Bra size is determined by two parameters - bust size and cup size.
Breast volume
Measure the girth just under the bust with a measuring tape. The nearest value in centimeters, a multiple of 5, will be the size of the bra in the Russian sizing system. If the bra has Italian, French or English size markings (depending on the manufacturer's country) - use the correspondence table:
Cup size
Measure around your bust as shown in the picture. Then calculate the difference between the volumes of the breast and under the breast. The difference in centimeters corresponds to the size of the bra cup, which can be viewed in the following table:
| difference, see | 0-9 | 10-12 | 13-15 | 16-18 | 19-22 | 23-25 | 26-28 |
| Cup size | AA | A | B | C | D | E | F |
Size calculator
We measure the girth of the chest at the most protruding point. We remember the value.
We measure the girth under the bust. We remember the value.
Calculate the difference between bust and underbust using a calculator.
WHAT IS AN INTERCHANGEABLE SIZE?
An interchangeable size is an equivalent replacement for the usual size. If the size calculated by the calculator does not suit you, then select other sizes from the diagram below that will also suit you.
2. Briefs, home and beachwear
Measure the circumference of your hips with a measuring tape. Use the size matching table:
| Site | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 |
| Hip girth | 84-91 | 92-95 | 96-98 | 99-101 | 102-104 | 105-108 | 109-112 | 113-116 |
3. Swimwear
Measure your bust and hips with a measuring tape. Use the size matching table:
| Site | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 |
| Bust | 74-80 | 82-85 | 86-89 | 90-93 | 94-97 | 98-102 | 103-107 | 108-113 |
| Hip girth | 84-90 | 92-95 | 96-98 | 99-101 | 102-104 | 105-108 | 109-112 | 113-116 |
4. Clothing
Measure around your bust, waist and hips with a measuring tape. Use the sizing table.
Majority women very critical of their breasts. This comes from the generally accepted standards of beauty, which encourage us to evaluate the mammary glands solely from a visual point of view. Not many people understand that the ideal size is individual for each of the fair sex. The rate depends on many factors.
Normal breast sizes in women
Any breast size can be considered normal. Depending on who owns it. It may seem that a thin girl with a fifth breast size looks ridiculous, just like a curvy woman with a zero. However, not always nature picks up breasts for the physique.
As a rule, the size of this body is determined body's hormones, lifestyle. To a large extent, the received physical exercise. The size does not radically depend on sports exercises, however, some types of activities determine the form.
Any natural size chest normal. The Russian size grid classifies sizes from zero to five. Both small and large mammary glands are able to provide the formation and secretion of milk for the child.
How to measure the size of a woman's breast?
For determining your breast size, you need to measure the circumference under the bust in centimeters. After that, the girth is measured at the level of the most protruding points of the chest. For the second measurement, it is advisable to wear a loose bra without foam rubber. It is recommended to entrust measurements close person, since the most accurate result is obtained with lowered hands.
Thereafter the second result is subtracted from the first, and the resulting difference determines the value:
10 - 11 cm - 0 size
12 - 13 cm - 1 size
14 - 15 cm - size 2
16 - 17 cm - 3 size
18 - 19 cm - 4 size
20 - 21 cm - 5 size
What affects breast size?
Breast is a hormone-dependent organ. Its size is determined by the presence of estrogen in the body. Their number is usually hereditary. Forms the mammary gland glandular tissue that can be felt around the nipple.
The amount of fat organism can also influence the value of . Therefore, with significant fluctuations in the weight of a woman, the size of the organ can change in one direction or another. However, this is not always the case.
On the form chest affects physical activity. Special exercises can be slightly adjusted appearance chest.
Normal sizes of female breasts at 14,15,16 years
As already mentioned, the normal size of the mammary glands for each individual. However, you can give the average data on young girls. As a rule, glandular breast tissue is formed at the age of 10-20 years.
To 14 years breast size varies from the first to the first and a half sizes.
To 15 years old reaches the second, if not stopped in growth.
AT 16 years, as a rule, the active phase of growth stops, stopping at the second and a half or third size, if the girl is predisposed to such.
Small breast augmentations are possible up to 20 years. If you do not take into account changes during pregnancy and lactation.
Problems of large mammary glands
Despite the fact that most of the young ladies seeks to achieve big size one of the sexiest organs, massive breasts can cause a lot of inconvenience. Starting from the difficulties in choosing underwear and ending with back problems.
The following is a list of the most common problems of owners prominent mammary glands.
