Bra Sizes - International Fitting Standards

International Fitting Standards

Bra-labeling systems used around the world are at times misleading and confusing. Cup and band sizes vary around the world. In countries that have adopted the European EN 13402 dress-size standard, the torso is measured in centimetres and rounded to the nearest multiple of 5 cm. Bra-fitting experts in the United Kingdom state that many women who buy off the rack without a professional assistance wear up to two sizes too small.

Approximate (band) size equivalents between various systems
Under bust (cm)	58–62	63–67	68–72	73–77	78–82	83–87	88–92	93–97	98–102	103–107	108–112	113–117	118–122	123–127	128–132	133–137	138+
EU	60	65	70	75	80	85	90	95	100	105	110	115	120	125	130	135	140
FR, BE, ES	75	80	85	90	95	100	105	110	115	120	125	130	135	140	145	150	155
IT	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16
US, UK (in)	28	30	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
AU, NZ	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32	34	36
UK dress	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32	34	36

There are several sizing systems in different countries. Most use the chest circumferences measurement system and lettered cup sizes, but there are some significant differences. Many bras available usually come in 36 sizes.

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