How can you tell your cup size?

Q. I was just wondering.

Answer
This should be helpful as a guide for determining bra size.

1. Measure around your chest, just below your breasts.

2. Add 5 inches if it is an odd number; add 4 inches if it is an even number. This is your bra measurement.

3. To find out what cup you need, measure around the fullest part ofyour breasts.If the two numbers are the same, you need an AA-cup. If the two numbers differ by 1 inch, you need an A-cup. If the two numbers differ by 2 inches, you need a B-cup. If the two numbers differ by 3 inches, you need a C-cup. If the two numbers differ by 4 inches, you need a D-cup.

Remember this is just a guide. You really need to try bras on and find the one that fits best. When buying a new bra make sure it hooks comfortably on the last hook so that as it stretches you will still be able to hook it. Buy one bra at that time and wear it to be sure that this bra is most satisfactory for you.


Good luck, Your BEINGgirl Experts

How do you tell a girls cup size?

Robert

I've always wondered this? But never knew how they actually measure? Can someone help ?

Answer
The correct way is to measure the bust and subtract from the underbust to get the cup. Underbust is the band, give or take. This gives the best starting point for finding the most supportive bra.

Example
30" underbust
38" bust
8" difference is an FF so 30FF. Each cup is an inch so A/B/C/D/DD/E/F/FF/G/etc. AA is less than an inch.

HOWEVER, many places don't sell this size but instead of telling the girl the truth they use weird measuring methods to force the girl into their size range. It's very common to add 4 or 5 inches to the band and then subtract from there. So under the "adding inches" method a woman with a 30" bust would be considered 34" and the difference is now 4" which is a D so 34D.

This is why people think D cups are big. A *30FF* is forced into a 34D even though it's completely the wrong size for her. True D cups are not big.

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how can u tell the size of the bra and the cup size?

Jak

i know it sounds a little perverted, im sorry... but my girlfriend dared me to find her bra size... normally i wouldnt mind, but i sat down to thnk n i myself am a bit curious to find out... picture references would be helpful.

Answer
I can't believe I'm doing this, these are really bad examples, but...

I'm going to link to some pictures of me:

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q144/modbod_yumalicous/Immoveable/l_cce710e7acfa1d5dc2ace718115745e9.jpg

This is when I was 12. I was a 34 B. I was actually a 32 around, but they don't really sell 32 band sizes that often.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q144/modbod_yumalicous/Immoveable/l_74cf5f4e8b136b244f95549002797bda.jpg

This is when I was 15 and a 34 C.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q144/modbod_yumalicous/Immoveable/l_59f207956e1172c200eaa293e0af36b1.jpg

This is when I was 16. I was a 34 D. Like above, I'm actually a 32 around, but its difficult to find 32 D bras in regular stores.

I'm now a 34 DD, but unfortunately (or fortunately) I don't have any pictures of that.

Basically, if she's pretty petite she's probably a 34 or 36. If she's a little larger around she's probably a 40. If she's really large around she's probably a 46 or a 48.

Regardless of how big AROUND she is, if they are barely different from the rest of her body she is probably and A cup. If she's poking out a bit more she's probably a B cup. If they are a pretty decent size she's probably a C cup. If she's a little bit larger than normal she's probably a D cup. If she's quite a bit larger than normal she's probably a DD cup. Now, if she's absolutely HUGE and I do mean HUGE for her body frame she could be an E, or EE, or higher which despite popular belief, isn't that rare in todays overweight society.

If she's somewhat skinny I'd just go for an average 36 C. If its too small she won't be that offended. If its too big she'll probably feel flattered. Either way she probably won't care that much because you are just a guy and she doesn't expect you to be experienced in that area.

So yeah... hope that helped.

Can you tell a cup size by inches around the bust?

Alexis S

If so what am I? (38 inches) Different bras are always sized oddly. Anyone?

Answer
http://www.85b.org/bra_calc.php

This is supposed to work but I find it doesn't when you are odd like me. (big breasts with a small frame).

