What breast size 3-5 looks like. Shape and size of the ideal female breast

Not all women know their breast size, and even if they are sure that they know, it often turns out to be determined not entirely accurately. Many people rely on in-store fittings, but not everyone has the opportunity to try on dozens of bras.

Moreover, this is simply impossible to do when purchasing from an online store. That is why it is important to know how to take measurements correctly and calculate in advance the ideal size of the belt and bra cups.

How to measure breast size: instructions

To determine the size you will need a soft measuring tape, the one with which dressmakers take measurements. It is best to purchase a special tape rather than use an old one, as the tape will stretch over time and the results will be distorted.

To calculate the size, you need to draw a measuring tape first under the chest and write down the result, then along the most protruding points of the chest through the shoulder blades - also write down the parameters.

Before taking measurements, you should wear the best-fitting bra available. In addition, it should not have a push-up effect. It is recommended to choose a bralette made of thin elastic material.

In order for the measurer to get the most accurate result, you need to know several rules and follow them when determining the size:

Breast size 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 – what is this?

To find out the breast size of women, taking measurements according to the instructions, subtract the first from the second result. First of all, they determine what breast size - 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 - is obtained, according to Russian labeling.

From the table below it can be seen that Bra sizes are numbered from 1 to 10 in 2 cm increments. And the key parameter that helps determine breast size is the convexity of the mammary gland relative to chest.

If the difference between the volumes measured at the convex points of the chest and under the chest is 10-11 cm, then the breast size is 0. If the difference is 16-17 cm, then this is the third size.

How to determine your bra size by the circumference under the bust: 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 – what is your breast size?

If we are talking about manufacturers in Russia, Belarus, Germany, then the volume under the bust will be indicated on the product. Moreover, it is necessary to round the value to five or zero up or down, depending on which number the measured value is closer to.

Breast sizes: how to determine and find out in women? See this table.

A bra with size 75, for example, will fit perfectly both with a girth of 73 and with a girth of 77, because it usually has several fasteners, with the help of which the size is adjusted with a tolerance of 5 cm.

How to determine your bra cup size: a,b c d e f g – what size is this?

Bra cup sizes are often marked with letters: AA, A, B, C, D, E and so on. To determine the fullness of the cups, you should again take measurements and find out what the breast size is in principle. Then they look at the table (see above) to see what letter is marked 1, 2, 3 or any size of interest. Zero, for example, is designated as AA, the first as A, the second as B, the third as C, etc.

Full breast sizes (how to determine, find out from women by measurements is indicated above) are marked with a combination of a number and a letter (letters).

Those. size 75B means that the bra is suitable for women with an underbust girth of 73 to 77 cm and a size 2 bust. Size 80A should be worn by women with an underbust girth of 78 to 82 cm and breast size 1. In the same way, the compliance of any measurements taken with the size is determined.

S, M, L, XL – what size is this?

With some foreign manufacturers, in particular Chinese, the situation is more complicated, since some of them replace the alphanumeric combination only with a letter designation.

For example, the size of the smallest bra corresponding to an underbust girth of 68 cm will be marked as S (for some manufacturers as XS), the most popular sizes – 75 and 80 – will be marked, respectively, as M and L (or as S/M and L /XL, depending on cup volume). XL corresponds to size 80D.

It is typical that bras marked in this way take into account measurements under the bust and bust volume together. In the following table, which is taken from the Aliexpress website, you can see that, for example, size M simultaneously corresponds to sizes 70D, 75B, 75C, and 80A. This corresponds to some extent to the concept of “parallel dimensions,” which will be discussed in more detail below.

All bra sizes: Italy, France, Spain, Australia, USA, England – table

Having learned to determine breast size (how to determine it, ask women in detail above), according to the Russian system, you can easily find out what the markings on underwear from any manufacturer mean and whether the chosen bra is suitable.

British and American-made linen is marked according to measurements in inches, and since an inch is equal to 2.45 cm, then, accordingly, the size will differ by approximately the same factor. Size 70, for example, will match 32, 85 will match 38, etc.

The Italian marking is the simplest, and resembles the usual first, second, third sizes, since the volume under the bust is determined by numbers from 1 to 12, where a girth of 65 cm corresponds to 1, 70 - 2, 75 - 3, etc.

