The first is normally expressed with a number, usually corresponding to centimetres or inches, while the second is expressed with a letter that depends on the difference between both measurements. This letter is known as the cup size .

The cup sizes get larger as the letters go up in the alphabet. Size D is bigger than A, and H is bigger than D. Sizes are as follows: AAA, AA, A, B, C, D, DD, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, and N. Here is a bra size chart to show you where to take your bust measurement and to show how the cup size gets larger measurement.

2024年9月2日 · Bra sizes have two components: a band size, which is a number, and a cup size, which is a letter. The band size is the measurement around your underbust in inches. The difference between your bust measurement and your underbust determines the cup size.

Together, these should guide you to a size that provides optimal support and comfort, while ensuring a great fit without any spillage or gapes. Determining a woman’s ideal bra size requires a combination of three separate measurements — the bust, the under-bust and the cup.

2024年11月2日 · The letter denotes your cup size, which reflects the volume of your bust. To find it, measure the fullest part of your chest and subtract your band size from this measurement. Each inch of difference corresponds to a cup size: a 1-inch difference equals an A cup, a 2-inch difference equals a B cup, and so on.

The size of a woman’s breast is determined by measuring the circumference of the chest at the level of the nipple. This is the number in the bra size. The letter refers to the cup size of the bra. The letter “A” is the smallest and “E” is the largest, but in recent years this has been expanded to include letters up to P.

2016年9月15日 · Bra sizes basically depend on the band sizes and cup sizes of the particular bras, usually consists of numbers and alphabets. In 1932, bra cup sizes were invented and band sizes became popular only in 1940s. All the women differ from each other in shape, size, spacing, position, symmetry and firmness.

2024年3月30日 · In this method, you add 3, 4, or 5 inches to the actual measurement of your underbust to get your bra band size. For example, if you measured 29 inches, you would wear a band size of 32 or 34. In recent years, the bra industry has updated band sizes. This is part of an effort to end the “plus 4” method. Bra materials have more stretch now.

2024年3月22日 · In size 34B: 34 is your band size, while B represents your cup size (volume). The further down the alphabet it is, the higher the volume, which is why AA is the smallest. Some cup sizes have double letters and some single letters, they are based on the different sizing systems followed namely UK/US/EU.

2024年12月17日 · To find your band size, grab a soft measuring tape and wrap it snugly around your chest, just under your arms and above the top of your bust. Round the measurement to the nearest even number, and voilà—that’s your band size! Keep in mind that sizing methods can vary by brand, so always double-check their specific guidelines for the best fit.