Best way is to try on sizes and figure it out. If the bra doesn't fit right, I was told to keep the band size (under the bust) and move a a bra size or two. I was wearing a 34DD which was uncomfortable, so i now wear a 34DDD/F

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How do you tell a girls cup size?

Robert

I've always wondered this? But never knew how they actually measure? Can someone help ?

Answer
The correct way is to measure the bust and subtract from the underbust to get the cup. Underbust is the band, give or take. This gives the best starting point for finding the most supportive bra.

Example
30" underbust
38" bust
8" difference is an FF so 30FF. Each cup is an inch so A/B/C/D/DD/E/F/FF/G/etc. AA is less than an inch.

HOWEVER, many places don't sell this size but instead of telling the girl the truth they use weird measuring methods to force the girl into their size range. It's very common to add 4 or 5 inches to the band and then subtract from there. So under the "adding inches" method a woman with a 30" bust would be considered 34" and the difference is now 4" which is a D so 34D.

This is why people think D cups are big. A *30FF* is forced into a 34D even though it's completely the wrong size for her. True D cups are not big.

How can you tell you are inbetween two cup sizes?

Byte-Sized

I'm wondering if I am a BC cup, but have not been able to find any sites with information I want. I've only found sites that tell you if you are an A, B, C, and so on, but nothing on inbetween measurements. If anyone knows of a site, that could help as well, or if you know how to tell, that's good. Thanks.

Answer
I also think it was Playtex that was advertising half sizes. Try Victoria Secrets. When you go in a Victoria Secrets store there is someone in there that will measure your breast for you and they'll let you know what would be a better fit.

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how can i tell exactly what my bra CUP size is?

Q. Before having my kids I was a C cup, now, after nursing, none of my bra's fit. I want to purchase a bra online, but not sure how to find out exactly what my cup size is. Is it just a matter of going and trying on different bra's, or is there another way to determine cup size? I am 32" across (if that helps) :)

Answer
Take a tape measure and measure your boobs and then measure under your boobs, the 1st rib subtract the too measurements. for example my boob size is 32 and 29 = 3 . And then count it in the Alphabet A b c. so im a 32c if anything contact me with the measurements if you are confused and i will tell you whats your cup size. Hope this helped <33

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How can you tell if you grew a cup size without being messured?

christine

Im a B cup but a large B. I think I may be a C now but I cannont tell. HELP!

Answer
Go to a store. Grab lots of bras of different sizes and styles, including variations on your previous cup size and your previous band size. Go into the fitting room and try them all on. Pick the one that fits the best and try on a few more of that size or one near it. That's pretty much the best way to find out your bra size. Don't be surprised if you end up with a larger cup size and a smaller band size than you expected.

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How do you tell a girls cup size?

Robert

I've always wondered this? But never knew how they actually measure? Can someone help ?

Answer
The correct way is to measure the bust and subtract from the underbust to get the cup. Underbust is the band, give or take. This gives the best starting point for finding the most supportive bra.

Example
30" underbust
38" bust
8" difference is an FF so 30FF. Each cup is an inch so A/B/C/D/DD/E/F/FF/G/etc. AA is less than an inch.

HOWEVER, many places don't sell this size but instead of telling the girl the truth they use weird measuring methods to force the girl into their size range. It's very common to add 4 or 5 inches to the band and then subtract from there. So under the "adding inches" method a woman with a 30" bust would be considered 34" and the difference is now 4" which is a D so 34D.

This is why people think D cups are big. A *30FF* is forced into a 34D even though it's completely the wrong size for her. True D cups are not big.

How can you tell you are inbetween two cup sizes?

Byte-Sized

I'm wondering if I am a BC cup, but have not been able to find any sites with information I want. I've only found sites that tell you if you are an A, B, C, and so on, but nothing on inbetween measurements. If anyone knows of a site, that could help as well, or if you know how to tell, that's good. Thanks.

Answer
I also think it was Playtex that was advertising half sizes. Try Victoria Secrets. When you go in a Victoria Secrets store there is someone in there that will measure your breast for you and they'll let you know what would be a better fit.