In Australia, it is customary to determine the size of a product using numbers from 8 to 30. French and Spanish manufacturers use a different system: they mark underwear with numbers from 80 to 135 in increments of 5 units, as in Russia.

In some cases, a double size may be indicated in both centimeters and inches separated by a fraction. Then the size will look like 30/65, 32/70, 34/75, 36/80, etc.
This concerns the volume under the bust.

Regardless of the number specified, the fullness of the cup is also taken into account. It is written in the usual way - in Latin letters. But there are slight differences in the markings of the cups, although they are not so significant.

As can be seen from the table, in Italy and Australia they do not use size AA, but instead of the letter E, which is next in order, they use a combination of two D. Because of this, there is a discrepancy of one order of magnitude compared to other markings.

Manufacturers in England and the USA also use DD instead of E. In America you can still find the DDD size, which corresponds to Russian and German F or Italian and English E.

Parallel dimensions

It happens that the bra seems to fit in size, but is worn with some discomfort. If the bra is like this, there may be a gap under the breasts between the body and the cup. In general, the bra fits tightly on the chest and the belt is also taut, but the breasts risk falling out of the hole. In this case, a bra with a too wide belt and a small cup is chosen.

Another situation is when the bra belt is not parallel to the floor, but seems to be pulled up on the back. This happens because the cup is too large, you have to press it with the straps, shortening them, because of this the belt rises on the back.

These and other problems associated with unpleasant sensations when worn or with an imperfect fit, they can be resolved by selecting alternative or adjacent bra sizes.

Therefore, experts recommend trying on cups and belt sizes that differ by 1 unit instead of your traditional size. Moreover, if the cup size increases, the belt size decreases, and vice versa.

For example, with a native breast size of 85B, both a size 90A bra and a size 80C bra may fit better. A summary table of alternative sizes is provided above.

How to determine breast size visually

Determining breast size by eye (how to determine and find out women's breast size by girth has already been discussed), a visual comparison with sports equipment that has a standardized size will help.

Examples:

1. The ping pong ball is the same size as the girl's first breast size.
2. If your breasts look more like a billiard ball, then they are size 1.
3. A size three chest is more consistent with a croquet ball.
4. Fourth size female breast Same size as a handball ball.
5. A size 5 breast is like a football.
6. And size six breasts are the same volume as volleyballs. They are slightly larger than football ones.

How to determine breast size with your hands

Men who happen to touch the breasts of the woman they love can be guided by the position of their hand(s).

It is enough to remember in what position the palm was at that moment:

Which bra to choose as a gift according to breast size

Having determined your breast size by measurements, alphanumeric designation, visual or tactile sensations, you should choose the type of bra.

How to choose a bra as a gift:

1. For the smallest breast size, you should definitely choose a bra with a push up effect.
2. The first breast size can also be adjusted using this bra.
3. For the second breast size, you can purchase underwear without foam inserts, since this size already looks harmonious.
4. For size 3 breasts, it is recommended to choose a bra without inserts, but made of thick enough material to support the breasts.
5. Size 4 is suitable for underwear with elastic inserts.
6. The fifth size requires a bra with wires in the frame and an additional row of fasteners; wide straps are desirable.
7. For breast size six, a rigid frame and wide, durable straps are required.

To accurately determine breast size, it is not enough to take correct measurements; you need to have a good understanding of the markings of different manufacturers. Even the same numbers or letters in the bra labeling different companies may indicate different sizes.

Besides, To choose the perfect bra, you need to try on underwear of parallel sizes, since the landing features differ depending on the brand and collection.

Photo of size zero breasts

Photo of first size breasts

Photo of third size breasts

Photo of size four breasts

Video on how to determine breast size in women

How to correctly determine breast size:

How to find out your bra cup size:

A strict assessment of a woman's breast size for compliance with the third size involves some simple measurements and calculations.

Sizing

Clearly determining a woman's bust size can be important for a variety of reasons. For example, it is precisely this that allows you to choose the right underwear that will fit well and not restrict movement. Therefore, in such cases, it is necessary to stock up on a calculator and a measuring tape in order to make accurate measurements.

