Breast size for the palm of your hand. How to determine your breast and bra size

Many women do not know their clothing sizes, and when buying things, they rely only on the results of trying on. But often in lingerie stores the question is: “What is my breast size?” Experienced sellers, of course, know how to determine what breast size a woman has.

Real professionals with experience even know how to determine the size of the chest from the photo, which can help when choosing a gift. But relying only on sellers is not worth it, because they can make mistakes. But no one wants to be disappointed by buying a set of underwear they like that is not suitable in size. Therefore, to know how to correctly determine the size of the female breast, can be very helpful.

How to determine the size of a bra - chest?

Going to the lingerie store, you must first of all pay attention to the fact that the bra sits comfortably, does not squeeze the chest and does not hinder movement. The original design of the model is also important, but it’s still worth thinking about your own health. So, how to choose a bra that is both beautiful and comfortable?

The first thing to do for this is to take a centimeter tape and take 2 measurements:

These measurements will be needed to accurately select the size of the cups. , after all, unsuitable bra cups can not only look unaesthetic (the chest falls out, the lower bones rise to the chest, etc.), but also cause circulatory disorders and problems with the health of the mammary glands. Having received the results and writing them down so as not to forget, you can begin to calculate the desired value. To do this, subtract the smaller number (girth under the bust) from the larger number (bust girth).

For example, if you measured the bust at the protruding points, you got 99 cm, and the second measurement (fullness) is 85 cm, then you get 14. The range of possible options is from 10 to 23.

How not to get confused: bra size chart

We compare the number obtained as a result of the above calculations with the table and see that it corresponds to the usual 2nd size.

We looked at 6 bra cups that can be found on sale today, and the letter designations that correspond to them.

How to find out the bust size according to European standards?

When buying linen made in European countries, it should be borne in mind that the method determining breast size will be different. In Italy and France, for example, the same measurements are used as in the previous method, but the underbust volume is not averaged. After measurements, we also find the difference, which must be divided by 6. The resulting figure will be the size of the breast. There are also tables that show the different size designations adopted in different countries.

As you can see, a few minutes spent on measurements and calculations will help save money and time in the future, and you will no longer have to depend on the professionalism of sellers. And finally, a few tips how to find bust size in case of purchase of linen as a gift.

For example, how can a man find out what breast size a woman has in order to choose the right underwear without the presence of a lady? The situation when, in lingerie stores, men try to depict the shapes and sizes of the bust of their beloved with gestures is very common, despite its comical nature. Sometimes, in such situations, the size of the breast in the pictures can contribute, but you should not rely on the accuracy of such a determination.
The safest, of course, is to simply ask your lady what size she is. But if this may interfere with making a surprise or is impossible for other reasons, then you can choose the most suitable size in another way. For example, look at the markings on the underwear that she wears, or find out the size of her lady's outerwear. With such data, it will be easier for the seller to navigate and choose the right underwear.

Measurement Tips

In order to ensure that your measurements correspond to reality, and not to the desired representation, follow the following rules: Measure your chest in a fitting bra that does not exaggerate or reduce the size of your bust. He should sit on you like a glove.

When measuring the underbust girth, you should exhale the air, firmly attach the centimeter under the chest and keep it parallel to the floor.

In order to correctly measure the girth at the protruding points, you need to stand up straight and firmly attach the centimeter strictly horizontally to the circle.

But no matter how convenient and accurate the tables are, still the best way to choose the right bra that will exactly repeat the shape of your chest is to try it on. After all, the proportions of the body of each woman are unique, and only by putting on this spicy piece of clothing, looking at yourself in the mirror and evaluating whether it hinders your movements, you can understand whether it suits you or you should look for another option.

Measure parallel dimensions

Even if you are absolutely sure that your bust size is correct and are used to buying lingerie with a certain marking, do not neglect trying on bras of the so-called parallel sizes. It happens that a model of its size does not sit very well, and a different ratio of cups and volume under the bust turns out to be more advantageous. Experienced sellers will always recommend trying on one or two parallel sizes.

Interchangeable sizes:

This difference in size is mainly due to differences in the features of the models. The shape of the cups, fastening and shape of the straps, even the fabric - all this can be decisive in choosing one of the parallel sizes. It happens that some models are suitable, for example, only 80A, while others only 75B.

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Tips for men

To choose the “right” gift, a man can act in several ways:

Visual sizing is good for some. Especially if the bra is worn on a mannequin. You can also ask the seller in the store to choose underwear that will suit a woman with a similar figure.
Many people succeed in measuring with their hands. It is based on the way in which the breast of a beloved woman is placed in a man's hand. Here is a photo that clearly shows how to do it.