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How do you tell a girls cup size?

Q. I've always wondered this? But never knew how they actually measure? Can someone help ?

Answer
The correct way is to measure the bust and subtract from the underbust to get the cup. Underbust is the band, give or take. This gives the best starting point for finding the most supportive bra.

Example
30" underbust
38" bust
8" difference is an FF so 30FF. Each cup is an inch so A/B/C/D/DD/E/F/FF/G/etc. AA is less than an inch.

HOWEVER, many places don't sell this size but instead of telling the girl the truth they use weird measuring methods to force the girl into their size range. It's very common to add 4 or 5 inches to the band and then subtract from there. So under the "adding inches" method a woman with a 30" bust would be considered 34" and the difference is now 4" which is a D so 34D.

This is why people think D cups are big. A *30FF* is forced into a 34D even though it's completely the wrong size for her. True D cups are not big.

How can you tell you are inbetween two cup sizes?

Q. I'm wondering if I am a BC cup, but have not been able to find any sites with information I want. I've only found sites that tell you if you are an A, B, C, and so on, but nothing on inbetween measurements. If anyone knows of a site, that could help as well, or if you know how to tell, that's good. Thanks.

Answer
I also think it was Playtex that was advertising half sizes. Try Victoria Secrets. When you go in a Victoria Secrets store there is someone in there that will measure your breast for you and they'll let you know what would be a better fit.

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Can you tell me what cup size I am?

Smiley Fac

Okay my measurements are 32' 38' 36' About what cup size am I thanks for the answers!

Answer
Measure around the bottom of your boobs (32) now measure around the fullest part of your breasts.
The difference = cup size.

1 inch = A cup
2 inch = B cup ,etc.

However its not fool proof. My "measurements" say I should wear a 35H, but in reality I wear a 36DD.
And even when I was measured professionally that is what they said (36DD)
So, you should get a professional opinion.

Bras fit right when the band lays flat across your back (not riding up across your shoulders)
and you should get 90% of the support from the cups, not the straps.

Put on the bra, bend forward and shake your boobs really hard. When you stand back up, your breasts should not be flowing over the cups. If they are, you need to go up a size.

http://fight4yourlifeonline.org/2011/05/codename-the-girlz/ - proper fitted bra
http://i3.squidoocdn.com/resize/squidoo_images/-1/draft_lens2144755module41448632photo_1245538003Bra-fitting-guide5.jpg

how can u tell the size of the bra and the cup size?

Jak

i know it sounds a little perverted, im sorry... but my girlfriend dared me to find her bra size... normally i wouldnt mind, but i sat down to thnk n i myself am a bit curious to find out... picture references would be helpful.

Answer
I can't believe I'm doing this, these are really bad examples, but...

I'm going to link to some pictures of me:

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q144/modbod_yumalicous/Immoveable/l_cce710e7acfa1d5dc2ace718115745e9.jpg

This is when I was 12. I was a 34 B. I was actually a 32 around, but they don't really sell 32 band sizes that often.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q144/modbod_yumalicous/Immoveable/l_74cf5f4e8b136b244f95549002797bda.jpg

This is when I was 15 and a 34 C.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q144/modbod_yumalicous/Immoveable/l_59f207956e1172c200eaa293e0af36b1.jpg

This is when I was 16. I was a 34 D. Like above, I'm actually a 32 around, but its difficult to find 32 D bras in regular stores.

I'm now a 34 DD, but unfortunately (or fortunately) I don't have any pictures of that.

Basically, if she's pretty petite she's probably a 34 or 36. If she's a little larger around she's probably a 40. If she's really large around she's probably a 46 or a 48.

Regardless of how big AROUND she is, if they are barely different from the rest of her body she is probably and A cup. If she's poking out a bit more she's probably a B cup. If they are a pretty decent size she's probably a C cup. If she's a little bit larger than normal she's probably a D cup. If she's quite a bit larger than normal she's probably a DD cup. Now, if she's absolutely HUGE and I do mean HUGE for her body frame she could be an E, or EE, or higher which despite popular belief, isn't that rare in todays overweight society.