First you need to measure the circumference of the torso under the bust. This should be done by pressing the tape tightly to the measurement site - directly under the chest. The second parameter that should be measured is the chest coverage at the most protruding points. The easiest way to navigate this situation is to apply a measuring tape to your nipples. At the same time, it is necessary to make sure that throughout the rest of the length of the tape it is strictly parallel to the floor: sagging of the tape or a change in this angle will inevitably lead to erroneous measurements, which will subsequently result in errors in the selection of linen.

Once the values ​​of these two indicators are obtained, the smaller number should be subtracted from the larger one. The result of such a mathematical operation will be used to determine the bust size. So, if it is 10-11 centimeters, we are talking about the so-called zero size. The difference between the two circles, 12-13 centimeters, corresponds to the first breast size, 14-15 centimeters to the second, 16-17 centimeters to the third, 18-19 centimeters to the fourth, 20-21 centimeters to the fifth.

Third size

Based on the given size range, it becomes obvious that the third bust size is a fairly noticeable characteristic. Therefore, ladies of fragile and asthenic physique are quite rarely its owners. However, from the point of view of the textile industry, any woman can have a third bust size, regardless of her build: for this it is only necessary that the difference between the circumference under the bust and the circumference of her chest fits within the given boundaries.

Wherein precise definition breast size based on tape measurements is not always necessary. In some cases, it is enough to roughly estimate the size of the bust by eye. The easiest way to do this is to draw an analogy in your mind various types fruits: for example, experts say that the owner of a third size bust will have breasts similar in size and shape to a pair of standard-sized grapefruits.

Bra size is determined by two parameters - bust volume and cup size.

Bust volume

Use a measuring tape to measure the circumference just below your bust. The closest value in centimeters, a multiple of 5, will be the bra size in the Russian sizing system. If the bra has Italian, French or English size markings (depending on the country of manufacture), use the correspondence table:

Cup size

Measure across your chest as shown in the picture. Then calculate the difference in volume across the chest and under the chest. The difference in centimeters corresponds to the bra cup size, which can be viewed in the following table:

Difference, see	0-9	10-12	13-15	16-18	19-22	23-25	26-28
Cup size	A.A.	A	B	C	D	E	F

Size calculator

We measure the circumference of the chest at the most protruding point. Let's remember the meaning.

We measure the circumference under the chest. Let's remember the meaning.

Determine the difference between chest girth and underbust girth using a calculator.

WHAT IS AN INTERCHANGEABLE SIZE?

An interchangeable size is an equivalent replacement for the usual size. If the size calculated by the calculator does not suit you, then select other sizes from the diagram below that will also suit you.

2. Briefs, home and beachwear

Measure the circumference of your hips with a measuring tape. Use the size chart:

Website	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Russia	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54
Hip girth	84-91	92-95	96-98	99-101	102-104	105-108	109-112	113-116

3. Swimwear

Measure the circumference of your chest and hips with a measuring tape. Use the size chart:

Website	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Russia	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54
Bust	74-80	82-85	86-89	90-93	94-97	98-102	103-107	108-113
Hip girth	84-90	92-95	96-98	99-101	102-104	105-108	109-112	113-116

4. Clothes

Measure the circumference of your chest, waist and hips with a measuring tape. Please use the size chart.

Beautiful breasts have always been considered a true adornment of every girl. IN different eras parameters of a beautiful female body were very different. For example, in the 16th century, a lady with a chest circumference of less than 100 was considered unworthy of male attention. And in the 18th century, the smaller the chest and waist circumference, the more attention the girl received from suitors.

In the era plastic surgery and silicone implants, you can achieve the desired volume of the mammary glands, despite your natural characteristics. But is it worth spending money on increasing breast size 2? Let's decide what bust size 2 looks like, and what modern men think about it.

What it looks like in the photo and how to measure bust size 2

Do not confuse two concepts: cup size and bust circumference. For example: in the modeling business, it doesn’t matter at all what the girl’s bust size is, it is important that the chest circumference is no more than 90 cm. At the same time, many girls with size 1 have a chest circumference of 95-100. It depends on the volume of the chest.

