How to Properly Measure Yourself for a Bra

How does your bra fit? Is it too tight, loose or odd fitting? Have you ever wondered if you are an A, B, or C cup size? Here's the rules to a proper bra fitting that will have your precious assets sitting pretty.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tape measurer

1. MEASURE YOUR BAND OR (CHEST) SIZE- This is the area under the bust where the band of your bra usually sits.

2. ROUND TO THE NEAREST NUMBER- If your measurement is even then add 4 inches to the band size. If your measurement is odd then add 5 inches to the band size. For example band size is 32 add 4 inches and total band size is 36. Or band size is 31 add 5 inches and band size is 36

3. BUST SIZE- Measure the fullest part of your bust (breast area). Use actual numbers here.

4. DETERMINE CUP SIZE- Your accurate bust size is going to be an equation of your bust size (minus) - your band size = your cup size. The following are the cup sizes: 0=AA, 1=A, 2=B, 3=C, 4=D, 5=DD
   
   For example: bust 36inches - band size 34 inches you are a B cup

[honeythorn]

on 9/24/2009 I must be doing something wrong. Every website has the same formula and I am still getting on correct measurements.
I measured 31 under bust and added five and got 36. Then I measured bust and got 37 and subtracted 36 from 37 and got 1, meaning I am an A cup.
....I am currently overflowing in a 36 D. There is no possible way that I am an A cup.

[showpup]

on 5/29/2008 Wow! At my age, I'm ashamed I did not know this but I'm thrilled to be armed with the right information now. 5 stars

[Gracie1402]

on 5/24/2008 this is great! After 3 kids, it's not so simple anymore lol! 5 stars!

[Desula]

on 5/24/2008 I didn't know this. Thanks for the tips.

[LNAngel]

on 5/24/2008 Good tips! I see far to many women who haven't done this that could look so much better!!