If she's somewhat skinny I'd just go for an average 36 C. If its too small she won't be that offended. If its too big she'll probably feel flattered. Either way she probably won't care that much because you are just a guy and she doesn't expect you to be experienced in that area.

So yeah... hope that helped.

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Can you tell me what cup size I am?

Smiley Fac

Okay my measurements are 32' 38' 36' About what cup size am I thanks for the answers!

Answer
Measure around the bottom of your boobs (32) now measure around the fullest part of your breasts.
The difference = cup size.

1 inch = A cup
2 inch = B cup ,etc.

However its not fool proof. My "measurements" say I should wear a 35H, but in reality I wear a 36DD.
And even when I was measured professionally that is what they said (36DD)
So, you should get a professional opinion.

Bras fit right when the band lays flat across your back (not riding up across your shoulders)
and you should get 90% of the support from the cups, not the straps.

Put on the bra, bend forward and shake your boobs really hard. When you stand back up, your breasts should not be flowing over the cups. If they are, you need to go up a size.

http://fight4yourlifeonline.org/2011/05/codename-the-girlz/ - proper fitted bra
http://i3.squidoocdn.com/resize/squidoo_images/-1/draft_lens2144755module41448632photo_1245538003Bra-fitting-guide5.jpg

how can u tell the size of the bra and the cup size?

Jak

i know it sounds a little perverted, im sorry... but my girlfriend dared me to find her bra size... normally i wouldnt mind, but i sat down to thnk n i myself am a bit curious to find out... picture references would be helpful.

Answer
I can't believe I'm doing this, these are really bad examples, but...

I'm going to link to some pictures of me:

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q144/modbod_yumalicous/Immoveable/l_cce710e7acfa1d5dc2ace718115745e9.jpg

This is when I was 12. I was a 34 B. I was actually a 32 around, but they don't really sell 32 band sizes that often.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q144/modbod_yumalicous/Immoveable/l_74cf5f4e8b136b244f95549002797bda.jpg

This is when I was 15 and a 34 C.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q144/modbod_yumalicous/Immoveable/l_59f207956e1172c200eaa293e0af36b1.jpg

This is when I was 16. I was a 34 D. Like above, I'm actually a 32 around, but its difficult to find 32 D bras in regular stores.

I'm now a 34 DD, but unfortunately (or fortunately) I don't have any pictures of that.

Basically, if she's pretty petite she's probably a 34 or 36. If she's a little larger around she's probably a 40. If she's really large around she's probably a 46 or a 48.

Regardless of how big AROUND she is, if they are barely different from the rest of her body she is probably and A cup. If she's poking out a bit more she's probably a B cup. If they are a pretty decent size she's probably a C cup. If she's a little bit larger than normal she's probably a D cup. If she's quite a bit larger than normal she's probably a DD cup. Now, if she's absolutely HUGE and I do mean HUGE for her body frame she could be an E, or EE, or higher which despite popular belief, isn't that rare in todays overweight society.

If she's somewhat skinny I'd just go for an average 36 C. If its too small she won't be that offended. If its too big she'll probably feel flattered. Either way she probably won't care that much because you are just a guy and she doesn't expect you to be experienced in that area.

So yeah... hope that helped.

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Can you tell a cup size by inches around the bust?

Alexis S

If so what am I? (38 inches) Different bras are always sized oddly. Anyone?

Answer
http://www.85b.org/bra_calc.php

This is supposed to work but I find it doesn't when you are odd like me. (big breasts with a small frame).

Best way is to try on sizes and figure it out. If the bra doesn't fit right, I was told to keep the band size (under the bust) and move a a bra size or two. I was wearing a 34DD which was uncomfortable, so i now wear a 34DDD/F

How do you tell if your bra cup size is the right size?

In the mea

Answer
In my experience, the only sure way to tell is to try the next cup size up in the same exact bra. If that one is not too large, then try the next cup size, repeat until you try on a size that is obviously too large; the one right before that one is your correct size.

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