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