My friend and I were discussing what is bigger.a 38C or a 36D. I'm talking about the actual cup size, not the band size. I know a 38 is bigger than 36, that's basic math. I just wanna know what the difference is in the cup size.
Answer:
Inch-based system
Sizing varies considerably between garments produced by different manufacturers; even professional bra fitters often produce inconsistent results. There is currently no commonly agreed formal standard that defines an inch-based bra-size system. Due to these uncertainties in labeling, customers should always verify whether the garment fits well, rather than rely entirely on the labeled bra size. The method described below attempts to approximate current practice in the United States and United Kingdom.[1]. All measurements are in inches.
* First measure tightly around the torso, directly underneath the breasts. This is the frame size, or underband.
* To calculate the band size, add 5 in if the frame size is an odd number, or 4 in if it is even (bras are generally available in band sizes separated by two inches, all labeled by an even number)
* Next measure around the chest including the fullest part of the breasts, while standing straight with arms to the side. This is the bust size or overbust.
* The cup size is then the difference between the bust size and the band size, converted into a letter using the following table:
Bust size minus band size (inches) Cup size
0 in to 0.5 in AA
0.5 in to 1 in A
1 in to 2 in B
2 in to 3 in C
3 in to 4 in D
4 in... etc.
The actual volume of the bra cup depends not only on the cup size calculated as above, but also increases with the band size. In fact, most bra manufacturers use the same cup volume for bras which are related by an increase in cup size and a decrease in band size. For instance, the cup volume is the same for 30D, 32C, 34B, 36A, etc. It is for this reason that bra sizes have "sister sizes" which are related in this way by having the same cup volume (e.g. 32C and 34B). Although it is important that a wearer has a correctly fitting bra, it is sometimes possible that two adjacent sister sizes fit equally well, since the cups are the same size, and the difference in band size can be accommodated by fastening the back strap on a different hook.
The D is bigger, but since bras are made with a fair amount of wiggle room, a voluptuous 38 C could wear a 36D, and a smaller D-cup could comfortably wear the 38 C. You should always try on a bra, and the cups should fit smoothly to your breasts, while the strap on the back should not be hitched up or squishing your back fat. Sizes vary a *lot* from manufacturer to manufacturer, which is why they come with multiple hooks on the back.
A whole cup size that's the difference which means that your friend with the D cup is bigger than you with the C cup. Bra sizes go by both band size and cup size. They start at cup size AA-on up to amazing sizes I knew a girl that wore a 50 double F. Imagine how big that is!
The farther along in the alphabet, the larger the cup.
AA is smaller than A
A is smaller than B
B is smaller than C
and so on.
bra sizes can go really high D is the largest I know of but they go bigger frist comes
AA 32, 34, 36, 38
A 32, 34, 36, 38 etc....... b, c, d
the 38C
D is bigger
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