How to determine breast size - table, calculator

How to determine breast size

First we need to know your breast size. You will need a measuring tape and a well-fitted bra that fits your bust comfortably and makes it look as beautiful as possible.

Please note that the bra should not have a push up effect, that is, increase the volume of the bust due to foam rubber or something else.

So, you'll need to follow a few simple steps, ideally with your hands down when measuring - ask someone to help you.

1. remove all clothing except your bra;
2. Place the tape under your bust, measuring the girth of your body underneath. The tape should fit snugly to the body;
3. Now pass the tape along the chest, grasping the most protruding points of the bust. The tape should lie freely and not squeeze anything.

The chest girth result obtained may not coincide exactly with that indicated in the table, this is normal.
We recommend that you increase the result by about 4 centimeters - then the selected underwear will not press. Thus, we round up:

1. from 67 to 72 cm corresponds to 70 cm;
2. from 73 to 77 cm corresponds to 75 cm;
3. from 78 to 82 cm corresponds to 80 cm;
4. from 83 to 87 cm corresponds to 85 cm;
5. from 88 to 92 cm corresponds to 90 cm;
6. from 93 to 97 cm corresponds to 95 cm;
7. from 98 to 102 cm corresponds to 100 cm.

One: all the pros and cons of such a bust

In order to dispel doubts about the popularity and attractiveness of the first breast size, experts have compiled a whole list of the advantageous features of such compact, neat breasts.

Why is it still good to be the owner of the first breast size?

• Women with this bust size rarely experience back pain;
• breasts are practically resistant to age-related changes;
• during the heat, a woman does not sweat in the décolleté area;
• active sports do not subject the breasts to bounce and sag;
• mammary glands do not protrude from underwear;
• compact breasts in a deep neckline do not look vulgar and defiant;
• small breasts do not lose their shape for many years and allow a woman not to wear underwear;
• compact mammary glands are more sensitive;
• in adulthood, a woman’s first breast size looks aesthetically pleasing compared to a large bust;
• it is possible to sleep on your stomach and much more.

The list of advantages can be supplemented; the first breast size is not a reason for complexes and feelings of inferiority.

But it still has several disadvantages:

• The imposed stereotype that men are only attracted to large breasts provokes many women to develop an inferiority complex.
• In the case of clothes with a deep neckline, there is not enough defined circumference of the mammary glands.
• Following the imposed opinions, many owners of the first breast size go under the knife of a plastic surgeon.
• Difficulty purchasing the appropriate breast size.
• In the case of sports, a woman's breasts in a special bra will look flat.

Compared to the advantages of the first breast size, its disadvantages do not seem so significant as to worry about it. The times of busty beauties have long since sunk into oblivion; today, small breasts are considered a sign of aristocracy and femininity.

How to determine your bra cup size

It is not enough to measure just the girth; bust volume is also important. With a poorly chosen bra, your bust may dangle in it or bulge out, which will not look very beautiful.

To obtain the cup parameters, we take the result of the chest girth and subtract from it the result of the body girth under the chest.
The number obtained in centimeters will be the one we need. Breast and cup size chart

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A good example

Let's make your task easier and give an example of how to correctly determine your breast size by taking all the necessary measurements.

Let's imagine that the girl has already measured the volume of her body under her breasts, she got 80 centimeters. Half the work is done, she can already see from the table that the appropriate size is 80.

Then she measures the circumference of her chest using the protruding points and gets 94 centimeters.

Subtracts the first from the second result (94-80=14) and gets a difference of 14 centimeters.

According to the table, this is the second breast size, and the difference of 14 centimeters corresponds to a B cup bra.

In this simple way, the girl found out that she needed size 80B in Russian marking.

Bra size charts

In Russia, Ukraine and other post-USSR countries, the metric system for designating sizes has been adopted. Bra sizes in our stores are indicated, for example, like this:

• 75B - this means that your circumference under the chest is 73-77 cm , and your cup is B ;
• 80A - girth under the bust - 78-82 cm , cup A ;

To determine the appropriate size, you can use this table.

In other countries - Great Britain, Germany, Italy, the USA - other units of measurement are adopted: here the circumference under the bust is traditionally measured in inches.

To understand which bra size to choose in an American or British online store, divide the measured circumference under the bust (in cm) by 2.5, round the resulting value to the nearest even number and add 4.

For example, Russian size 75B will correspond to American ( 75: 2.5 = 30; 30 + 4 = 34 ) 34B .

Sometimes the depth of the cups in foreign online stores is indicated not by letters, but by numbers:

• 0 – corresponds to cup AA (less than A);
• 1 - cup A ;
• 2 - cup B ;
• 3 - cup C ;
• 4 - cup D ;
• 5 - cup DD (between D and E);
• 6 - cup E (sometimes you can see the designation DDD);
• 7 - F (sometimes referred to as DDDD).

In order not to get confused in converting sizes from the Russian system to a foreign one, use the international bust size correspondence table.

Nuances when choosing a bra

Do you think the hardest part is over and you can safely go to the store and buy beautiful lingerie in a couple of minutes? However, you may come across parallel dimensions that are worth paying attention to.

Different companies make cups of different shapes, use different fabrics, straps, and so on. Therefore, having gotten used to buying a certain size, you may be surprised to find out that you need a different one from some manufacturer.

Difficult? It's okay, we'll explain everything now. Due to the shape of the cups or fabric, a bra with a larger cup than required, but a smaller size, can fit you perfectly. Well, or vice versa, with a smaller cup than required, but a larger size:

1. you have size 70B - try on 75A, it may turn out to be surprisingly comfortable and beautiful;
2. Have you measured your bust and come to the store with the firm intention of buying a 75B bra? Try 70C and 80A.

