{"id":10187,"date":"2022-03-23T22:18:28","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T22:18:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/what-is-the-order-of-bra-cup-sizes\/"},"modified":"2022-03-23T22:18:28","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T22:18:28","slug":"what-is-the-order-of-bra-cup-sizes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/what-is-the-order-of-bra-cup-sizes\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the order of bra cup sizes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The cup size is measured alphabetically e.g. A, B, C, D, DD, E, F\u2026 etc. and refers to the size of <strong>the<\/strong> breasts in relation to the rib cage i.e.how much bigger the breasts are than the rib cage.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Subsequently, which cup size is bigger A or B or C? If your bust size is less than 1 inch bigger than your band size, you&#8217;re a <strong>cup<\/strong> size AA. 1-inch difference = A. 2-inch difference = B. 3-inch difference = C.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, which size is bigger in bra C or D? For example, a 38C means a chest measurement of 38 inches and a breast measurement of 41 inches. <strong>The<\/strong> difference between <strong>the<\/strong> two measurements is 3 inches which is a C cup. A 38D would be a chest measurement of 38 inches and a breast measurement of 42 inches. The 4 inch difference in <strong>the<\/strong> two measurements is a D <strong>cup<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Also, how do bra cup <strong>sizes<\/strong> go? Proper cup fit is influenced by band size. As the band size changes, so does the <strong>cup<\/strong> size. For every band size you go down, you should go up one cup. If you are in a 34D with a good cup fit, but want to go down to a 32 band, you would go to a 32DD for a tighter band with the same cup fit.<\/p>\n<p>In this regard, is a DD cup bigger than an E <strong>cup<\/strong>? For some reason, we have been brainwashed into thinking that boob sizes go from A-DD, DD being <strong>the<\/strong> biggest boob\/<strong>bra<\/strong> size. DD is actually at the lower end of the scale, there is still E, F, FF, G, GG, H, HH, J, JJ, and K <strong>cup<\/strong> above that.STEP 3: FIND YOUR CUP SIZE If there&#8217;s a 1-inch difference between bust and band you&#8217;re an A <strong>cup<\/strong>; 2-inch difference is a B cup, 3 inches is a C cup, 4 inches is a D cup, and so on. For example, if your bust measurement is 37 inches and your band is 33 inches, you would be a D cup because of <strong>the<\/strong> 4-inch difference.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/what-is-the-order-of-bra-cup-sizes\/#How_do_I_know_my_cup_size\" >How do I know my cup size?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/what-is-the-order-of-bra-cup-sizes\/#Is_BB_bigger_than_B\" >Is BB bigger than B?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/what-is-the-order-of-bra-cup-sizes\/#Which_cup_size_is_smallest\" >Which cup size is smallest?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/what-is-the-order-of-bra-cup-sizes\/#What_does_a_40C_bra_size_mean\" >What does a 40C bra size mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/what-is-the-order-of-bra-cup-sizes\/#Is_the_cup_size_the_number_or_letter\" >Is the cup size the number or letter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/what-is-the-order-of-bra-cup-sizes\/#Why_do_you_add_4_inches_to_your_band_size\" >Why do you add 4 inches to your band size?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/what-is-the-order-of-bra-cup-sizes\/#Is_34_dd_the_same_as_34_e\" >Is 34 dd the same as 34 e?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/what-is-the-order-of-bra-cup-sizes\/#What_is_Triple_D_bra_size\" >What is Triple D bra size?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/what-is-the-order-of-bra-cup-sizes\/#Whats_the_biggest_bra_size\" >What&#8217;s the biggest bra size?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/what-is-the-order-of-bra-cup-sizes\/#Is_32_C_and_34_B_the_same\" >Is 32 C and 34 B the same?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/what-is-the-order-of-bra-cup-sizes\/#Is_32C_bra_size_big\" >Is 32C bra size big?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkclubwear.com\/what-is-the-order-of-bra-cup-sizes\/#How_do_cup_sizes_work\" >How do cup sizes work?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_my_cup_size\"><\/span>How do I know my cup size?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Measure your band. Wear a lightly lined (non-push-up) bra so your breasts are as close to natural as possible.  <\/li>\n<li>Now measure your bust. Place the tape at the fullest part of your bust.  <\/li>\n<li>Subtract the band size from your bust size to find the right cup size. Every inch equals one cup size up.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_BB_bigger_than_B\"><\/span>Is BB bigger than B?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>B is smaller than bb, around half the weight. 1 of 1 found this helpful.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_cup_size_is_smallest\"><\/span>Which cup size is smallest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The smallest bra cup size is always going to be AA or AAA. The largest cup is often M in the US and N or O in the UK.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_40C_bra_size_mean\"><\/span>What does a 40C bra size mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The 40C cup size breast tissue is spread over a wider chest area and therefore will look like a small bust. Whereas the 30C cup size will look much bigger as the breast tissue is over a much narrower chest.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_cup_size_the_number_or_letter\"><\/span>Is the cup size the number or letter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Bra sizes are based on your band size (the number) and your cup size (the letter). These measurements are usually determined by using a tape measure around your rib cage and bust. The number\/letter is your bra size. Finding the right bra size is crucial for the right support and for a smooth comfortable fit.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_you_add_4_inches_to_your_band_size\"><\/span>Why do you add 4 inches to your band size?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Bra band size When bra sizes were first conceived in the 1930s, the materials used for bras were a lot stiffer and less flexible \u2013 women were only just out of corsets \u2013 so manufacturers used to recommend adding 4 inches to your actual size to get the correct band size.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_34_dd_the_same_as_34_e\"><\/span>Is 34 dd the same as 34 e?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>A 34E is the same as 34DD US. 1 of 3 found this helpful.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Triple_D_bra_size\"><\/span>What is Triple D bra size?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>AA(Double A) is the smallest cup size, then it goes up to A, B, C, and then D. After D you can either go up to DD(Double D) or its equivalent E, DDD(Triple D) is the next cup size which turns to be the equivalent of F. Once you hit F\/DDD you continue to go up letters like what was done before.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_biggest_bra_size\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the biggest bra size?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Annie Hawkins-Turner has the largest natural breasts in the world. Her bra size is 102 ZZZ.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_32_C_and_34_B_the_same\"><\/span>Is 32 C and 34 B the same?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Sister sizes Remember, when you go up and down band sizes your cup size changes. For an example, a 32C and a 34B are the same cup size. The only difference is the band size. The 34 is a bigger band size than a 32.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_32C_bra_size_big\"><\/span>Is 32C bra size big?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>In the US the averages are a 32\u201336 band and a B-D cup. A 32C bra has the same cup size as a 34B bra. Since the latter is the most common size (or was, before people started getting heavier), 32C isn&#8217;t too big\u2014it&#8217;s normal.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_cup_sizes_work\"><\/span>How do cup sizes work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Get your cup size by subtracting your band size from your bust size. If the difference is a 1 your cup size is an A, 2 a B, 3 a C, etc. This helpful chart will help you perfect the skill of calculating your cup size. Now you should have a letter and a number to use as your bra size.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The cup size is measured alphabetically e.g. A, B, C, D, DD, E, F\u2026 etc. and refers to the size of the breasts in relation to the rib cage i.e.how much bigger the breasts are than the rib cage. Subsequently, which cup size is bigger A or B or C? 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