Wearing a bra is essential for women as it can protect breast development and prevent wardrobe malfunctions. However, when purchasing a bra, it is necessary to choose the size based on one’s bust measurement. So, what does a C cup size mean?
What is the size of a C cup?
A C cup refers to the difference between the upper bust measurement and the lower bust measurement being within 15 cm. Depending on the lower bust measurement, common sizes include 70C, 75C, 80C, 85C, etc. The cup size is determined by its depth. The measurement of the fullest part of the breast (one of the three measurements) minus the measurement around the base of the breast determines the cup size, and the difference between cup sizes is resolved with a sufficiently long band.
Steps to Determine Bra Size
Step 1: Measure the lower bust. Stand upright and use a soft measuring tape to measure around the body just below the breasts, at the position of the underwire when wearing a bra. The value obtained is the lower bust measurement.
Step 2: Measure the upper bust. Lean forward at a 45-degree angle and use a soft measuring tape to measure around the fullest part of the breasts. If the breasts are sagging or spreading, lean forward at a 90-degree angle for measurement.
Step 3: Calculate the cup size. Cup size = upper bust measurement – lower bust measurement. If the difference is within 10 cm, it is an A cup; a difference within 12.5 cm is a B cup; a difference within 15 cm is a C cup, with 2.5 cm as the interval length for cup size changes.
Step 4: Determine the bra size. Add the lower bust measurement to the cup size. For example, if the upper bust is 83 cm and the lower bust is 71 cm, then the cup is B, and the bra size would be 70B.
What Does a 96 cm Bust Measurement Mean?
This converts to an international size closest to 42. The commonly referred numbers in the UK system, such as 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, actually do not relate to breast size; these numbers refer to the size of the underbust measurement. The UK sizes correspond to metric sizes as follows: 32=70, 34=75, 36=80, 38=85, 40=90, 42=95.
A C cup size means that the difference between the upper and lower bust measurements is within 15 cm. Depending on the lower bust size, it can be categorized as 70C, 75C, 80C, or 85C. It is important to understand that the cup size is determined by its depth.