Using the online bra size calculators?

RYDEN due

I know this isn't directly about pregnancy, but I do need to start thinking about buying some nursing bras. I have tried several website calculators and they all tell me I am a 34DD. Trust me this is absurd. Before I got pregnant I wore a 34C and my boobs have not grown yet, but I know they will once the milk comes in. Anyways, go to these websites and let me know if it is accurate for you. Do you have a suggestion of a website that actually seems to give true values?
http://www.85b.org/bra_calc.php
http://www.afraidtoask.com/breast/brasizeform1.html
This one told me I am a 34A?
http://bra.and.bras.googlepages.com/bra_size_calculator.html

By the way my measurements are 34 under my breasts and 39 across the fullest part.

Answer
I used to work in a lingerie store, and you could be surprised at the number of women who actually wear the wrong sized bra. It's possible that you require a larger size than you think-- for example, if your current bra leaves red marks on you, your boobs occasionally fall out, or the cups are not flat against your rib cage, but rather leave a space, then you may need another size.

If you are a 34 under your breasts and 5 inches bigger in the breasts, than you are indeed a 34 DD.

You want a size that fits you. Also, it is possible that their sizes are slightly off. Either way, you want your breasts to fit the bra you buy-- so trust their measurements if you are buying from them.

I would go into a maternity boutique and allow them to measure you-- they will do this for free. You want to have an accurate size and a comfortable bra. Buying in person is best so you can try it on and ensure that you are comfortable.

So what is my REAL bra size?

.....

Hi, I was calculating my bar size on the computer and used two different sites and the size I comfortably fit in. The sizes were all different!
Site one: 8AA
Site two: 30A
Normal size: 14A-14B

So what is my real size?

Thanks!

Answer
Ignore bra size calculators! They DON'T work! They use the usual 'add 4/5in to your under bust' and it means you get a band too big and a cup too small.
I'm really sorry, but I don't fully understand AUS bra sizing! I'll try my best.
30 is (I think) a 10 in AUS. Clearly, from the measurements you've entered, a 14 is way too big for you!
The best thing to do is to measure your under bust, and if it's an even number that's your band size. If it's an odd number add one. So, if you measure 28 under then you need a 28 band size... in the UK. For AUS, 28 is a 6, 30 is an 8, 32 is a 12, 34 a 14 etc. So, measure your under bust in inches and convert it.
Next, measure the breasts. Work out the difference between your under bust and bust. For example, if it's 28 and 34, you'd need a 28E. In AUS, that's 6E.
Check the band fits. If you can pull the band further than 5cm away from your body, it's too big and you need to go down a size. If you need to go down, for example, from a 12 to a 10, remember that you need to go up a cup size. A 10E is the same cup volume as 12DD.
Now the cups. Check for spillage, the underwire digging in etc - all signs it's too small. Look for wrinkling and gaping, too, signifying it's too big.
Remember, using measurements is very basic - it doesn't determine your size and should only be used as a starting point. Try some on, and good luck :)

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How can I measure my bra size?

Q. I know I'm a 36B because that's the only size that seems to fit now. I just tried measuring my band and cup size and I'm really confused. Any tips?

Answer
International Bra Size Calculator

85b's revolutionary three measurenement bra size calculator will accept measurements in either inches or centimeters. Your measurements can be whole numbers - e.g. 72, 89 and 78, or to one decimal place - e.g. 28.1, 33.9 and 31.2.

Once you have taken your measurements, simply enter them in the appropriate fields and click on Calculate. Your bra size will then be displayed in American, British, European, Japanese, Australian, New Zealand and Belgian, Spanish, French and Portuguese bra sizes.

Measuring your Bra Size

When measuring to determine your bra size you should, if possible, wear a comfortable standard underwired bra (not padded or push-up, etc.) You should remain in a standing position, keep your back and shoulders comfortably straight (don't hold your breath or push your chest out). Be relaxed. It can be difficult to measure yourself so you may have to ask a friend to help you, this will enable you to stand in the perfect position for measuring and allow you to keep your arms down by your sides.

1 - Measure below your breasts (band size)

Use a soft tape measure. To obtain your band size measurement, measure very snugly around your rib cage, just underneath your breasts. It should feel tight. Be sure that the tape measure lies straight all the way around. Enter this figure in the pink Below field (1). This measurement can be in inches or centimeters.

2 - Measure around your breasts and back (bust size)

Measure loosely around the fullest part of your bust (usually over the nipples), keeping the tape measure straight all the way around your body. Enter this figure in the blue Bust field (2). This measurement can be in inches or centimeters but must be the same as in step 1.