However, in this way it is convenient to determine the size of the cups, and the girth under the chest will have to be figured out somehow differently, perhaps by the size of the clothes. Such methods for determining the size of a female breast are more suitable for men when buying underwear in a store, because there is a seller who will help in choosing, you can look at the bra and “estimate” its size. If a worthy gift is chosen in an online store, then it will be more difficult to make a decision. Although it is easy to figure out the size of the cups with the help of the hands in the picture, it remains only to determine the volume under the bust.

Not always a girl knows exactly what kind of bra is right for her in size. Strange numbers and abbreviations "80D" do not really say to the female representative, which complicates the selection of underwear in the store. You have to try everything in a row until you are lucky and you find your best option not only in size, but also in terms of the volume of cups. To make it easier for you to choose a bra in the future, we have compiled this article, where we will tell you how to measure your chest correctly at home.

How to measure chest size?

In order for the future model to sit on you comfortably and comfortably, without restricting movement or, on the contrary, not falling off you, you should correctly measure the size of your chest.

• Take a standard tape measure and measure your chest with it. It is not necessary to strip naked to make such a calculation.
• It is enough to put on an old bra, according to which the measurement is made. You need to measure the circumference of the bust at the most convex points. This way you will get the most accurate results.

• Next, measure the circumference under the bust. To do this, you need to measure the lower points of the bra with a centimeter, but remember that you cannot pull the centimeter here.

Now let's move on to the calculations. Subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, you get 89 cm, and the second number is 75 cm, which means 89-75=14. Below is a table where you can find what your number means.

Measurement plate

According to our measurements, we got the number 14, and if you look at the plate, you can understand - this is 2 breast size.

So, if you meet strange Latin letters on a bra, now you will definitely not get confused thanks to our plate.

Parallel Dimensions

According to manufacturers, there are also parallel bra sizes that should be tried on based on such data. If you got a size 75B, then you should also try on 70C and 80A. Only in this case it is possible to achieve a more successful selection of linen.

• In any case, if you know your size exactly and have already bought a product more than once, then you should always try it on before buying. Because the manufacturers are different and today there was one bra, and tomorrow it will be different.
• Women's breasts are very delicate and sensitive, you should not pick up a bra that is tight or from which the breasts will fall out. Always choose the model in which you are most comfortable and comfortable.

• If you have large breasts, then you should pay attention to models of bras with wide straps. Such straps do not cut into the skin much, which allows you to wear a bra with pleasure.

• For girls with small breasts, it is worth trying on push up bra models. He will add a slightly larger breast size, from which it will appear larger and more beautiful.

Today, on the shelves of stores, Internet sites, there are many varieties of underwear for women of a domestic, imported manufacturer. The main thing in choosing a bustier is to know your parameters, to be able to read the values ​​​​on imported items. Statistically, 70% of the fair sex does not know how to calculate breast size. Incorrectly selected underwear can not only ruin the shape of the figure, but also cause significant harm to the female body.

Bust personality and shape

Women's bust measurements may vary. With an increase in prolactin, the size of a girl's breasts increases. This usually occurs during pregnancy, lactation. Over time, the female bust loses its shape, elasticity, so it is important to understand how to determine the size of the breast in centimeters.
This information is important not only for women, but also for men who want to please their beloved with an interesting gift. Few men know how to calculate breast size. This is how a system for comparing a bust with fruit appeared:

• kiwi corresponds to the designation 0;
• apple - 1;
• orange - 2;
• coconut - 3;
• pineapple - 4;
• melon - 5.

The analogy is drawn to understand how to calculate the size of the breast, and reflects the individuality of the woman. The shape of the bust is of great importance when choosing underwear. Representatives with different volumes, shapes of roundness may fit the same bustier.

How to take measurements

Before you measure your breast size, you need to arm yourself with a centimeter, put on the thinnest bust without foam inserts. You will need 2 parameters:

• bust girth;
• girth under the bust.

How to measure the volume of the chest? A centimeter should be held under the roundness, breathing should be calm, measured. The meter must lie strictly horizontally, without crashing into the body. The back must be kept straight. The second measurement is carried out in the same way, now the tape must be drawn along the nipples, in other words, measure the girth above the chest.
Further, you can calculate the parameters using the breast size calculator or manually. The difference between the displayed numbers will be the size of the cup. The figures obtained as a result of the measurement should be rounded. For example, if it turned out 91 we get 90, 83 we get 85. Then you can use the size table.
The smallest breast size is 0 (AA). There is almost no difference in girth under the bust, above the nipples. It is quite difficult to choose underwear for the smallest breast size. The easiest way is to choose a bra for a standard bust of medium size 2 (B). The largest marking size of the Russian manufacturer G (7).