You shouldn’t experiment like this when ordering online, but if you’re buying in a store and don’t mind spending half an hour in the fitting room, then why not?

How to choose the perfect bra size

Since every human body is unique and has its own nuances and characteristics, when choosing a bra you need to experiment a little.

Experts recommend playing around with the size a little to find the best fit. So, if you measured your underbust girth equal to 77 cm , with a B , order two bras - 75B (as follows from the recommendations described above) and a slightly larger one, but with a smaller cup , 80A (it may very well be that this bust will fit even better on you).

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Each of us wants her breasts to have a perfect and ideal appearance, a seductive neckline.

The main rule of beautiful breasts is a properly selected bra; it will lift a “tired” bust, bring wide-set breasts closer together and add a couple of sizes to the desired size with the help of an irreplaceable push-up.

It is interesting to note that there is no one more conservative than a woman who decides that she has 80C breasts. She doesn’t care that over the past 10 years she can both gain plus ten kilograms in weight and easily part with them.

But still, stubbornly, on a psychological level, the lady comes to the salon and chooses the usual volume of 80 and a cup with a depth of “C”.

It is for such nervous and easily shocked young ladies that designers came up with alternative sizes, which they diplomatically called interchangeable.

After all, judge for yourself, the choice and selection of a bra is such a delicate matter that there is no need for diplomacy. These dimensions are also called parallel or adjacent.

But it is worth noting that in parallel sizes the difference between the extreme hooks is five centimeters. Just these five centimeters is the same difference between sister bust sizes.

Let’s now take it in order - if you wear 80 “C”, then next to this size there are those that stand diagonally in the size grid.

Expert opinion

Mikhailov Ivan Maksimovich

Furniture maker. Work experience 3 years.

And also do not forget the basic principle - if you reduce the volume, choose a larger cup, and vice versa, if you take a bra with a large volume, then choose a smaller cup depth.

Below we have prepared a special table for you - an assistant, according to which you can easily choose an interchangeable bra size.

You may not have known before, but the sizes that surround your current bra size are called adjacent sizes, also called parallel sizes or, in the foreign style, “sister bra size”.

Knowing how these sizes work, it won’t be difficult for you to quickly choose a new bra when you feel it’s time to change size.

So let's look at how adjacent dimensions work. For example, let's take bra size 80C.

Horizontally

If you move horizontally in the table, your belt size and cup size will change. Do you want a bra one size smaller in the cup and waistband? Go to 75C. Do you want a bra with a larger cup and waistband? Go to 85C.

Vertically

If you move vertically in the table from your base size, then only your cup size will change. Want a smaller cup? Change to 80V. Do you want a big cup? Go to 80D.

Diagonally

If you move diagonally in the table, your belt size will change, but the cup volume will remain the same. Do you want a smaller belt size? Go to 75D. Want to increase your belt size? Go to 85B.

Despite the fact that many store sellers may offer you the next size diagonally instead of your true size, treat this with caution.

The fact is that although cups in these sizes will have the same volume, the length of the belt and the proportions of these bras will be different. In other words, such a bra will no longer “fit” as well.

Of course, in some cases you can adjust the length of the belt using the hooks of the clasp, but this bra will be less comfortable for you.

Expert opinion

Mikhailov Ivan Maksimovich

Furniture maker. Work experience 3 years.

In addition, if you still decide to choose the size according to this principle, then you should not go further than one size from your size. Why ?

Due to the fact that each bra size is designed for a specific figure, the following situation occurs:

• if you move towards a larger belt size and a smaller cup, then the cup with each size will be wider and smaller,
• If you move towards a smaller belt size and larger cup sizes, the cups will become longer and narrower with each size.

To make it clear exactly what bras that are selected according to the principle of adjacent diagonal sizes actually look like, look at the example below.

The photo shows six bras with sizes (from top to bottom) 60L, 65K, 70J, 75H, 80G, 85F. As you can see, all these products have the same cup volume, but the length of the belt and the proportions are different.

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To help guys - how to visually determine breast size

There are often cases when men want to give a gift to their girlfriend and go to a lingerie store, intending to pick up a beautiful set. In such cases, most of them get lost in the abundance of underwear, get embarrassed, or say to the saleswoman: “my girlfriend has something like yours, give me the right one.” Let's be honest, choosing the right bra will be to some extent luck, but if you have finally decided to buy it without a lady, then we will try to help.

The best option is to look at your woman’s favorite bra at home and know its markings. If you forgot or don’t live together yet, look for mannequins in the store to see if one of them has a similar breast size and shape.

An option for the desperate is to determine your breast size with your own hands or by eye, and then report it to the store.

We do not recommend this method to you, but we are writing it for the most desperate and determined guys.

A size zero breast can be compared to a kiwi, a size one breast to an apple, a size two breast to an orange, a size three breast to a grapefruit, a size four breast to a coconut, a size five breast to a pineapple, and a size six breast to a melon.

There is also a picture that gives a definition of size for those who have put their hand to their chest more than once and can easily remember the sensations.

How to tell if the size was chosen correctly

The bra was chosen correctly if the woman feels comfortable in it. This can be determined by several signs.

The cup fits to the chest

When trying on, make sure that the bra cups are smooth and their edges lie flat against your chest. If the cups bulge or are slightly dented, it is better to look for a smaller size. If a woman feels that her bust is too tight or falls out of the cups, it is better to choose a larger size.

Straps fit loosely

A properly chosen bra will have straps that don't fall off your shoulders. But they also do not dig into the skin.

Back side parallel to floor

It is also important to check how tightly the bra fits to your back. The back side of the product should be parallel to the floor. And if it is raised, the underwear will not be able to provide the required level of fixation. It is better to try on a size smaller.