Should I add 4 inches to band size?

Many major department stores and American retailers take the ribcage measurement and add four inches (or five if it’s an odd-number) to obtain the band size. That’s because cup size means nothing without also knowing the band measurement.

Why do you add 4 inches to your band size UK?

When bra sizes were first conceived in the 1930s, the materials used for bras were a lot stiffer and less flexible – women were only just out of corsets – so manufacturers used to recommend adding 4 inches to your actual size to get the correct band size.

How do you measure your bra band 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.

How do you measure band size for a bra?

Measure your band size Place the measuring tape around your ribcage, right underneath the band of your bra. Make sure it is pulled tight but is not uncomfortable and that the tape is level. Make a note of how many inches you are. If you land on an even number this is your band size.

Is your underbust your band size?

There are a couple ways to measure your band size, but the most common is to measure under the bust to determine the band size, then to measure across the fullest part of the bust to calculate the cup size. Underbust +0: Place the measuring tape directly under your bust, parallel with the ground.

How do you measure your bra size 4 inches?

Measure (in inches) directly under your bust keeping the tape measure tight and level all around your body. Add 4ins if the underbust (ribcage) measurement obtained is an even number of inches. Eg. if your underbust (ribcage) measurement is 30inches add 4ins to obtain bra size 34.

How do I work out my cup size UK?

CALCULATE CUP SIZE: Calculate your cup size by subtracting your band size (in step one) from your bust size (in step two). Every inch difference is another cup size up e.g. 1 inch equals A, 2 inches equals B, 3 inches equals C, etc.

How do you know what your cup size is?

Take your bust measurement (usually the bigger number) and subtract your band measurement. This number corresponds with your cup size. If your bust measurement and band measurement are the same number, you’re an AA cup.

How do you measure for a first bra UK?

the right size? First, take a tape measure and take it round the top of your bust and make a note it of in centimetres (cm). Next, measure on your bust (the fullest part) and then directly under your bust and write them down. Then, to find out your size, send these 3 measurements to Ask Vicki for your size.

Is Band and underbust the same?

Bra Size Calculator Inch and CM All you need to do is take measurements of your bust and underbust sizes in inches or in centimeters. Input those numerical values in the calculator and then simply click “Calculate” to generate results.

How are bra band sizes measured?

It uses your rounded underbust measurement as your band measurement. Bra band sizes go in 2-inch increments. So, 28 inches, 30 inches, 32 inches, and so on. Your band size should essentially be your underbust measurement (more on that in the next section) rounded to the nearest inch.

Why does my bra size say 4 inches under?

Well, some bra size charts or calculators may add four inches (or some other number) to the underbust measurement to get your band size, which is incorrect. This is because when bras were first designed, they were made of pretty stiff fabric—so without the extra four inches you wouldn’t be able to breathe!

How accurate is the bra-fitting method?

Using the accurate method, one will use only these two measurements and not add any inches. Many bra-fitting methods exist and are practiced by both individuals and retailers. However, not all are equal, or will produce the best fit for the one measured. Bra sizes can vary wildly from true size based on method followed.

What size bra should I get to keep the same cup size?

If you want to keep the same cup size you should try 38B. You wear a bra 36C and want to go down a band size. You choose a band size 34. But when going down a band size the cups will change too. A 34C bra will have less cup volume than a bra in 36C. If you want to keep the same cup size you should try 34D.