How to determine bust parameters for buying a bra

How to measure breast size is not difficult to understand and, it would seem, you can go to the store with peace of mind. But, the problem is that different manufacturers have different markings. This is called parallel values. Bras are different:

• in the form of cups;
• length, structure of straps;
• material.

For example, you have 75V try on 80A or 70C, it may be much more convenient. So you can experiment only in a real store, it’s better not to joke with online purchases.

We determine the volume of the bust using the table

It is important to know what bra sizes are in different countries. An analogy can not be drawn with every designation, for example, in Italian-Australian markings there is no correspondence with the Russian designation AA, so if you decide to order underwear on a fashion site, check out the size tables of the countries of origin.

Online calculator for calculating bust parameters

Advanced technologies allow you to quickly find out the parameters of underwear that you should focus on in the store. In the online calculator, you need to enter the parameters in centimeters.

How to visually determine the volume of the bust: a note for men

Usually, men try to determine by eye what a girl’s bust volume is, not everyone succeeds. I would like to note that only an experienced seller who has been working with underwear for more than a dozen years can visually determine the volume. In addition to describing the appearance of your chosen one to the seller in the store, there is an option to find out the parameters of the chest by the bra worn by the girl. You should be guided by the letters, numbers written on the tag. Please note: you will have to select a similar model. You can take measurements with your hands, only how to determine the chest circumference remains a problem.
Men are resourceful people. They figured out how to determine the size of a woman's breasts with their hands, depicting it in pictures to help their brethren.

Why is all this necessary

On the one hand, when shopping in real stores, you don’t need to bother how to find out your breast size. But, some ladies manage to buy underwear in the store that is not suitable in volume. It is very important to understand your breast size in order to avoid the consequences of wearing uncomfortable underwear. Chest compression can cause nausea, dizziness, and even breast cancer. For many women, only 2-3 models from the entire range are suitable, and they are the ones they buy all the time.
Manufacturers try to sew the most successful models in large volumes and do not remove them from production for a long time.

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:

Website	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:

Website	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. Clothes

Measure around your bust, waist and hips with a measuring tape. Use the sizing table.

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For most women, choosing the right size of underwear becomes quite problematic. According to statistics, about 80% of women begin to think about the issues and intricacies of measuring breast size directly during shopping.

In addition to the fact that the bra should fit perfectly and not squeeze the mammary glands anywhere, the aesthetic side is important for a woman, that is, how much underwear can emphasize all her charms and shapes.

According to doctors, both tight and overly spacious underwear leads to breast sagging, loss of elasticity and a decrease in the volume of the mammary glands. Therefore, the question of the correct measurement of breast size is relevant and justified.

In addition, when buying a set of underwear, a woman often does not take into account the fact that different countries and manufacturers use different standards and dimensional grids. Therefore, before looking at the indicated bra size, you need to clarify the country of origin.

Imported items, store consultants strongly recommend trying them on so that there are no misunderstandings, this also applies to underwear. Therefore, before going to a clothing store, it is imperative to measure your parameters, taking into account not only the size of the breast itself, but also its volume, shape, as well as the height of the location and even fullness.

If a woman knows how to choose the right underwear, then she will be able to profitably adjust her figure and attract attention from the opposite sex.

In order for underwear, namely a bra, to sit on a woman’s body as expected, it is necessary to choose it according to size by calculating two parameters:

• girth of the body under the mammary glands;
• girth at the most protruding point of the mammary glands.

For these measurements, you just need to stock up on a measuring tape. The resulting two parameters must be compared with a ready-made dimensional grid and accurately determine your bust size. But at the same time, it should be borne in mind that many underwear manufacturers have already moved away from the standard size grid, as a rule, in such cases, store consultants should have a comparative table of parameters and other sizes.

Experts in such matters have in their arsenal one secret of choosing underwear: the secret of chest proportionality. It lies in the fact that when trying on a bra, the correct ideal size of underwear will form a proportional arrangement of the mammary glands. When measuring such underwear, the chest will be located in such a way that such an equilateral triangle is visible between the mammary glands.

Trying on the right bra

When trying on a bra, be sure to consider the following nuances:

Determine the volume and size of the breast

Now that a woman already has two measured body parameters, we can compare the data obtained with the size table of the bra itself.

