There are also numbers associated with the letters that indicate the band size. The bra 38aa has less cup volume as the bra in 40aa. Bra sizes range from a the smallest cup size to f the largest cup size. 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. 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. The bra manufacturers produce bras of limited ranges from smallest to largest targeting to fit the maximum numbers of women.
Weve composed this chart simply to show the diverse range of bra sizes out there and show you them in order. All bra sizes mentioned on this page are consistent with european standard sizes. In 1932 bra cup sizes were invented and band sizes became popular only in 1940s. For the united states women were separated according to their race. 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. This is the smallest cup size that is available to purchase from all retailers.
Bra wearers can calculate their cup size by finding the difference between their bust size and their band size. All the women differ from each other in shape size spacing position symmetry and firmness. In the united states cup sizes begin at aa. At target we have bras in body sizes 826. My advice is to try both sizes if youre not sure what to choose. Or what the smallest bra size or biggest bra size is.
The bras 38aa and 36a have the same cup volume. 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. Note the cup size indicated on the bra tape by the arrow in the same colour as the body size. Bra cup sizes in order. 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. The increasing order of cup sizes is shown below.
Caucasian americans have by far the largest breasts with an average cup size of f and above. Caucasians white and non caucasians black and others. Read more about your bra sister size here mind you. Remember that going up or down a band size will change the volume of the cups. Here are your list of bra sizes. The most support of your bra comes from the.