Step-by-step instructions for measurements:

1. The volume of the chest under the breasts. We take an ordinary sewing centimeter and measure the circumference directly under the mammary glands. We write down the result.
2. Standard bust size. Using the same sewing centimeter, we measure the length of the chest along the most protruding part, i.e. on the nipples. Do not tighten the tape measure too much. It should fit tightly to the skin, but at the same time not squeeze it, thereby reducing the true indicators.
3. Difference. We subtract the first indicator from the standard volume. Now, using the table, we determine the volume of your breasts.

Difference in girth, cm	Bust size
10-11	0
12-13	1
14-15	2
16-17	3
18-19	4
20-21	5
22-23	6

In photo 2, bust size may look different. For example, a bra with push-up volume visually increases the size. You also need to look at age. Young girls have more toned and beautiful breasts than in more mature women.

Figuratively speaking, breast size 2 is usually compared to two oranges. While size 1 is two apples, and size 3 is two grapefruits.

Second breast size: pros and cons

Every thing in this world has both negative and positive sides. And bust size 2 is no exception.

• The smaller the size, the younger the girl (woman) looks than her age;
• Size 2 is better than size 1. There is something to show;
• Scientists have conducted research and found that sizes 2-3 return to normal faster after childbirth and breastfeeding;
• There is no problem with the size of underwear in the store;
• Fits very comfortably in a standard man's palm. This increases the number of fans and, as a result, increases self-esteem;
• Neat small breasts are aristocratic;
• Retains its attractiveness and elasticity, despite age.

• Plus size fashion;
• Teenage girls often develop an inferiority complex due to the small breast size that they carry throughout their lives;
• You cannot wear a strapless bra.

How to increase breast size 2

This question is asked not only by girls who want to be successful with the male half of the planet, but also by women who are about to give birth:

Is it really necessary to change yourself or, even worse, to go under the surgeon’s knife?

From a psychological point of view, all women improve themselves only for men. There are, of course, some exceptions, but where are they not?

Girls use cosmetics, make subcutaneous injections, style their hair, and the like just for the sake of attention from men.

Desire to please opposite sex laid down at the level of our subconscious. But the most common mistake– girls don’t know men’s preferences.

Girls who have pumped up their lips with gel and had false nails done are surprised: “Why is there so little male attention?” Because men are not interested. Nowadays natural beauty is in trend.

A social survey showed that 75% of men would prefer a girl with natural but small breasts. Hence the conclusion: breast augmentation surgery is not necessary. But why then is there such a great demand for this service? The answer is obvious - female complexes.

It starts in adolescence, when the beauty and maturity of a girl is determined among her peers only by the size of her breasts. This gives impetus to the development of an inferiority complex, tightness, stiffness, self-doubt, etc.

In the future, the girl associates all these problems with the size of her bust and falls under the surgeon’s knife. But this does not change the situation, because you need to change inside and overcome yourself.

As for the attitude of men towards women's breasts, this is purely individual.

But it is worth noting that big breasts repels men rather than attracts them. The second - third size is the golden mean between beauty and health.

How does personality influence preferences?

When choosing a partner, either teenagers or psychologically immature men look at a large bust size. Because large breasts are associated with the mother, mother's milk, eternal care and understanding. Such young people are subconsciously looking for a “mommy”.

Men looking for a wife-daughter, or, as they are also called, “daddies,” prefer girls with small breasts. By obvious association. Such a man needs a girl who will admire him, who can be cared for and who will not show a strong character.

Men who prefer an average size (2.3) bust of a woman need a girl friend. She can always give advice and encouragement. She understands perfectly and is not afraid to go on reconnaissance missions with her. Usually such pairs are jokingly called “brother-sister”. Statistically, these are the most strong families. According to surveys - the happiest relationships. But such relationships have one significant drawback - friendship. Very rarely such relationships develop into true selfless love.

You shouldn't change just for a man. Love and appreciate yourself, and then you will be able to find your soul mate, regardless of what bust size you have - first, second or third. Good luck!

And a few more tips on breast enlargement using affordable and simple folk methods.

The bra must be the right size and comfortable to wear. An uncomfortable bra can cause breast disease in women. Therefore, before going to the store, you are faced with the question: How to determine breast size?

After all, only the right bra size will give a woman comfort and confidence.

3 basic steps to find out your bust size:

1. Measure the circumference under the bust.
2. Measure the chest circumference at the most protruding points.
3. Determine your size using our conversion chart.

