If the under bust measurement is an odd number 5 inches is added and if its even 4 inches are added. Only at victorias secret. Find your bra size online now. To measure your bra size fist we calculate the band size also known as the back size. How your bra size is calculated. When you go up or down a band size your cup size volume will change too.
Its best to do this measurement while youre not wearing a bra or you can do it wearing one just be careful not to sit the tape over your bra or underwire. You might fit 40d but you might also try 38e. Use the following to convert the bra sizes betweem different locations. Learn how to measure your bra size by watching our step by step video. Plug your bra measurements into the bra size calculator to get your perfect fit. Wear a t shirt bra without padding.
To find your bust size measure around the fullest part of your breasts. Take this measurement and subtract the band measurement eg. This measurement is your underbust. Youll still need your band measurement to give you the number preceding the letter. For example if your band size is 34 but your bust size is 37 then your bra size is 34c difference of 3 again means its a c cup. It could mean you would fit two different bra sizes and they both fit you just fine.
The band or frame size is the firm circumference fitted not tightly measured directly underneath the breasts. If you measure 31 underneath your breasts and 34 around the result is 34 31 3. Your band size is however close to 38 as well. Learn how to measure your bra size with lindas bra size calculator. If its an odd number round down to the nearest even number. Your bra size is 40d.
Tips on how to take the perfect measurements. Calculate your bra size measurements in two easy steps. Lindas features over 200 sizes of bras and expert fitting support for women of all shapes and sizes. The measurement in inches is your band size. This is how the underband of the bra will fit so the tape should be tight but not uncomfortable. Measurement conversion calculator for metric and imperial units including kilometers meters centimeters millimeters miles yards feet inches and micron.
Adjust the straps so that the tip of your breast as seen from the side is in the middle of the cup. The bust size is the loose circumference measured around the chest over the fullest part of the breasts while standing straight with arms to the side and wearing a properly fitted bra.