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How To Measure Your Bra Size

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How To Measure Your Bra Size

How To Measure Your Bra SizeA poor fitting bra can be a very painful experience. VideoJug shows you how to measure your bra size correctly to allow maximum freedom and comfort. Never have the wrong bra measurement again!


Step 1:

Ensure an accurate measurement

Wear your best fitting bra in order to get the most accurate measurement. Make sure the cups are not too small as this will give a smaller cup size than you require.


Step 2:

Measure band size

Run a tape measure all the way around your body just underneath your breasts and take a measurement in inches. If the number is even, add 4 and if it is odd, add 5. This will give you your band size. For instance, if you measured 28 inches, your band size will be 32.


Step 3:

Calculate cup size

To find your cup size, measure around the fullest part of the bust in inches, not too tightly or the measurement will be inaccurate. Then subtract your band size from this measurement. This will help you to determine your cup size. If the bust size is less than the band size, you are an AA cup. If there is no difference between the two measurements, your cup size is A. A 1 inch difference indicates a B cup, 2 inches is a C cup, 3 is a D cup and so on. You can use this chart to find out your cup size.

minus 1 inches AA
0 inches A
1 inches B
2 inches C
3 inches D
4 inches DD
5 inches E
6 inches F

Now that you have a good idea of your true bra size, watch VideoJug's http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-choose-a-well-fitting-bra for more advice on finding the right bra for you.

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    0 out of 1 person found this comment helpful canadaallday (43 days ago)

    you have to add 4 to your band size if it is an even number or add 5 if it is odd...soo it is is 31 inches you should add 5 because it is odd so that it is 36 then your bust size is 38 sooo your cup size would be c. Your bra cize would be C 36 in this case. i am not sure if this is helpful but it worked for me.

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    1 out of 2 people found this comment helpful Evelina93 (159 days ago)

    Its completly wrong! When i mesured I got cup size CC and i think A is my size

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    1 out of 1 person found this comment helpful EasyTigerr (164 days ago)

    This is wrong BUT i measured my band size and it was 31 inches and i measured my cup and it was 38 inches and by using the chart it wouold have said 7 inches FF, and my size it a FF. So try using this method and see if it works.

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    10 out of 10 people found this comment helpful FeltMonkey (178 days ago)

    Wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong... This is the old fashioned way of bra sizing. This is out of date now. You don't need to add 4 or 5 to your underbust measurement - you get a band size too big. Instead, round your underbust to the nearest even number - that's your band size. E.G. 31in around would be a 32 band size. Then you work out the difference between your band size and bust measurement. For people saying 'this works, I wear the bra size it says I need!' you are almost definitely wearing a band size too big and cup size too small. Stupid videos like this are the reason 80% of people are wearing the wrong size. They tell me I should be a 32C, but I wear 28E. So.. There. Why do you think experts like Bravissimo don't use tape measurers?

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    2 out of 4 people found this comment helpful Jowen (178 days ago)

    I recently got measured in a reputable shop and was told I could either wear a 32E or a 34DD - just measured with this and I am a 38A!!! Is this supposed to help - no wonder so many women are wearing the wrong bra size!

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    3 out of 4 people found this comment helpful Anonymous (215 days ago)

    this isnt right, according to it i have a 38AA and yet in every shop ive been measured in tells me in a 32D. i work in a lingerie shop and we dont egt told to add on 4 or 5 inches to the band size

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    2 out of 3 people found this comment helpful Anonymous (220 days ago)

    bust...42 under bust.... 36.... advice on bra size?

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    3 out of 3 people found this comment helpful Anonymous (224 days ago)

    This said i was a 32 F when i wear 34 DD but it is a bit tight. But im not a 32 F im only 16 and i went to a place and they said i was 34 DD aswell so....

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    Anonymous (227 days ago)

    im 12 now and i wear a 30 a but i find it uncomfortable and a bit tight??? and i wear them on the last hook, should i wear a 32 a???

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    1 out of 2 people found this comment helpful Anonymous (228 days ago)

    this does not work!!! it said i was a 36C which im not because i have grown and well this is just ridiculously stupid!!! dont listen to this!!!

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    3 out of 4 people found this comment helpful Anonymous (228 days ago)

    people thing that that only big boobs are large cups... this isnt the case as its how wide the brest is not how much they stick out in frount of you

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    1 out of 1 person found this comment helpful Anonymous (236 days ago)

    I have recently lost a lot of weight and I needed reminding of the general sizing I should go for. This site gives that reading. But then go to Bravissimo or Figleaves where they give good hints and tips on whether the bra you are trying on is correct. To those who were saying it was way too wrong, did they measure in front of a mirror to make sure the tape was straight? Have they actually tried on those bra's that are recommended to see if they fit better than what they assume they are? Maybe instead of dismissing out of hand they should have a go at least. Don't forget that Katie Price is actually a 30G, what did you assume she was?

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    1 out of 2 people found this comment helpful Anonymous (238 days ago)

    This is very very wrong. Last time I was measures for a bra I was a 36D. Now this way reckons I am a 36B - I think if I wore a B cup I would pass out with the pain lol

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    2 out of 6 people found this comment helpful Anonymous (256 days ago)

    this is completely wrong. it says i am an E cup but im only a B lol.

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    1 out of 4 people found this comment helpful YourFiveADay (256 days ago)

    This is really handy - I've added it to my website.

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