Table 1. Size of the bodice and girth under the bust

The size of the bodice, as a rule, is indicated by two characters - a letter and a number. Speaking about the size of the cup of linen, a letter sign is indicated, and the number indicates the measurement of the girth under the mammary glands. It is better if a second person takes measurements from a woman, since during the measurement of body parameters you need to keep your hands straight and make sure that the measuring tape is adjacent to the body.

There is another table, due to which it is possible to accurately determine the size of the cup of the bodice, having previously measured the girth of the body at the highest region of the mammary glands.

Table 2. Cups and the difference between chest girths

In order for a woman to be able to distinguish between the designations of a domestic underwear manufacturer with imported bras, she needs to have two tables of such sizes.

By measuring the girth under the chest, and comparing it with the size table, for many women the data obtained is not a round number (for example, 79 cm), which can not always be found in the table. Experts suggest predetermining your size with a small tolerance of about 4 cm - this will be correct.

Table 3. Breast size by volume averaged

Another more accurate table with domestic measurements and sizes:

Table 4. Russian measurements and chest sizes

Table with European standards for underwear sizes:

Table 5. All European Breast Size Standards

In addition, you need to be able to compare the digital breast sizes (0-7 size) with the designations in Latin letters. Often, the bra tag contains letter sizes, which puts many women in an awkward predicament. To find the correct size of the cup, the girth at the high point of the mammary glands is halved.

Table 6. Dimensions of domestic manufacturers

In order to get the most accurate results and not be mistaken in the future with the size of a bra, experts recommend following these tips:

• You can measure the size of the breast in a bra that fits snugly against the chest, but at the same time it does not squeeze it anywhere, without reducing or, on the contrary, without increasing the size.
• Chest girth should be measured by tightly fitting the measuring tape to the body during exhalation. The measuring tape should be placed directly parallel to the floor surface.
• To measure an accurately protruding chest circumference, you need to keep your back straight, firmly applying the measuring tape horizontally to the chest circumference.

To accurately determine the underwear you need, you need to simultaneously try on a couple of other sizes of underwear.

Taking other measurements

To accurately determine the size of a bra, not only the usual two parameters are used: the girth under the breast and at its highest point. Stylists, designers and other clothing manufacturers of this kind have additional measurements in order to accurately recreate one or another lingerie size. So, let's measure the chest according to other parameters:

• Chest circumference- it is measured in a standing position, strictly maintaining a flat back. At the same time, it is important to keep the body as natural as possible, hands down, even breathing.
• Half bust- measurements of such a plan are taken in three ways:
  • SG1: the measuring tape is placed horizontally on the back in relation to the shoulder blades. The upper part of the tape should end at the armpits, passing through them forward to the base of the mammary glands, it ends.
  • Cr2: all in the same position on the back, the measuring centimeter is located horizontally to the shoulder blades, starting with the upper edge from the corner of the armpits and gradually passing through the armpit cavities in the oblique section at the highest point of the mammary glands.
  • Cr3: the measuring centimeter is placed horizontally to the woman's torso, ending at the most protruding area of ​​the chest.
• Chest Width- the measurement is made using a special tape, which comes in two versions:
  • Шг1: horizontally in relation to the base of the mammary glands between the chest virtual verticals. To visually project these verticals, a line is mentally drawn from the outer corners of the armpits and up from them.
  • SH2: horizontally along the line of the highest point of the mammary glands and between the chest verticals, visually visualized from the corners of the armpits and down from them.
• chest height- its measurements are carried out, starting from the base of the neck, and continuing to the most forward protruding point of the mammary glands.

Thus, the measurements obtained are fundamental parameters for determining the exact size of the bra. But they, as a rule, are used only by the creators of linen.

The popular assertion that beauty inevitably requires sacrifice does not justify itself in this matter. The main thing for a woman is breast health, so when choosing underwear, you need to follow these warnings and tips:

1. To choose a harmonious style of underwear and cups, you need to try on several options and models of a bra.
2. Owners of a magnificent bust need to pick up a bodice with wide straps and cups that lift the mammary glands.
3. A tight bodice can injure the chest, stopping blood circulation and impairing the functioning of blood vessels.
4. When choosing a bra, you need to consider the fabric of manufacture, it is better if it is cotton or viscose.
5. It is better to wear bodices with foam rubber less often, giving preference to loose fabric cups.
6. Wearing a bra per day should not exceed 12 hours.

It’s good if a woman has several daily comfortable sets of underwear and several beautiful bodices for special occasions in her arsenal.