Adjust the straps so that the tip of your breast as seen from the side is in the middle of the cup. Plug your bra measurements into the bra size calculator to get your perfect fit. See illustration above and read our measuring instructions below. The bra bridge should lie flat against the body. If the under bust measurement is an odd number 5 inches is added and if its even 4 inches are added. 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.
To determine your bra size and to find the perfect fitting bra it is very important that you measure your body carefully. It may take no more than 10 to 20 minutes. Few women in the uk know their exact bra measurements with some wearing the wrong size for years. My advice is to measure a couple of times and write down the outcomes. Only a slight difference in your measurements could mean you would fit another bra size. Lets see how to determine your cup size.
To measure your bra size fist we calculate the band size also known as the back size. Find your bra size online now. Tips on how to take the perfect measurements. The centre front of the bra sits between the breasts and is also called a bra bridge. Bra size chart uk how to determine your bra size. Learn how to measure your bra size by watching our step by step video.
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. If there is a gap between the bra bridge and your rib cage or the bra bridge sits on top of your breasts it might mean that the cup size is too small. Have a friend help you with the measurements. Use both over bust measurement and determined band size determined above to find your cup size. This free calculator estimates bra size based on bust size frame size and commonly used measurement standards. How your bra size is calculated.
Try to go up a cup size keeping the under bust size the same. Next how to find the right bra for your breast shape. Wear a t shirt bra without padding. Heres how you can measure yourself to find out your correct size without even leaving the house. Just because youve found your correct bra size yay. On the chart below youll see a 3 is equal to a c cup meaning your bra size is 34 c.
Because bra bands tend to strech over time your bra should fit firmly on the loosest hook when new. You need to measure both under bust measurement and over bust measurement. Only at victorias secret.