Fit
Size guide
Common conversions between sizing systems. Houses differ, so the shop’s own chart decides.
Bra bands
The band in each common system. Cups are listed below.
| EU | UK and US | France | Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 30 | 80 | 1 |
| 70 | 32 | 85 | 2 |
| 75 | 34 | 90 | 3 |
| 80 | 36 | 95 | 4 |
| 85 | 38 | 100 | 5 |
| 90 | 40 | 105 | 6 |
| 95 | 42 | 110 | 7 |
Bra cups
Cup letters part ways after D, so read the system a label uses.
| EU | UK | US |
|---|---|---|
| A | A | A |
| B | B | B |
| C | C | C |
| D | D | D |
| E | DD | DD or E |
| F | E | DDD or F |
| G | F | G |
Women’s briefs
Letters and dress sizes, as many European houses print them.
| Letter | EU | UK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 34 | 6 | 2 |
| S | 36 | 8 | 4 |
| M | 38 | 10 | 6 |
| L | 40 | 12 | 8 |
| XL | 42 | 14 | 10 |
| XXL | 44 | 16 | 12 |
Men’s underwear
German and Austrian houses often print a number instead of a letter.
| Letter | German size | Waist, inches |
|---|---|---|
| S | 4 | 28 to 30 |
| M | 5 | 32 to 34 |
| L | 6 | 36 to 38 |
| XL | 7 | 40 to 42 |
| XXL | 8 | 44 to 46 |
Measuring
- Band: snug, level, directly under the bust.
- Bust: loose, level, across the fullest part.
- Waist: at the narrowest part of the torso, without pulling the tape tight.
- Hips: level, around the fullest part.