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What is My Bra Size 

Do your bras fit right or have you ever asked yourself:  "What IS my bra size?".
 
To buy a bra that fits right, you have to measure right. Taking a few minutes with a seamstress tape will make the difference between comfort and support or an ill-fitting bra. 
 
Our bodies change with time, therefore, it's good practice to remeasure yourself before shopping. 
 
**You'll notice in step 1, 2, 3 and 4 that we've used color-coding.  This has been done only to help you match up your numbers correctly. 
Step 1
 

Measure across bust line

 
Bust
 
Bust Size

Wrap a measuring tape around the back and the fullest part of the bust. Keep the measuring tape tight, but not so tight that it indents the breast.  Record measurement

1a   ________ inches
Band
Step 2
 
Measure across ribcage

Band Size

Wear a non-padded bra to measure. Measure around the rib cage under the breast for the band size. Do not pull the measuring tape too tight. Record measurement.

2 a  ________ inches
 
 
 
 
 
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Step 3 
 
 

Calculate
Putting it all together
Calculate
 
 
3.  Now subtract the band size from the bust size. 
 
 
Bust (1a)  ________inches       
(-) minus        

Band (2a)    _________inches 

 
Difference (3a)  _______inches
 
 
 
You are almost finished
Step 4
Use Difference (3a) to determine the cup size.

Difference 1 inch - A cup

Difference 2 inches - B cup

Difference 3 inches - C cup

Difference 4 inches - D cup                       

Difference 5 inches - DD cup

Difference 6 inches - DDD cup 

Final calculation: 
 
Cup size (4a) _______ (A, B, C, D, DDD, …)
 
 
 

Your bra size is ...  

You are done. 
 
This is your size 
Bra Size:
Band size (2a)  ___________
 
Cup size (4a)    ___________
 

 
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