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Two bra size calculators, two different answers — because they don't measure the same way

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Two bra size calculators, two different answers — because they don't measure the same way

Try two different online bra size calculators with the same measurements and you can get two different sizes back. That's not a bug in one of them — there's no single universal measuring standard, and calculators differ in whether the band is measured above or below the bust and which formula converts the difference into a cup size.

How to measure bra size, the method this calculator uses

This tool uses the traditional US method: round your underbust measurement to the nearest whole number, then add 4 (if even) or 5 (if odd) to get the band size — stated explicitly here rather than left unspecified.

Band and cup size calculator, from two measurements

Enter your underbust (band) and bust (fullest point) measurements in inches or centimeters — the cup size comes from the difference between the two, mapped through the standard letter scale.

Bra size chart, as a starting point only

Studies suggest a large majority of people wear a size that doesn't match any single calculator's output — breast shape, tissue distribution, and brand-specific fit all matter. Use the result as a fitting-room starting point, not a final answer.

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