Bras are technical garments with complicated sizing works. This means that not all women who wear G cup bras are actual G cups. Bra sizing works can be quite confusing, that’s why we are going to explain further.

According to research, most women wear the wrong bra size especially when the cup letters doesn’t translate to cup volume. This is also why sometimes the measured and actual bra sizes differ.

Bra Sizes Explained: Finding the Right Bra Size

Let’s first look at traditional bra sizing. The measurements are usually determined based on the cup size, which is the letter and band size in number. In this case, we use a tape measure wrapping it around the breasts and ribcage.

You can also opt to answer some questions that typically match you with a recommended bra style and size depending on the shape of your breasts. Both options should leave you with a letter and number which is now the bra size.

Read our guide on how to measure bra size. Alternatively, check the video below for the step by step instructions:

Determining Bra Cup Sizes

Determining the bra cup size is quite challenging. For reference, all cups with band size 34 are usually considered “true cup” sizes. This loosely translates to a 32AA being an AA cup just like how a 34B is typically a B cup.

Even so, a 34B, 32C, 30D and 36A have the same cup volume. All the three bra sizes are B cups regardless of the difference in letters. This is known as sister sizing in the lingerie world.

For reference, check the bra sizing chart below. The bra sizes across the same row have the same cup volume aka sister sizes. Let’s compare a cup size – women who wear 32D bra sizes are C cups. The easiest way to know your cup size on the chart is by locating the bra size then checking the letter it’s paired up with in the same row.

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Are Sister Sizes Important?

Sister sizes always come in handy when you are looking to make some adjustments on your actual bra size.

For instance, the band size is a bit loose but the cups fit perfectly. In this case, you’ll need to go up a cup size and down a band size so as not to interfere with the cup volume. If you only reduce the band size, the cups will be too small and vice versa.

A 36F and 34F have different cup volumes while a 34G and 36F have the same cup volume.

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