How to know the size of the breasts

Unlike what you tend to think, the truth is that original and truly few women actually use the correct bra size, depending on the size of their breasts.

Many times because they do not know the size of their breasts and tend to use wrong sizes for lack of knowledge; but at other times they do it knowingly: for example, when a woman with very large breasts uses smaller bras to disguise her breasts, or when a woman with small breasts uses larger bras to provide something more in appearance and shape.

Both situations are a complete mistake, since did you know that they can cause different health problems? For example, when using an unsuitable bra size it is common for poor blood circulation to occur in this area, as well as annoying and uncomfortable back pains or even in the breasts themselves.

But the discomfort does not end here, because in addition to health problems that affect your circulation, your back or your breasts may also arise rather aesthetic problems, such as sagging breasts.

Therefore, a good idea is to know some Tips for choosing the correct bra size and above all, How to know the size of breasts so that the choice of the bra is much simpler. But what about the size of the cup? It is an equally important element, and essential for the bra to remain as comfortable as possible.

Useful tips to calculate the size of the bra depending on the cup

In Spain as far as the size of fasteners is concerned, the same size is followed in France, which means that the size of the fasteners consists of a number (multiple of 80 and 105) and a capital letter (A, B, C, D and E).

And what do these two data mean? While the figure measures the thorax just below the submammary groove, the letter indicates the cup, the chest measurement (in its most voluminous area) as well as the projection of the breasts.

And, precisely, to know the appropriate cup size according to the contour of the back you only have to measure your thorax below the breasts and add 15.

Let's take an example: if your submammary contour measures 75 centimeters, you must add 15 to 75, which would give 90. This means that your bra size is 90.

Now you must obtain the measurement of the breast volume; that is, the perimeter with the breasts included. This figure will be subtracted from the contour dimension, which will help you calculate the size of the cup.

So, for example, if the figure is 15, your glass will be B. However, you just have to guide yourself according to the following figures: A (12 cm), B (15 cm), C (18 cm), D ( 21 cm) and E (24 cm).

Trick to know the cup size of your breasts

In addition to the advice indicated above, there is also a useful trick for knowing the cup size of your breasts.

To determine the size of the cup of your breasts, you will first need to put on a cloth or cotton bra, which will raise the breast without pressing it. Then, with the help of a tape measure in centimeters or inches, measure your rib cage with your nipples as reference.

How to know the cup size of breasts using tape measure in inches

If for example your bust measurement is 35 and that of your torso 32, you must subtract both results (for example 35-32), and the final result (3) compare it with the following table:

AA Cup = less than 1 inch.
Cup A = 1.
Cup B = 2.
Cup C = 3.
Cup D = 4.
DD cup = 5.

How to know the cup size of breasts using tape measure in centimeters

If for example your bust measurement is 86 and that of your torso 84 you must subtract both quantities, and the final result (2) compare it with the following table: