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Question: How do you measure bra size, at home, with measuring tape? I know there is something that you have to measure to get the number, but what about the crup size??? Please help!!!


Answers: How do you measure bra size, at home, with measuring tape? I know there is something that you have to measure to get the number, but what about the crup size??? Please help!!!

1. Wear your best supporting bra. The bra doesn't have to fit perfectly. The objective is to get your breasts to the position that the ideal bra would support, with the weight suspended comfortably. This step is optional, however, so if you can't find a bra with good support, continue with the measurements.

2. Measure your band size. Run a tape measure all the way around your body just underneath your breasts and take a measurement in inches. Make sure the tape measure is horizontal and fairly snug. Your arms should be down. Round to the nearest even number. This should be your band size. For instance, if you measured 31 inches, your band size should be 32. If you measured 34.5 inches, your band size should be 34.
Many bra fitting guides will tell you to add four or five inches to your underbust measurement, but this is not correct. The old method was devised in the 1930s when bra design was in its infancy and does not work with modern bras.[4]

3. Measure your bust size. Measure loosely around the fullest part of your bust in inches (not too tightly or the measurement will be inaccurate). If you don't have a bra, or if the one you have is very poorly fitting, bend over so your back is parallel to the floor and measure around your chest, over your nipples. Round this measurement up to the nearest whole number.

4. Calculate your cup size. Subtract the band size measurement from the bust measurement and determine your cup size as follows: (The cup size calculation may be less accurate for larger cup sizes.)


less than 1 inch = AA cup
1 inch = A cup
2 inches = B cup
3 inches = C cup
4 inches = D cup
5 inches = DD cup
6 inches = E cup (US DDD)
7 inches = F cup (US DDDD)
8 inches = FF cup
9 inches = G cup

5. Try on a bra with the band size and cup size you've arrived at in these steps. Because there can be wide variations in how bras are manufactured as well as differences between different styles of bras, this size should be starting point.

6. Check the band size. The correct band size is the smallest you can comfortably wear[5]. It needs to be tight enough that the bra is still fairly supportive without weighing down on the straps.


You should be able to run your fingers around the inside of the band, but not much more.
It should fit on the biggest adjustment, but will probably be too tight if you try to fasten it on the smallest size. Bras are designed to fit like this to leave room for the bra to stretch after you've worn it a few times.
If the band is painfully tight, even on the biggest adjustment, then go up a band size (and down a cup size to compensate). For example, if a 32D is too tight, try a 34C.
If the band is loose enough for you to be able to comfortably fasten it on the tightest adjustment, try a smaller band (e.g. 32D -> 30DD).

7. Check the cup size. The correct cup size is the biggest you can completely fill out. You should fill out the cups, but not bulge out anywhere.


Check both the top of the bra and the sides for bulging.
Make sure the underwire encloses your whole breast and is flush against your rib cage.
If the cup size is too big, go down a size.
If it is too small, or even if it seems to fit, try on a bigger cup size as well to double check.

Token from http://www.wikihow.com/Measure-Your-Bra-...

You measure over you breasts (nipples) and then you measure right under your breasts and divide the number. You need a chart though to figure out the cup size. Google Bra sizes and something should come up with a chart.

I'd recommend getting sized at a bra/lingerie store. Embarrassing yes, but they do it all the time. You might feel more comfortable with asking a more mature salesperson.

omg...matt damon the guy above me is just wierd.

I'm not sure. I heard somewheree that u take the difference between ur chest and breast sizes and then put it to a letter (1=aa, 2=a, 3=b) maybe but i am not sure that is right

Under the breasts to get bra size and round middle to get cup size so if under is 38 then round is 41 you are 38c cos 41 is tree more for every 1 up add cup size 42 round is 38d

My mum told me that you measure under the bust and up to the nipple then take the size to the shop and they will tell you.

All you have to do is take a measuring tape and measure around your back and under your breast..that will give you your back size i.e. 32, 34, 36 etc. then, you take the measuring tape and measure around your back and around your breast ..so if your back measures say 36 and your breast measurement measures 38, you count from 36 to 38..a..b... so your bra size is 36 B get it? hope that helps. :)

First, you measure right across both nipples and all the way around, but make sure it's not too tight, but not too loose either. Write down that number (if it's odd, go up to the next even number). Nextly, measure directly under your bust/ribcage area and take that number. Now, take the difference between the two. If it's 1", then A, 2=B, 3=C and so on.

well if you come over ill gladly help you ;)

measure across both nipples.





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