Measuring yourself for a bra involves two key measurements: your band size and your bust size. Subtracting the band size from the bust size determines your cup size.
Steps to Measure Yourself
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Band Size: Measure around your torso directly under your bust where a bra band would normally sit. The tape measure should be snug and level. If the measurement is a whole number, that is your band size.
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Bust Size: Measure loosely around the fullest part of your bust, ensuring the tape measure is level around your back and chest.
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Calculate Cup Size: Subtract your band size from your bust size. The difference corresponds to your cup size.
- 1 inch difference = A cup
- 2 inch difference = B cup
- 3 inch difference = C cup
- 4 inch difference = D cup
- 5 inch difference = DD or E cup (depending on the brand)
- And so on...
For example, if your band size is 36 inches and your bust size is 42 inches, the difference is 6 inches, indicating a 36DDD/E cup size.
