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Added April 25, 2013

How To Measure Bra Cup Size

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Hi,

I don't really understand how to measure your bra cup size. If you have the time, could you explain this to me??

Melissa

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Dear Melissa,

Measuring for a bra can be confusing. There are two steps involved and they are:

Measure around your chest, just below your breasts.

Add 5 inches if it is an odd number.
Add 4 inches if it is an even number.

To find out what cup you need, measure around the fullest part of your 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 and wear it to be sure that the bra is right for you.

Hope this is helpful,

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CatnipMockingjay

Posted April 16, 2013

WOW! I never even would have guessed that I was a 28C! I always thought that I was an A! Never even dreamed about being a C! haha! I think I need a new bra. :3

irealywantmyperiod

Posted October 09, 2012

i were a 34 b and i am as tiny as can be and i still havent started my period i feel funnie

wiseowl

Posted September 02, 2012

34AA :D

emzyjane12345

Posted July 23, 2012

YAY!!!! I did this and I'm now in the B cup zone :) I am normally a 32A yay this makes me happy <3

LuvSwagg

Posted August 24, 2012

yayyyyyyyyyy im a 32b

kellikookies

Posted October 09, 2012

34C (: i was wearing 34B :P time for a new bra!

hazzabear337

Posted July 14, 2012

I measured and I'm a 34A!!!

Dream-Olympic_swimmer

Posted June 14, 2012

ok so I wear a 32A, which is fitting me very odd lateley so I did this measurement thing and it said I need a B so I will have to ask my mom about this

loveu777

Posted June 22, 2012

I can fit into a 34a and a 34b but I'll probably just stick with the 34b :)

ughacne

Posted July 15, 2012

Wow! A few months ago I was 30 inches under the breast, now I'm 32. I was 31 inches around the actual breasts now I'm 34. Big difference! Though I'm still wearingb a largetraning bra I sudenly need a 36b.