3 - Measure above your breasts (above bust size)

Measure snugly around your rib cage above your breasts and under your arms kepping the tape measure level all the way around. Enter this figure in the green Above field (3). This measurement can be in inches or centimeters but must be the same as in steps 1 & 2. note: This third measurement is optional. If you leave this field empty, your bra size will be calculated using only the first two measurements, however, in order to obtain the most accurate results you are recomended to use all three measurements.

4 - Calculate your bra size

Click on Calculate and your international bra sizes will be calculated and displayed in the relevant fields.

Help with bra sizing. Tried several calculators, all gave different sizes.?

Q. Ok, Ive been wearing a 40c bra but I know for sure it isn't the right size for me. Its tight, rides up the back and doesn't support at all. All the measurements ive taken and entered into bra calculators give me A, DD, and E cup sizes. Theres something not right about that. I haven't been able to go to a bra fitting yet. I would rather figure it out on my own but im not sure if im measuring correctly. Ive researched alot online and still cant get accurate bra size. Anyone else have similar situation? Thanks

Answer
If it rides up in the back, that means your band size is too large and if it also feels tight that means you probably need a larger cup size.


Measure yourself:
http://www.thinandcurvy.com/2010/10/how-to-measure-your-bra-size-correct.html

Bra fitting video:
http://brastop.com/fitting_room.aspx

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How to determine bra size?

Q. My mom gets me the same size as my younger sister (I'm 14, she's 13). I really didn't think anything of it then, but I've started to notice that they're a little bit too big on me. This is sort of embarrassing, but my sister is bigger chested than I am.... I think because the bras are too big, it's not supporting me properly, and kind of making me look like I have saggy boobs sometimes. Could that be why? If so how would I know what my real bra size is? Please help?

Answer
Here is a bra size calculator for you.
http://brasizecalculator.net/bra_size_calculator.html

What is my real bra size? Different online calculators give different results...?

Q. My bust measures 39.5 inches around and under it is 32 inches.

I've used some online calculators to calculate my bra size but they give different results. One of them said I was a 36D but my ribcage is not that big. Another said 32F and I don't think my boobs are that large. Another said 32G and I know that is not right.

Answer
Angela has it right.
Most girls are wearing the wrong size bra, so you really really can't go by what you think certain size look like: How could you, when it is likely that you've hardly ever seen someone in the right size?
No. mistake is adding inches to the band, so with a too big band, women can fit in smaller cups: This is why so many think that D's are big, and that 32 is only for really skinny women.
Check these pics of correctly fitted bras:
http://sophiajenner.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/dd.jpg
http://sophiajenner.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/gg.jpg (note the band sizes are in EU sizes, so 65=30, 70=32, 75=34, 80=36, 85=38)
For these specific sizes, check this:
36D:
http://balkonetka.pl/katalog/size/80d/
32F (US size):
http://balkonetka.pl/katalog/size/70e/#
32G (US size):
http://balkonetka.pl/katalog/size/70f/#
32FF (UK size):
http://balkonetka.pl/katalog/size/70ff/#

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How can I measure my bra size?

Robin

I know I'm a 36B because that's the only size that seems to fit now. I just tried measuring my band and cup size and I'm really confused. Any tips?

Answer
International Bra Size Calculator

85b's revolutionary three measurenement bra size calculator will accept measurements in either inches or centimeters. Your measurements can be whole numbers - e.g. 72, 89 and 78, or to one decimal place - e.g. 28.1, 33.9 and 31.2.

Once you have taken your measurements, simply enter them in the appropriate fields and click on Calculate. Your bra size will then be displayed in American, British, European, Japanese, Australian, New Zealand and Belgian, Spanish, French and Portuguese bra sizes.

Measuring your Bra Size

When measuring to determine your bra size you should, if possible, wear a comfortable standard underwired bra (not padded or push-up, etc.) You should remain in a standing position, keep your back and shoulders comfortably straight (don't hold your breath or push your chest out). Be relaxed. It can be difficult to measure yourself so you may have to ask a friend to help you, this will enable you to stand in the perfect position for measuring and allow you to keep your arms down by your sides.

1 - Measure below your breasts (band size)

Use a soft tape measure. To obtain your band size measurement, measure very snugly around your rib cage, just underneath your breasts. It should feel tight. Be sure that the tape measure lies straight all the way around. Enter this figure in the pink Below field (1). This measurement can be in inches or centimeters.

