How do I convert my bra size US to UK?

For example, a 12DD AUS is approximately the same as a 34DD US, a 34DD UK, and a 75E EU….bra band conversion.

How do I work out my bra size UK?

Stand upright without a bra on, and using a measuring tape, measure around your back and under your bust, where the band of a bra would usually sit. Make sure the tape is going around in a steady, even line. It should feel snug, but not tight. Measure in inches: if you land at an even number, that is your band size.

Are UK and US bra cup sizes the same?

Other than the differences in lettering, the sizing should be relatively the same (though it can vary brand to brand based on the brand’s fit). For example, if your US bra size is a 32DDD/F, you would find the best fit in a UK 32E. This is because a US DDD/F is equivalent to a UK E in terms of cup volume.

How do I find my US bra size?

Measure loosely around the fullest part of your bust. Subtract the band size from this measurement. Use this number to determine your cup size according to the table below. Example: if your ribcage measurement is 31, and your bust measurement is 37, your bra size is a 34C: 31+3=34, so 34 is your band size.

Are sizes different in US and UK?

As you can see in the chart below, the US size is 2 sizes smaller than the UK size. For example, if you need a US women’s size 12, you would need to order a UK women’s size 16. When it comes to items, such as jeans, that run with waist sizing rather than 4,6,8, the sizing is the same in the UK as in the US.

How do you determine cup size for a bra?

Place the tape at the fullest part of your bust. Make sure it’s parallel to your band again. Subtract the band size from your bust size to find the right cup size. Every inch equals one cup size up.

How do you calculate bra size?

Determining cup size is where things can get tricky because cup sizes can vary depending on the maker. The most common way to calculate your cup size is by subtracting your band size from your bust size and using the difference to find your cup size according to a bra size chart. Bra Size Chart.

What are UK bra sizes?

British bras currently range from A to LL cup size (with Rigby&Peller recently introducing bras by Elila which go up to US-N-Cup), while most Americans can find bras with cup sizes ranging from A to G. Some brands (Goddess, Elila) go as high as N, a size roughly equal to a British JJ-Cup.

How do you get your bra size?

To find your bra size, you’ll need a tape measure and your best-fitting bra. (If you don’t have a flexible tape measure, use a string and then measure it.) Wearing your bra (no sports bras or minimizers, please), take a snug measurement around your ribcage in inches, directly under your bust and level all around.

What are bra cup sizes?

In most countries, bras come in a band and cup size, such as 34C; 34 is the chest band, or the measurement around the torso directly underneath the breasts, and C is the cup size, which refers to the volume of the breasts. Most bras are offered in 36 sizes; the Triumph “Doreen” comes in 67 sizes, up to 46J.