How do I calculate my bra size?

How do I calculate my bra size?

To determine the band size: Measure snugly around your ribcage, directly under your breasts. To determine the cup size:. Example: if your ribcage measurement is 31, and your bust measurement is 37, your bra size is a 34C: 31+3=34, so 34 is your band size. Fit Check List:.

Why do you add 4 inches to your band size?

Bra band size When bra sizes were first conceived in the 1930s, the materials used for bras were a lot stiffer and less flexible – women were only just out of corsets – so manufacturers used to recommend adding 4 inches to your actual size to get the correct band size.

Is 34 or 32 bra size bigger?

The 34 is a bigger band size than a 32. Another example, a 34B and 36A are the same cup size. The only difference is the band size. The 36 is a bigger band size than the 34.

Is DD bigger than D?

Is D or DD cup bigger? There’s no difference in the spacing between single and double letter sizes, a DD is one full size larger than D, just like E is one full size larger than DD.

What is 34B bra size?

Your bra size is your band size with your cup size. For an instance: 36 inches (bust) – 34 inches (band) = 2 inches. That’s a 34B.

How tight should a bra be?

No matter the type of bra, the band should fit comfortably around your body, snug but not tight. Remember to always start a new bra on the loosest hook and hook tighter as the band stretches over time.