How to measure yourself to determine the correct bra size

Studies show that over 80% of women are in the wrong size bra. Giving birth, weight changes, gravity, and just growing up make finding and sticking to a single size of bra a difficult and uncomfortable task. Following the steps below will equip you with the information you need to find the correct bra size for you.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Fabric measuring tape

1. 

   Take your measuring tape and measure around the trunk of your body underneath the breast. Make sure your hands are hanging down straight.

2. 

   Now measure under your arms and just above the breast. (In a horizontal line -- unlike photo!) If there is less than 2 inches in difference between these numbers you can go with the measurement taken in Step 1 as the actual bra size. If the measurement you go with is an odd number round up to next even number.

3. 

   Then measure directly over the largest portion of the breast. Take this measurement and subtract Step 1s measurement from it. If your measurement in Step 1 was 36 and your measurement from Step 3 was 38.5 your difference will be 2.5 inches.

4. Use this information to determine cup size:
   ½ an inch = AA,
   1 inch = A,
   2 inches = B,
   3 inches = C,
   4 inches = D,
   5 inches = DD or E,
   6 inches = F, and
   7 inches = G.

[igaday]

on 2/8/2009 interesting. thanks. =)

[Zoggi]

on 12/11/2008 I agree with the previous 2 comments, the adding 4 inches makes no sense. This method actually gives me the correct size!

[mistymq]

on 12/17/2007 I know what you're talking about. There are several different ways to measure out there, but this one works for me and my girls. Misty

[meeyaw]

on 12/17/2007 This article was very helpful. Thank you
Other articles have parts like “when you have measured your band size add 4 inches "??
What’s up with that
I don’t get how that makes the measurement write??