- Discomfort when playing sports;
- Profuse sweating under the breasts during hot periods;
- The ability to feed the baby only in the supine position;
- Intrusive attention from members of the opposite sex;
- Pain in the spine;
- Inability to sleep on the stomach;
- Difficulty in choosing a beautiful bra;
- On big breast reflects the law of universal gravitation to a greater extent.
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Lingerie is that part of the women's wardrobe that is most often invisible. However, at the same time, it should always be beautiful and attractive - this is the law. But it is worth remembering that underwear, namely a bra, you need to be able to choose the right one. And for this you need to know the size of your own chest. How to decide on this and what calculations may be needed in this case - I want to talk about all this.
Action algorithm
So, if a girl does not yet know whether she has the first, second or third bust size, she must take small measurements to determine this on her own. There is, of course, another option: go to the store and try on all the bras, choosing the right one. But this is not the most competent way out, it is still better to first find out your own size. And for this you need to make a few fairly simple measurements.
Step 1. Measure the chest
In order for a woman to determine whether she has a bust size 2 or a third (and possibly the first or fourth), she must first measure her breasts at her most protruding points. To do this, you will definitely need it (if it is not at hand, you can take a regular tape or a thick thread, take measurements and find out the numbers already on the ruler). In this case, you need to follow a few fairly simple rules:
- it is necessary to measure the circumference of the chest with the hands lowered “at the seams” (this is important - if the hands are raised, the numbers will turn out to be incorrect, and the calculations cannot be applied in life);
- most often, the centimeter tape runs along the nipples - they are the most protruding point;
- the centimeter tape should fit snugly against the chest, but do not compress it, only in this way the measurements will be correct.
Step 2. Measure the circumference
The next step for a lady who wants to understand whether she has a bust size 2 or another: you need to measure. To do this, measurements must be taken under the chest, in the place where it is “attached” to the body. Again, it is important that the measuring tape fits snugly against the skin, but does not squeeze it. The resulting size will correspond to the size that is written on the bras. However, few people will get a strictly clear figure, so you need to round it up to the nearest size. This is done because each bra has several rivets that help regulate the fit of this item of underwear.
- 63-67 cm - size 65;
- 68-72 cm - size 70;
- 73-77 cm - size 75;
- 78-82 cm - size 80;
- 83-87 cm - size 85.
If necessary, the calculations can be continued further (if the woman's figure turned out to be more than presented).
Step 3. Determination of cup size
However, the preliminary results obtained are not enough to determine whether the lady has a bust size 2 or another. You also need to find out and To do this, subtract the second from the first figure received. That's all the calculations. Next, you just need to use the correspondence table to determine the size of the cup, and, accordingly, the size of the woman's breasts.
Example
Be sure to also give an example of calculations for women who want to understand whether they have 2 bust sizes or another. So, let the following figures be obtained by measurement: the first, chest circumference, - 89 cm; the second, the circumference of the body under the chest, is 72 cm. We make simple mathematical calculations: 89 - 72 \u003d 17 cm. This will be the “fullness” of the bust. Next, you need to refer to the table.
According to the calculations, we got a bust fullness of 17 cm, which corresponds to a C bra cup and a size 3. That's the whole science.
Parallel Dimension
It is definitely worth mentioning that there is such a thing in bras as a parallel size (however, this has nothing to do with the chest, here the size is constant). Knowing her bust size, a woman can also decide on a bra by calculations. However, when trying on, the situation may be slightly different. Let's say that the lady in the calculations turned out to be a size of 75B. However, at the same time, she can also try on underwear in sizes 80A and 70C and decide what suits her best. It's all the fault of the "landing" of the bra.
Foreigners
It is worth mentioning that in each country the size of underwear, including a bra, is usually determined differently. Above were the calculations of the Russian, as well as the European systems. However, if you want to buy foreign underwear, you definitely need to look at exactly what sizes are provided there and correlate them with the “native” tables.
Attention!
If a woman knows for sure whether she has 1 bust size, a second or a third, she will most likely be able to choose the right underwear without any problems. However, if you do it wrong, you can get a bunch of problems. It is worth mentioning that such a detail of women's wardrobe as a bra recently celebrated its centennial anniversary. But doctors still often say that the wrong choice can lead to various problems and diseases.
- If a cup of a bra is chosen incorrectly, it can put pressure on the chest, squeeze it, which in the future can lead to various diseases of the mammary gland, the occurrence of tumors, including cancer.
