How to Measure for a Bra Size in Centimeters

Measuring for a bra size in centimeters is a simple process.

Unlike U.S. sizes, European bra sizes are determined in centimeters rather than inches. However, this difference does not make fitting yourself for a bra any more difficult. Measuring yourself for a bra size in centimeters uses the same process as measuring yourself for a bra size in inches.

Things You'll Need

• Non-padded bra
• Tape measure
• Pencil
• Paper

Instructions

1. Put on a non-padded bra before taking measurements. This ensures that your breasts are even and supported on your chest.

2. Wrap the measuring tape around your ribcage, just below your breasts. Record this measurement in centimeters; that number is your band size. If your measurement is not a multiple of five, you'll need to round it to the nearest multiple to get the appropriate band size. For example, if your measurement is 71 centimeters, round it to 70 centimeters. If it is 84 centimeters, round it to 85 centimeters. (See References 1 for a chart on rounding off the band size.)

3. Measure around your back and over the fullest part of your breasts, making sure that the tape measure is laying flat and is not too tight. Record your bust measurement.

4. Subtract the band measurement from the bust measurement to get the difference in centimeters between the two. The resulting number helps determine your cup size, which changes every two inches. A difference of 10 to 12 centimeters is an AA cup, 12 to 14 centimeters is an A cup, 14 to 16 centimeters is a B cup, and so on. If, for example, your band measurement was 70 and your bust measurement was 81, you would require an AA cup.

5. Pair the cup size with the band measurement to get the final bra size. The bra size in the above example would be 70AA.

References

• Queen B. Lingerie
• Measure for a Perfect Fit