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UK Bra Size Calculator
Find Your Perfect British Fit

Enter your underbust and bust measurements below β€” in inches or centimetres β€” and get your exact UK bra size instantly, including sister sizes and personalised fit advice.

2measurements needed
12+UK cup sizes covered
100%free to use
Underbust (band) Snugly under bust, tape level all around
Fullest bust Loosely across fullest point, don't compress
Calculate Enter both numbers and press the button

UK Bra Size Calculator

Measure snugly under your bust. Round odd numbers up by 1.
Measure loosely around the fullest part of your chest.
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Your UK bra size
UK band size
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UK cup size
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Difference
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Equiv. sizes
UK sister sizes β€” same cup volume, different band
UK fit tip

UK Bra Size Chart

Complete UK cup sizes by underbust-to-bust difference, with international conversions

UK cup sizes by underbust-to-bust difference in inches
Difference (in) UK Cup Example UK Size US Equivalent EU Equivalent
0–½"AA34AAAAAA
1"A34AAA
2"B34BBB
3"C34CCC
4"D34DDD
5"DD34DDDDE
6"E34EDDD / FF
7"F34FGG
8"FF34FFHH
9"G34GII
10"GG34GGJJ
11"H34HKK
12"HH34HHLL
Definition

A UK bra size calculator converts your underbust and bust measurements into a British-standard bra size, expressed as an even number (band) and a letter or double-letter (cup). UK cup sizing uses a unique progression β€” AA, A, B, C, D, DD, E, F, FF, G, GG, H, HH β€” which differs from US sizing after the DD cup.

How UK Bra Sizing Works

UK bra sizing is based on two measurements: the underbust (for the band) and the fullest bust (for the cup). The band size is the underbust measurement rounded up to the nearest even number β€” so a 31-inch underbust gives a UK 32 band, and a 33-inch gives a UK 34 band.

The cup size is determined by subtracting the band measurement from the bust measurement. Each inch of difference corresponds to one UK cup size, using the British progression of letters. This is where UK sizing diverges from US sizing β€” particularly at and above a DD cup.

"UK bra sizing after DD cup uses E, F, FF, G, GG, H β€” not DDD or G as in US sizing. Always check the brand's country when buying online."

UK cup letter progression explained

  • 1 inch difference = A cup
  • 2 inches = B cup
  • 3 inches = C cup
  • 4 inches = D cup
  • 5 inches = DD cup (same as US DD)
  • 6 inches = E cup (US calls this DDD or F)
  • 7 inches = F cup (US calls this G)
  • 8 inches = FF cup (US calls this H)
  • 9 inches = G cup (US calls this I)

UK vs US vs EU Bra Sizing β€” Key Differences

The most common source of confusion when shopping across borders is the divergence of cup letters after DD. UK and EU sizing both use E for a 6-inch difference; US sizing uses DDD or F. UK uses FF for an 8-inch difference; most other systems use H. Always check the conversion table above when buying from non-UK brands.

Band sizes are also calculated slightly differently. In EU sizing, bands are expressed in centimetres (60, 65, 70, 75, 80...) rather than inches. A UK band 34 corresponds to EU band 75. The converter built into the result panel above handles this automatically.

Sister Sizes in UK Bra Sizing

Sister sizes work identically in UK sizing as in any other system: going up one band size and down one cup letter preserves the same cup volume. This is useful across UK retailers because brand sizing varies β€” even between Marks & Spencer, ASOS, and Bravissimo, a 34D may fit differently.

If a UK 34D fits in cup volume but the band is slightly loose, try a 32E. If the band is tight, try a 36C. All three contain the same breast volume in the UK system.

Common UK Bra Fitting Mistakes

  • Using the old "add 4 inches" rule: This outdated method was developed for rigid vintage bras and consistently leads to too-large a band. Measure your actual underbust.
  • Treating UK and US labels as identical: After DD cup, UK and US cup letters diverge significantly. A UK 34F is not the same as a US 34F.
  • Buying by label size across UK brands: Sizing varies between Marks & Spencer, Next, Debenhams, Bravissimo, and ASOS. Use your measurements, not the label.
  • Ignoring the band: The band provides 80% of a bra's support. If the band rides up at the back, it is too large β€” not too tight.
  • Never remeasuring: UK women's bodies change with weight, age, pregnancy, and hormonal cycles. Remeasure every 1–2 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UK bra sizing, measurement, and fit