- If the lady has incorrectly determined the volume under the breast, the bra can strongly squeeze the body, crash, which can lead to injury to the skin and other unpleasant situations.
It will also be interesting that doctors do not advise women to wear bras with the effect of breast enlargement, the so-called push-ups, press-ups, for more than two hours a day. This bra model compresses the breast and causes a violation of blood flow in it, which is also fraught with various diseases.
Fun
The following classification will be interesting, which will help to understand, for example, a man, what the 2nd bust size looks like, the third or the first. So, for this there is a very funny comparison of a lady's chest with fruit. Well, let's start introducing. A woman will have size zero breasts if her "charms" are no larger than a kiwi. The first size corresponds to the well-known apple, the second - a slightly larger orange. The third size of a female bust can be easily compared with a grapefruit, and the fourth one can already be compared with a coconut. More impressive fruits will follow: the fifth size is approximately the size of a pineapple, and the sixth is a whole melon. At the same time, it should be said that this comparison very arbitrary and should not be taken as a basis for determining the size or choosing a bra. However, there is still some truth to this comparison, in some situations you can also be guided.
About men
Very often, men are interested in what size of breasts their lady has. This may be necessary at least in the situation when a guy wants to give his beloved a gift - to present beautiful underwear. It's kind of embarrassing to ask. But here you can try to figure it out yourself. To do this, a man just needs to know how tightly the chest lies in his own palm. And although it may seem like a joke at first glance, this method it still works, and sellers in stores often use this example to determine the size of underwear for a girl on their own. So, if the chest only fills the palm a little, this is a zero size. If a little more - this is the first. If thumb already slightly protruding to the side - this is the 3rd size of a woman's bust. By the way, many men really like this size, it is neither small nor too big. If the lady’s chest does not fit in one palm, most likely she has a bust size 4, or even more.
When visiting lingerie stores, most women do not know their breast size. They mainly rely on fitting, trusting salespeople to match various options. Almost all shops are equipped with fitting rooms.
But now there is a large selection of bras in online stores, where it is impossible to try on. In this case, you need to know the size of the breast. To do this, a small calculation is made, the data obtained is compared with the size table, and then they acquire the product they like without any problems.
In stores, you can choose bras that are suitable for color, design, cut and additional accessories. But any woman will feel comfortable only in a bra that fits her perfectly in size.
If you make a mistake and choose the wrong size, then the belt will reap, short straps will raise the chest high, the cups will not fit snugly to the body, the bones will stick out or rub under the chest.
Therefore, before going to the store or ordering goods via the Internet, it is necessary to take measurements.
For sizing mammary glands only 2 measurements are taken - this is the girth of the body at the bottom of the chest and in its middle.
To decide how to find out what breast size, you need to have a special centimeter tape on hand for measurement.
How to take measurements to determine the size of the breast
For correct measurements, it is desirable that the most comfortable bra is worn., but at the same time, it should give the breast a beautiful shape. In addition, this bra should not have foam rubber that increases the size of the breast.
It is better to have someone help with the measurement procedure. After all, it is inconvenient to measure yourself, which can affect the accuracy of the results.
During the measurement, you must follow the instructions. It will help you find out what size of the chest, after the measurements are taken:
How to find out what breast size? To begin with, with a measuring tape, clasp the torso under the chest, and then measure the protruding places of the bust - Grasp the torso with a tape, it should pass strictly under the chest, not be weakened, but tightly fit to the body. The data obtained is best recorded on paper.
- Then, with your hands down, lift the tape, draw it over the protruding places, approximately in the middle of the mammary glands, that is, in the nipple area. It is also desirable to write down the results obtained on paper.
If the indicators do not end in round figures, they must be averaged. For example, with indicators from 67-72 cm, the average number is 70, and with 83-87, the number is taken - 85.
These figures are considered to be the circumference of the body under the mammary glands. Then these data will be useful in order to calculate the size of the finished product.
What indicators correspond to 1, 2 and 3 breast sizes
In order to purchase the appropriate bra, you need to know how it is customary to designate sizes. Usually the number corresponds to the girth of the mammary glands, and the letter of the Latin alphabet refers to the size of the cups, for example - 80V. However, it will not be superfluous to know how to determine: 1 (first), 2 (second) and 3 (third) breast sizes.
To accurately calculate the number of mammary glands, you need to do a simple calculation. From the size of the protruding points, it is necessary to subtract the girth of the body under the chest, the difference will tell you the desired size.