2 - Measure around your breasts and back (bust size)

Measure loosely around the fullest part of your bust (usually over the nipples), keeping the tape measure straight all the way around your body. Enter this figure in the blue Bust field (2). This measurement can be in inches or centimeters but must be the same as in step 1.

3 - Measure above your breasts (above bust size)

Measure snugly around your rib cage above your breasts and under your arms kepping the tape measure level all the way around. Enter this figure in the green Above field (3). This measurement can be in inches or centimeters but must be the same as in steps 1 & 2. note: This third measurement is optional. If you leave this field empty, your bra size will be calculated using only the first two measurements, however, in order to obtain the most accurate results you are recomended to use all three measurements.

4 - Calculate your bra size

Click on Calculate and your international bra sizes will be calculated and displayed in the relevant fields.

Help with bra sizing. Tried several calculators, all gave different sizes.?

Tina

Ok, Ive been wearing a 40c bra but I know for sure it isn't the right size for me. Its tight, rides up the back and doesn't support at all. All the measurements ive taken and entered into bra calculators give me A, DD, and E cup sizes. Theres something not right about that. I haven't been able to go to a bra fitting yet. I would rather figure it out on my own but im not sure if im measuring correctly. Ive researched alot online and still cant get accurate bra size. Anyone else have similar situation? Thanks

Answer
If it rides up in the back, that means your band size is too large and if it also feels tight that means you probably need a larger cup size.


Measure yourself:
http://www.thinandcurvy.com/2010/10/how-to-measure-your-bra-size-correct.html

Bra fitting video:
http://brastop.com/fitting_room.aspx

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Using the online bra size calculators?

RYDEN due

I know this isn't directly about pregnancy, but I do need to start thinking about buying some nursing bras. I have tried several website calculators and they all tell me I am a 34DD. Trust me this is absurd. Before I got pregnant I wore a 34C and my boobs have not grown yet, but I know they will once the milk comes in. Anyways, go to these websites and let me know if it is accurate for you. Do you have a suggestion of a website that actually seems to give true values?
http://www.85b.org/bra_calc.php
http://www.afraidtoask.com/breast/brasizeform1.html
This one told me I am a 34A?
http://bra.and.bras.googlepages.com/bra_size_calculator.html

By the way my measurements are 34 under my breasts and 39 across the fullest part.

Answer
I used to work in a lingerie store, and you could be surprised at the number of women who actually wear the wrong sized bra. It's possible that you require a larger size than you think-- for example, if your current bra leaves red marks on you, your boobs occasionally fall out, or the cups are not flat against your rib cage, but rather leave a space, then you may need another size.

If you are a 34 under your breasts and 5 inches bigger in the breasts, than you are indeed a 34 DD.

You want a size that fits you. Also, it is possible that their sizes are slightly off. Either way, you want your breasts to fit the bra you buy-- so trust their measurements if you are buying from them.

I would go into a maternity boutique and allow them to measure you-- they will do this for free. You want to have an accurate size and a comfortable bra. Buying in person is best so you can try it on and ensure that you are comfortable.

So what is my REAL bra size?

.....

Hi, I was calculating my bar size on the computer and used two different sites and the size I comfortably fit in. The sizes were all different!
Site one: 8AA
Site two: 30A
Normal size: 14A-14B

So what is my real size?

Thanks!

Answer
Ignore bra size calculators! They DON'T work! They use the usual 'add 4/5in to your under bust' and it means you get a band too big and a cup too small.
I'm really sorry, but I don't fully understand AUS bra sizing! I'll try my best.
30 is (I think) a 10 in AUS. Clearly, from the measurements you've entered, a 14 is way too big for you!
The best thing to do is to measure your under bust, and if it's an even number that's your band size. If it's an odd number add one. So, if you measure 28 under then you need a 28 band size... in the UK. For AUS, 28 is a 6, 30 is an 8, 32 is a 12, 34 a 14 etc. So, measure your under bust in inches and convert it.
Next, measure the breasts. Work out the difference between your under bust and bust. For example, if it's 28 and 34, you'd need a 28E. In AUS, that's 6E.
Check the band fits. If you can pull the band further than 5cm away from your body, it's too big and you need to go down a size. If you need to go down, for example, from a 12 to a 10, remember that you need to go up a cup size. A 10E is the same cup volume as 12DD.
Now the cups. Check for spillage, the underwire digging in etc - all signs it's too small. Look for wrinkling and gaping, too, signifying it's too big.
Remember, using measurements is very basic - it doesn't determine your size and should only be used as a starting point. Try some on, and good luck :)

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