Measure Bra Size

Do you know your correct bra size? If you do, then you are one of the very few women who do. It is estimated that seventy to eight percent of all women do not know their correct bra size. It is a little hard to imagine that many women walking around uncomfortable and possibly in pain because they don’t know how to measure bra size correctly.

However, this is a common problem that many women share. Do you know how to measure for your bra size the simple and easy way? To measure for correct bra size there are a few steps that you can take. Begin by measuring your ribcage just below your breast. Whatever this number turns out to be you need to add five more inches to it and you have your band size.

Measure across your breast at the fullest point and subtract this number from the first one and you have the number that represents your cups size. Use the chart for measuring cup size for bras below and you will have your correct cup size.

AA cup = under 1 inch
A cup = 1 inch
B cup = 2 inch
C cup = 3 inch
D cup = 4 inch
DD cup = 5 inch
F cup = 6 inch
G cup = 7 inch
H cup = 8 inch

Add the cup size to the band size and you know how to measure for bra size correctly. I learned how to measure my bra size by using this calculation and now when I lose or gain weight I always measure my bra size using this formula to ensure proper fit.

Remember that measuring exact bra size is not really possible. These systems are designed to help you get the closest to the bra size measurement that best fits your figure. These systems are not perfect and some don’t work for every woman, but they give you a great place to start trying on bras for size. From this starting point it won’t take long to find the perfect size.

Don’t let anyone tell you that bra size measurements are not important because even though they are not 100% accurate, measuring bra size this way is the next best thing to being perfect. After you learn the correct way to measure bra size you will see the difference it can make. You won’t have to deal with the back of your bra riding up your back or the shoulder and band cutting into your skin.

The right type of support can reduce strain and ease back pain especially for large breasted women. Use this system to measure bra size before you purchase your next bra and you should be pleased with the results.