How your bra size is calculated. 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. Wear a t shirt bra without padding. These simple bust measuring instructions will ensure a perfect fit for band and cup alike. Find your bra size online now. Only at victorias secret.
Have a friend help you with the measurements. This calculator uses our algorithm to offer a starting size to then try bras. 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. Unfortunately its pretty difficult for a bra size calculator or bust size chart to give an accurate measurement all the time. Use the following to convert the bra sizes betweem different locations. The most common way to calculate your cup size is by subtracting your band size from your bust size and using the difference to find your cup size according to a bra size chart.
Lets say your bust measurement is 51 inches and your band size is 46 inches. To measure your bra size fist we calculate the band size also known as the back size. The bra size also known as brassiere measurement or bust size is the measure which indicates the size characteristics of a brabra size is usually expressed as consisting of two measurements with a number of systems in use around the world the band length often numerical and cup size often alphabetical. You will want to shop for size 46dd bras. Bra size shouldnt be a guessing game. 51 465 so using the chart below you are a dd cup.
The band or frame size is the firm circumference fitted not tightly measured directly underneath the breasts. The bust size is the loose circumference measured around the chest over the fullest part of the breasts while standing straight with arms to the side and wearing a properly fitted bra. Plug your bra measurements into the bra size calculator to get your perfect fit. So many women are wearing the wrong size bra and the high street gives very few options to get measured properly to fit modern bras. Wearing the wrong bra size can ruin an otherwise flawless outfit and even lead to breast pain and backaches. This is for a few reasons.
Using this and our fit guides you can try on bras knowing what should be happening to get your best fit. If the under bust measurement is an odd number 5 inches is added and if its even 4 inches are added. For bra size charts you usually find your underbust measurement on one side your bust measurement on the other and find the size in the chart. Adjust the straps so that the tip of your breast as seen from the side is in the middle of the cup. Determining cup size is where things can get tricky because cup sizes can vary depending on the maker. Sounds simple enough right.
Learn how to measure your bra size by watching our step by step video. Tips on how to take the perfect measurements.
Gallery of Bust Measurement By Bra Size
