The sizes increase in steps of 2 cm and the names continue alphabetically with B (14-16 cm), C (16-18 cm), and so on. Cups usually start with size AA or A, which represent an over/under bust difference of 10-12 cm and 12-14 cm respectively. Some bra brands specialize in less common sizes.Įuropean and International band (but not cup) naming and measurements are identical to the Japanese and Korean conventions.ĮU / Int cup sizes refer to the difference between over bust and the rounded down under bust measurements. Availability of sizes depend on the brand and customer demand.

Most brands start at 65 or 70 which corresponds approximately to 30 and 32 in US/UK. There is no 'smallest' or 'biggest' band size as the sizes depend on customer demand. Under bust measurements are always rounded down to the nearest multiple of 5. For example, '75' is the size label for under bust measurement 75-80 cm. The band size is a 'label' which derives its name from the under bust measurement. Learn why most women choose too big band size and too small cups.Įuropean and International band sizes are divided in steps of 5 cm and named 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, and so on.

If you are between two cup sizes, choose the bigger. If you are between two band sizes, choose the smaller. The number represents the bra band size, and the letter represents the cup size.īands are measured tightly under bust, cups are measured loosely over the fullest part of the bust. The European (EU) and International (Int) sizing conventions are based on measurements in centimeters. Use size conversion charts to compare European (EU) size with other conventions. EU and Int can also be mixed, for example 'EU/Int 75D'. The abbreviation is written in conjunctions with the size, for example 'EU 75D' or '75D (EU)'. About EU / Int Sizing ConventionĮuropean sizes are abbreviated as EU and are also known as International (Int or Intl). Due to the large amount sizes, the tables are divided by cups. The sizing data is verified for accuracy and can be used as reference. EU / Int bra sizes are shown in centimeters and inches.

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