Best Way To Measure Bra Size At Home

Check where the end of the measuring tape overlaps the tape in the front of your body.

Best way to measure bra size at home.

As you know most bras are sized via band then cup i e a 34 d bra is a bra with a band measurement of 34 and a cup measurement of d. Subtract your band size from your bust measurement to find your cup size. Using the number that you measured around your rib cage you can easily determine the best band size for your new bra. If the number is even add four inches.

To find out your bra size all you need is a measuring tape or a piece of string or ribbon and a ruler. Combine the band size with your bust letter to get your bra size. Round the measurement to the nearest whole number and you ve got your band size. The basic rule is 1 inch a cup 2 inches b cup 3 inches c cup 4 inches d cup and so on.

We love this method to get you one step closer to a great fitting bra. The number that the end rests on is your band size. Measure your cup size. For example 35 inches bust 34 inches band 1 inch.

Measure your band size first. While braless or wearing a non padded bra use a measuring tape to measure around your torso directly under your bust where a bra band would sit. To find the cup size you will have to subtract the band size measurement from bust size measurement. Match the number to this bra size chart to determine your cup size.

Depending on the manufacturer you may need to add four if the measurement is even and add five if the number is. The difference of 1 represents a cup size so your bra size will be 34a. If the measurement is an even number add four and that. Now how to measure your bra size at home.

Round to the nearest whole number. You should do this at least yearly. If you are not on an even number then round down to determine your band size. So we would bring a 34c to the dressing room to start.

The tape should be level and very snug. Be sure to round to the nearest whole number.