Now let's take a closer look at how to correctly complete these steps.

Measuring the required parameters

In order to determine the size of your bust, you need to take into account the girth under the bust and the girth of the chest at the most protruding points.

Measurements are taken with a regular measuring tape. You need to do this when you are wearing the bra that makes your breasts look beautiful and fits perfectly.

However, it should not be with foam rubber or other volume-increasing effects (push up). Of course, you can measure everything you need yourself, but a more accurate result will be obtained if someone else does it.

The main parameters are the girth under the bust and at the most protruding points.

Instructions:

1. We measure the circumference under the chest (usually determined in centimeters), the measuring tape should fit your body quite tightly.
2. We also determine the circumference of the chest in centimeters based on the most protruding points; the measuring tape should lie horizontally and freely, not tighten the chest. A more accurate measurement would be when your arms are down.

Now you can determine the size of underwear that will suit you. It usually consists of numbers indicating the underbust size and letters indicating the cup size, such as 75C.

There is also an international size marking, which consists only of letters.

Volume under the bust

There may be a slight problem when determining the digital size parameter. If the circumference under the bust is 75 or 80 cm, then everything is clear. What if he is, for example, 76 or 79 cm?

Below is a table for determining breast size:

Volume under the bust	Size in numbers
63-67 cm	65
68-72 cm	70
73-77 cm	75
78-82 cm	80
83-87 cm	85
88-92 cm	90
93-97 cm	95
98-102 cm	100
103-107 cm	105
108-112 cm	110
113-117 cm	115
118-122 cm	120

This designation of bra size relative to the volume under the bust is used by manufacturers in Russia, Germany, and Belarus.

The Italians designate the size with numbers from 1 to 12, Australia starts from 8 to 30 in increments of 2 cm, with the same increment, but starting from 30, corset lingerie manufacturers in England, the USA and Ukraine determine the volume under the bust.

The manufacturer's advice is to determine breast size with a tolerance of 4 cm!

Correspondence of sizes of Russia, Germany, Belarus to other manufacturers:

Russia, Germany, Belarus	Italy	Australia	England, USA, Ukraine	France, Spain
65	1	8	30	80
70	2	10	32	85
75	3	12	34	90
80	4	14	36	95
85	5	16	38	100
90	6	18	40	105
95	7	20	42	110
100	8	22	44	115
105	9	24	46	120
110	10	26	48	125
115	11	28	50	130
120	12	30	52	135

There are international markings that use Latin letters in the same way as when designating clothing sizes.

Correspondence between Russian and international designations for underbust volume:

• 65 - XS,
• 70 - S,
• 75 - M,
• 80 - L,
• 85 - XL,
• 90 - XXL,
• 95 - XXXL,
• 100 - XXXXL.

How to determine your cup size

The size of the bra cups is very important, because the breasts should be comfortable, they should not “dangle”, but they should not bulge.

Then you will look beautiful.

Almost everywhere, cup sizes are indicated in Latin letters from A to H; double letters can be used. Although cup sizes indicated by numbers on bras are almost never found, some people still understand this designation more clearly.

To determine the size of the cups, you will need both measurements that you took: the volume under the bust and the bust volume at the maximum protruding points, all in centimeters. From the second we subtract the first and get the difference in centimeters.

Correspondence to the difference in volume and cup size:

Volume difference in centimeters	Letter size designation	Digital size designation
until 10-11	A.A.	0
12-14	A	1
15-16	B	2
17-18	C	3
19-20	D	4
21-22	E	5
23-24	F	6
25-26	G	7
27 and above	H	8

Manufacturers in different countries may indicate your bra cup size slightly differently. French and Spanish corsetry products are marked with the same letters as Russian or Belarusian ones.

Correspondence of Italian and Australian cup sizes to Russian ones:

• AA - absent,
• A - A,
• B-B
• C - C,
• D - D,
• E - DD,
• F - E,
• G - F,

Correspondence between English and American cup sizes:

• AA - AA,
• A - A,
• B-B
• C - C,
• D - D,
• E - DD,
• F - E in England, DDD/E in the USA,
• G-F.

