How to Measure Bust Size?

How to Measure the Bust Circumference?

The bust circumference is determined by placing the tape measure around your bust, under your bust, and then taking the measurement.

How to Measure Women’s Bust Size?

To measure your bust circumference, you should:

1. Take your measurements in your underwear
2. Mark your size with a ribbon

How to Measure Men’s Bust Size?

Taking a bust measurement is an important step in getting good clothes. To measure your chest circumference:

1. Hold your back straight without sticking out your chest;
2. Pass the tape measure under the armpits and on the upper part of the pectorals.
3. The tape measure should not fall on your back, under your shoulder blades. Here are some tips to help you:
4. Adopt a natural posture without pulling the shoulders back or tucking them forward
5. Do not wear thick clothes.

How to Measure Your Chest and Hip Circumference?

Knowing your hip measurement helps you choose the right size of clothing. Here are some tips:

• Take an accurate measurement

To do this, you will need a sufficiently high mirror. You can measure your hip circumference yourself. Use a mirror to check that the tape measure is in place.

1. Undress and put your feet together
2. Mark the difference between your waist and your hips and find the widest place
3. After placing the tape measure, move it a few centimeters up or down.

• Use a soft tape

Avoid using metallic tape. This type of tape lacks flexibility and is not suitable for taking body measurements.

How to Measure the Circumference of the Pelvis?

To measure your pelvis circumference, simply place the tape measure above the hips, at the widest point. It is not a question of measuring your hips, but the bottom of the pelvis.

Bust Size: What Size Bra to Choose?

Women’s breasts evolve throughout their lives due to weight loss or gain or with age. If you wear the same bra for years, the back size will provide less support to the chest. If your bra bothers you, it’s likely that it no longer fits you or doesn’t fit your body type. In the following cases, remember to change your bra:

• Your chest is oppressed: it is essential to choose the right size bra for your comfort. In addition to getting in the way, a cup that is too small is unattractive.
• The band goes up the back: the back circumference and the bottom of the bra cups must be at the same height. Thus, it is advisable to choose a lower back circumference size. If your cup size is right for you, keep it.
• Your cups crease or your bust sags: a bra that’s too large saves you a few extra years and weighs down your figure. In addition, it will not be able to hold your breasts properly. If you wear a neckline, this defect will be particularly obvious.
• The band of the bra leaves marks on your skin: when you take off your bra, it must not leave any marks and must not create bulges. If not, go for a larger size, because the bra is not the right size.
• The underwire bothers you: the underwire helps maintain the breasts. If they come up on your chest, it can be embarrassing and cause pain. Feel free to choose a larger size. If there is discomfort under the arms, the cups may be too small. In this case, consider increasing their size.

Bust and Bra Size

• If the bust size is between 58 and 62, the bra size is 75;
• If the bust size is between 63 and 67, the bra size is 80;
• If the bust size is between 68 and 72, the bra size is 85;
• If the bust size is between 73 and 77, the bra size is 90;
• If the bust size is between 78 and 82, the size of the bra is 95;
• If the bust size is between 83 and 87, the bra size is 100;
• If the bust size is between 88 and 92, the bra size is 105;
• If the bust size is between 93 and 97 the size of the bra is 110;
• If the bust size is between 98 and 102, the bra size is 115.

How is the Size of a Bra Calculated?

It is not always easy to know the exact size of a bra. However, it is an essential step to choose it well. It is best to have your measurements taken by a third party, such as a lingerie salesperson. You can also measure your back circumference. To do this, simply place the tape measure around your bust, under the chest. You will then have to measure your cup by placing the tape measure at the tip of the breast. Refer to the cup correspondence table and follow these steps:

1. Measure your back circumference: place the tape measure under your chest and add 15;
2. Measure your chest circumference: place the tape measure at the tip of the breast. Then determine the depth of the cups.

Which Bra Cup?

To determine your cup depth, measure the circumference of your chest measurement. Adopt an upright posture and place the tape measure flat at the level of the nipples, on your chest, passing it over the shoulder blades and under the armpits. The cup size will be based on the difference between your chest measurement and your back measurement. As an indication, if your chest circumference is 90 cm and your back circumference is 75 cm, you will only have to calculate the difference:

90 – 75 = 15. If the difference is 15, it means you are a B cup.

What is the Difference Between Cups B and C?

The cup size corresponds to the letter after the back size. This is the difference between your rib cage measurement and your chest measurement.

For a B cup, the difference is 15 cm, while for a C cup, it is 17 cm.

What is the Size Above 90B?

The size of the bra can depend on the brand of lingerie. So, before buying, remember to find out about the brand. Size above 90B is 90C.

Now you can understand how to measure your bust size.