For example, if the size under the bust is 88 cm, and the girth of the protruding points is 103 cm, then from the second indicator, that is largest number, the first one is subtracted, the difference will be 15 cm.
Look at the resulting difference according to the table and determine your breast size.
| How to find out what size breast | |
| The difference in measurements | Size in numbers |
| 12 - 13 cm | 1 |
| 14 - 15 cm | 2 |
| 16 - 17 cm | 3 |
How to choose the right bra: a table of Russian sizes
Having learned what breast size, it remains only to figure out how to determine the Russian size of the product from the table. To do this, you only need to know the measurement of the girth of the chest under the mammary glands, then correlate it with the table. For example, if the chest circumference is 90 cm, then the size is 75B.
| Cup letters | Digital bra sizes | ||||||||
| 65 | 70 | 75 | 80 | 85 | |||||
| Sizes in cm bust | |||||||||
| AND | 77-79 | 82-84 | 87-89 | 92-94 | 97-99 | ||||
| AT | 79-81 | 84-86 | 89-91 | 94-96 | 99-101 | ||||
| FROM | 81-83 | 86-88 | 91-93 | 96-98 | 101-103 | ||||
European standards for determining the size of a bra
In European countries, not all sizes are the same, only Russian and German bras have matches.
In countries such as France, Italy, England, there is a completely different size marking.
To correctly determine the French size, the number 15 must be added to the Russian one. For example, if the Russian marking is 65, then the French one is 80, 70 = 85, etc.
The most convenient marking of bras produced in Italy, it is numbered from 1 to 12. Italian sizes correspond to Russian sizes as follows: marking “1” is equal to 65 Russian size, “2” corresponds to 70, etc.
Absolutely different sizes of bras exist in America, since in this country all measurements are made not in centimeters, but in inches. This value is much larger than a centimeter (1 inch = 2.5 cm), which is why there is a discrepancy in the markings. The smallest US size- this is 30, it is equal to Russian 65, 32 \u003d 70, 34 \u003d 75, and so on up to 52 American size.
Parallel bra sizes: how not to make a mistake in choosing
If we consider the table of bra markings, then next to the selected size there are those that can also come in time. Often a close size fits better, so the product fits more perfectly than what was purchased before. These can be bras with the same cups, but different belts, or vice versa, the belts will remain unchanged, the cup will change. Such dimensions are called - parallel or sister.
Parallel markings are worth a try if your bra feels uncomfortable: the straps dig into the shoulders, the belt presses on the ribs, the cup does not frame the chest correctly.
Determining the sister size is quite simple; there is a special table for this.
| Parallel marking | |||||
| 65A | 70A | 75A | 80A | 85A | 90A |
| 65V | 70V | 75V | 80V | 85V | 90V |
| 65C | 70C | 75C | 80C | 85C | 90C |
To choose the right size, the table can be read horizontally, vertically and diagonally. Each direction allows you to choose your own parameter. If you move horizontally, the size of the cups and belt will change. For example, if the original size is 75B, then to select a smaller cup and belt, the marking on the left is 70B, if it is one size larger, on the right - 80B.
Very often, the sizes of the cups remain the same, but the belt is tight, discomfort is felt, then it is necessary to move along the numbers directed diagonally. If for the initial size - 75B you need a larger belt, the size is taken - 80A, if, on the contrary, the belt is already too loose, it is better to choose less - 70C.
In cases where the belt is comfortable and does not press, and it is desirable to change the cups, then adjacent vertical sizes are selected. If you need a larger cup, then you need to choose a size - 75C. The smaller cup corresponds to the size - 75A.
Choosing another bra according to the proposed principle, when the cup remains unchanged, but the belt changes, then along with it there is a change in proportions.
Such a bra will no longer fit well, even if you try to adjust the length of the belt with the help of hooks.
When choosing a bra, you must adhere to the rule that any new one should be larger or smaller than the previous one, only 1 size. Since each bra should match in proportion to the figure of a woman, emphasize her beauty, and not spoil it.
How to calculate breast size using an online calculator
The most accurate way to find out what size of the chest will help the online calculator, as it can accurately calculate European measurements and indicate American and French markings in an instant, at the same time. Therefore, it is a very convenient and reliable way.
To use the online calculator, you need to type the text in the search: find an online calculator for calculating the size of lingerie. Then choose the site you like where the online calculator will be placed.
This service will be presented in the form of a special calculation table, where you need to print only 2 indicators: chest volume and body circumference under the chest. Then click on the box - “calculate”, in about a second, all the dimensional designations accepted in different countries Oh.