An example of determining bust sizes

You measured the volume under the chest, let's assume it turned out to be 79 centimeters. This means you need a bra marked 80. Next, measure your chest volume, let’s say 94 centimeters. We count: 94-79=15. This difference corresponds to a B cup size.

So that's 80B. However, do not forget about the difference in designations used by manufacturers in different countries; in order to make the correct choice, you need to find a match in the volume under the breasts and in the size of the cups.

On a note:

• To ensure that your measurements correspond to reality and not to your desired image, follow these rules: Measure your breasts while wearing an appropriately sized bra that does not exaggerate or reduce the size of your bust. It should fit you like a glove.
• When measuring your underbust girth, you should exhale, place the tape measure firmly under your chest and hold it parallel to the floor.
• In order to correctly measure the girth at the protruding points, you need to stand up straight and firmly place the centimeter strictly horizontally around the circumference.

Parallel dimensions

Even if you are absolutely sure that your bust size is determined correctly and are used to buying underwear with a certain marking, you should not neglect trying on bras of so-called parallel sizes.

At the same time, try on 1-2 other sizes.

It happens that a model of her size does not fit very well, but a different ratio of cups and volume under the bust turns out to be more advantageous. Experienced sellers will always recommend trying on one or two parallel sizes.

Example of interchangeability of bra sizes

• 75A - 75B,
• 80A - 75B,
• For size 75B, can models with a larger cup and less volume under the bust (70C) or models with a smaller cup and larger volume (80A) be suitable?
• For size 80B it is worth trying on another 75C and 70D,
• Instead of 85B you can try 80C and 75D,
• Try on 85C and 80D along with 90B.

This difference in size is mainly due to differences in the features of the models. The shape of the cups, the fastening and shape of the straps, even the fabric - all this can be decisive in choosing one of the parallel sizes. It happens that some models are suitable, for example, only 80A, while others only 75B.

Surprising but true
More than 70% of women do not know their breast size, or at least cannot name it accurately. When asked what size your bust is, the answer is often “probably two” or “at least three”, but nothing more.

Why is all this needed?

Today we have a large selection of everything, including underwear and clothing. There are a lot of beautiful lingerie today, you can choose by color and design. The choice of models is also large depending on the cut and additional accessories.

When we come to the store, we don’t really think about how to determine our breast size, because there is a seller who will offer several options. In principle, if you buy lingerie in a store, you don’t have to worry about remembering your breast size. However, it will be more convenient for you if you start trying on the most suitable specimens. However, you can’t try on underwear in all stores, and when choosing a gift, it’s not always convenient to ask about sizes. If trying on is not allowed, then you cannot do without knowing the size, although the store can take measurements and help you decide.

Accurate knowledge of your parameters will be needed when purchasing lingerie through online stores. The Internet offers this huge selection a wide variety of bras that it is very difficult to resist and impossible to try on. At the same time, carefully read all the information that is given on the website on determining the size of different manufacturers: in different countries, the sizes of women's underwear are designated differently. Some sites offer online sizing for underwear. You just need to take your measurements and enter them correctly into the form fields.

In general, it’s worth knowing how to find out your bust size or how to choose the right bra as a gift for your loved one, without asking her unnecessary questions.

If you have made a successful purchase, then it is worth remembering what brand of bra you bought, but at the same time, take into account the article number or model name. Then in next time the purchase will also be successful. Many women wear one or two models that suit them best and buy them. Successful styles are not discontinued for a long time, they are only designed differently.

Tips for men: 3 ways to independently determine the size of a woman’s breasts

If men are reading this article (after all, many of them give gifts to women), then they may need information on how to determine the bust size of their beloved. Of course, the ideal option is to ask her and remember or write it down. However, not everyone considers this convenient, and you need to take care of this in advance for the surprise to be a success.

To choose the “right” gift, a man can act in several ways:

1. Try to determine visually
2. Measure with your hands,
3. Look at the markings on the bra the woman is wearing.

1. Visual method

Some people are good at determining size visually. Especially if the bra is on a mannequin.

You can also ask the store clerk to select lingerie that will suit a woman with a similar figure.

Below are photos of breast sizes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5:

1 bust size
2 bust size
3 bust size
4 bust size
5 bust size
First breast size
Second breast size