How do I measure for a bra?

Measure your underbust snugly just under your bust for the band, and measure your bust around the fullest part for the cup. Keep the tape level and wear an unpadded bra or none. Both measurements in centimetres are all this calculator needs.

How is the cup size worked out?

The cup comes from the difference between your bust and underbust measurements. Each roughly 2.5 cm, or one inch, of difference is one cup size, so a 5 cm difference is about an A cup and a 15 cm difference is about a DD. The calculator does this conversion for you.

Why does my size vary between brands?

Bra sizing is not perfectly standard, so the same labelled size can fit differently across brands and styles. Use this as a starting point, then try the band and cup either side of it. New Zealand uses UK sizing, so your result matches UK labelled bras.

Bra Size Calculator

Find your bra size from two measurements. Enter your underbust measurement for the band and your bust measurement for the cup, both in centimetres, and the calculator gives your UK and NZ band and cup size. New Zealand uses UK sizing, so the result matches UK labelled bras. Treat it as a starting point and try the sizes either side for fit.

Underbust (band)

Bust (fullest part)

34C

your estimated UK / NZ bra size

Band34

CupC

A guide only. Sizing varies by brand, so try the band and cup either side for the best fit.

How to measure

For the band, wrap the tape snugly around your ribcage directly under your bust, keeping it level. For the cup, measure loosely around the fullest part of your bust. Wear an unpadded bra or none, and measure in centimetres. The band comes from the underbust measurement and the cup from the difference between the two.

How the cup is calculated

The cup size is based on the gap between your bust and underbust. Every 2.5 cm, about one inch, of difference is one cup size. So a 13 cm difference is roughly a C cup and a 20 cm difference is roughly an F. Because this is approximate, the size is a starting point rather than a guarantee.

Tips for a good fit

The band should be firm and level, not riding up at the back.
If the band feels loose, try one size smaller and one cup larger.
Re-measure if your weight changes, as both band and cup can shift.

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