UK Bra Size Chart
| BAND MEASUREMENT | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <26" | 26-28" | 28-30" | 30-32" | 32-34" | 34-36" | 36-38" | 38-40" | ||
| BUST MEASUREMENT | 26" | 26AA | |||||||
| 27" | 26A | ||||||||
| 28" | 26B | 28AA | |||||||
| 29" | 26C | 28A | |||||||
| 30" | 26D | 28B | 30AA | ||||||
| 31" | 26DD | 28C | 30A | ||||||
| 32" | 26E | 28D | 30B | 32AA | |||||
| 33" | 26F | 28DD | 30C | 32A | |||||
| 34" | 26FF | 28E | 30D | 32B | 34AA | ||||
| 35" | 26G | 28F | 30DD | 32C | 34A | ||||
| 36" | 26GG | 28FF | 30E | 32D | 34B | 36AA | |||
| 37" | 26H | 28G | 30F | 32DD | 34C | 36A | |||
| 38" | 26HH | 28GG | 30FF | 32E | 34D | 36B | 38AA | ||
| 39" | 26J | 28H | 30G | 32F | 34DD | 36C | 38A | ||
| 40" | 26JJ | 28HH | 30GG | 32FF | 34E | 36D | 38B | 40AA | |
| 41" | 26K | 28J | 30H | 32G | 34H | 36DD | 38C | 40A | |
| 42" | 28JJ | 30HH | 32GG | 34FF | 36E | 38D | 40B | ||
| 43" | 28K | 30J | 32H | 34G | 36F | 38DD | 40C | ||
| 44" | 30JJ | 32HH | 34GG | 36FF | 38E | 40D | |||
| 45" | 30K | 32J | 34H | 36G | 38F | 40DD | |||
| 46" | 32JJ | 34HH | 36GG | 38FF | 40E | ||||
| 47" | 32K | 34J | 36H | 38G | 40F | ||||
| 48" | 34JJ | 36HH | 38GG | 40FF | |||||
| 49" | 34K | 36J | 38H | 40G | |||||
| 50" | 36JJ | 38HH | 40GG | ||||||
| 51" | 36K | 38J | 40H | ||||||
| 52" | 38JJ | 40HH | |||||||
| 53" | 38K | 40J | |||||||
| 54" | 40JJ | ||||||||
| 55" | 40K | ||||||||
The UK bra size chart is a widely used system for determining bra sizes based on two key measurements: band size (around the rib cage) and cup size (the difference between the bust and band measurements). This system uses specific methods for labeling cup sizes, making it unique compared to other countries. Understanding the UK bra size chart is essential for shopping locally or internationally, as the measurement systems can vary significantly. With clear labeling, the UK chart simplifies the process of finding a well-fitted bra.
How do I measure my bra size at home?
To take the band size, wrap a measuring tape around your rib cage immediately under your bust line. Do not bend at the waist when measuring your cup size; cup size should be measured from the fullest part of your chest/bust. Subtract one number from the other and this will give you your cup size.
What is the difference between band size and cup size?
Band size is your ribcage measurement with the inches while cup size is the difference between the bust size and band size.
How do I know if I’m wearing the wrong bra size?
These are signs of an incorrect size; straps cutting into the shoulders, an underwire causing pain, the band constantly moving up, and nipples showing through.
What are the standard cup sizes in the UK?
Standard cup sizes range from AA, A, B, C, D, DD , E, and beyond, depending on the brand.
Are UK bra sizes the same as US sizes?
No, the band and cup sizes may or may not vary from a US chart to a UK chart. For instance, US DD cup size is the equal to the UK DD cup size.
How can I convert my bra size to other countries' sizing systems?
There exists a clear conversion chart where US sizes are translated to UK sizes. What has been found to be slightly different is the size measure used in each of these systems.
What is a sister size, and how does it work?
Sister sizes are sizes are measurements, which have same cup volume but different bands. For instance, a size 34 C means that you sister sizes are either 32 D or 36 B.
How often should I measure my bra size?
You should definitely use a measuring tape every twelve months or when you make changes to your weight, are pregnant, or notice changes in hormones
Why do bra sizes vary between brands?
Different brands have their own production line policies they employ hence the difference in the size of the available clothes. It is always imperative to read the size chart for that specific brand.
What is the most common bra size in the US?
The current standard cup-size in America is 34DD indicating that the bust-line has increased in recent years.
What should I do if my measurements fall between two sizes?
If a person’s measurements are in between two sizes, they should wear both so that they can feel and see which is the most comfortable and offering support.
Can I wear the same bra size in different styles (e.g., sports bras vs. push-up bras)?
Not always. There is a possibility that several variations of a style may be more or less suitable for different patients. Some sports bras are made to fit small to provide maximum support while some push up bras have different dimensions due to the pads included.
How do I adjust my bra size after losing or gaining weight?
Take your band and bust measurements again then cross check them with the UK bra size chart below. Get blink Bras so they can stretch to cover a one or two size difference.