Using A Bra Size Calculator To Measure Bra Size
Written by Elle Ashley Love on October 17th, 2009 in Self Development.
Bra size calculators are available on many websites and make the process much simpler. But apparently, they do not do any of the measuring for you. Therefore it is vital to know how to use this very helpful tool. The purpose of a bra size calculator is basically to convert automatically for you the measurements you took into bra sizes. Here are the steps you need to follow in calculating bra size:
Step 1: Band size measurement. You should be able to know your band size by taking the areas of your chest above and below your bust. This measurement is required for the following step hence you have to do it at best possible. The recommended tool to use – a flexible measuring tape. Take measurements wearing your bra and have it wrapped over your chest. After having the both numbers below and above your busts, enter it into into the calculator.
Note: coming to this stage, some calculators will need your band size, but some others will require you to wait for all the fields to be filled out before calculating sizes.
Step 2: Getting what is your cup size. To determine what is your cup size is definitely not as complicated as you expected. Using the same flexible measuring tape, take the circumference of the peak point of your breasts and put the numbers into the “cup size” column. Next you should click on the button to process your request which usually is “calculate” or “enter” or “go”. In bra language you should get your bra size.
Do note that different countries have different ways to measure bra sizes. Hence it is very important to match the calculator to the country you stay and make sure same units of measurements are made.
Step 3: Try fitting different bras For obvious reasons, no matter how accurate your measuring can be, you really shouldn’t pick up any bra that matches the calculated size. As you know, cup and band sizes can vary quite largely factoring the brands and even the models you seek after. At the end of the day you require a bra that really suits you comfortably. And if calculating bra size is done correctly, it shouldn’t take you too long to find the right one. A good bra will look right, and overall feel right for you.
To sum up a bra size calculator is really something that is very simple to use. However do make sure you do it once a while and you will feel that it is worthwhile.
Knowing your bra size may not be a difficult thing for you but prior to making your next bra purchase, be sure to visit Elle’s advice on how to use a bra size calculator. Elle is an bra lover and owner of Intimates Bras with the aim to share information other women with similar interest.
