How bra size is determined
Bra sizing uses two measurements: the band (underbust circumference) and the bust (fullest part of the chest). The band measurement determines the band size, while the difference between bust and band determines the cup size. Each inch or centimetre of difference maps to a cup letter, though the exact mapping varies by country.
UK and US systems use inches and share band numbers, but cup letter progressions diverge after D. The EU system uses centimetres and rounds to the nearest five for the band. AU sizing closely follows UK conventions but can vary by brand.