As soon as you manage to find out what breast size, having made the correct measurements, having become acquainted with the markings of different countries, it will not be difficult to choose a bra released in any country in the world.
Elena Malysheva will tell you how to find out what breast size you have and advise what to look for when choosing a bra:
Tips for choosing a bra according to your breast size:
Not sure how to choose the right bra size? It's simple - evaluate your breasts.
Unfortunately, finding the perfect bra isn't easy, but don't give up. We'll show you how to determine your bra cup size and bra size.
How to choose the right bra: basic principles
Examine your chest
Not sure how to choose the right bra size? It's simple - evaluate your breasts. The size and shape of the breasts affect not only the size of the bra, but also the style of the bra. A bra should be comfortable first and foremost. If you wear the wrong bra, it will affect your physical health. For example, regularly wearing a bra without enough support will ruin your posture and cause pain in your neck, back, and shoulders.
Determine the function of the bra
Casual bra under a T-shirt? Or a bra for an open dress? Or maybe a model with strong support for sports? There is no universal bra, so first determine for what purpose you are buying new underwear. For example, a seamless bra - great option for everyday wear. Under tight-fitting clothing, it will not be noticeable at all.
Check if the cups fit well on the chest
How to understand that the size of the bra is the right one? When trying on, check that the cups remain smooth and the edges lie flat against the chest. If the cups are a little wrinkled or protruding, then most likely you need a smaller size. If your breasts are protruding too much from the cups, or if you feel that they are too tight, choose a bra with larger cups.
Check if the bra is snug against your back
Another life hack how to find out right size bra: evaluate how tightly the bra sits in the back area. The back of the bra should be parallel to the floor. If it is raised, then the bra will not be able to provide the necessary fixation of the breast. Try on underwear one size smaller.
Check how the straps fit
How to choose the optimal bra size? Very simple! With the correct size, the straps should not fall off or unpleasantly dig into the skin. For girls with narrow shoulders, we advise you to look at models with a wide back or wrestling back.
Take a soft measuring tape and stretch it around your chest where the underwire of your bra is.
How to correctly determine the size of a bra cup: an understandable table
Wear a comfortable measuring bra
Choose the bra that you feel most comfortable in. It should fit snugly and not crash into the sides. Next, adjust the cups so that the nipples are straight.
Measure under bust
Take a soft measuring tape and stretch it around your chest where the underwire of your bra is. Write down the measurements in centimeters.
Use a mirror to adjust the position of the tape. If the measuring tape runs at an angle, you will get incorrect value. The tape should not be too tight or loose. The girth under the bust is usually indicated by even numbers, so, taking into account your feelings, round the figure to the right side.
Measure your bust
How to choose a bra size? First you need to take measurements. Install the same tape so that it runs in the most protruding part of the chest. Check that the tape is flat, does not tighten the chest and does not hang out. Write down the number in centimeters.
How to set the correct cup size? Remember that cup size can fluctuate with hormones and bloating, so take your measurements when you feel most comfortable.
One breast is larger than the other - this is a very common situation. In this case, push away from the size bigger breasts out of two.
Find out the cup size: how to determine the cup of a bra according to the table
Not sure how to spell your bra cup size? Very simple - you need to subtract the girth under the bust from the chest girth.
For example, the girth under the bust is 84 cm, and the girth of the chest is 105 cm. Calculate the size of the cup - 105−84 = 21 or E.
How to spell your bra cup size? Very simple - you need to subtract the girth of the bust from the girth under the bust.
Want to know your bra cup sizes: how to spell it? There is a simple table where you need to find the resulting number (from the example - 21) and find out the size in letter format.
Bra size
How to find out the size of a bra according to the table? Not difficult at all. Once you know your cup size, you can easily fit your bra size.
Russian size can be found using this table. How to determine the size correctly?
Example. We learned that the cup size is E, the underbust is 84cm, and the bust is 105cm. According to the table, our bust size is 85E.
Be sure to check your measurements against the manufacturer's size charts, as they may vary slightly.
How to choose the right bra for your bust size and shape
round chest
Most bra styles are suitable for this breast shape. You can choose a bra with underwire and wide straps. Or, for example, buy a comfortable model with closed cups.
asymmetrical chest
Asymmetrical breasts, where one breast is larger than the other, are very common. Breasts can not only have a different volume, but even a shape. For asymmetric breasts, soft push-up bras or bras with contour cups are suitable.