Indian Bra Size Calculator & Converter
Calculate your Indian bra size in inches or centimetres, convert instantly to US, UK, EU & FR — with sister sizes and Zivame, Clovia, Enamor & Jockey India fit notes.
How to measure correctly
- Wear a non-padded bra or no bra for accurate readings.
- Underbust: wrap tape snugly around your ribcage directly under the bust. Keep tape parallel to the floor. Exhale and measure in inches or cm.
- Overbust: measure around the fullest part of your bust. Tape should be loose enough to slide a finger underneath.
- Stand naturally — don’t lift arms or lean forward. Both measurements in the same posture.
- Round to the nearest ½ inch (or 0.5 cm) for best accuracy.
International Size Conversions
Your Sister Sizes (Same Cup Volume)
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What Is the Indian Bra Sizing System?
Indian bra sizing follows the UK-style system: inch-based band numbers (28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38…) paired with the extended UK cup letter alphabet (A, B, C, D, DD, E, F, FF, G). Band size is derived from your underbust measurement — 73–77 cm (28.5–30.5 inches) equals a band 34. Cup size is the difference between your overbust and underbust in centimetres or inches. Major Indian brands including Zivame, Clovia, Enamor, Amante, and Jockey India all follow this UK-style sizing, making Indian bra sizing directly equivalent to UK sizing with no conversion needed for the cup letters.
India’s lingerie market is one of the fastest-growing in the world, driven by the rapid expansion of e-commerce platforms like Zivame and Clovia, rising disposable incomes, and increasing awareness of correct bra fitting. Despite this growth, the vast majority of Indian women — estimates range from 70% to 85% — are wearing incorrectly sized bras, most in bands that are too large and cups that are too small.
The Indian bra sizing system inherited its structure from British sizing conventions, a legacy of the colonial era. Indian brands adopted the UK inch-based band system and UK extended cup alphabet, meaning a 34C purchased from Enamor or Jockey India uses the same logic as a 34C purchased from Marks & Spencer in the UK. This alignment makes it easy for Indian shoppers to buy from UK or Australian retailers and vice versa — the cup letters translate directly with only a band number adjustment for AU sizes.
Where Indian sizing creates confusion is at the international interface with US brands. A shopper who wears a 34E in Zivame terms is wearing a US 34DDD at Victoria’s Secret — the same cup volume, but completely different labels. This is the primary source of sizing errors when Indian shoppers purchase from American platforms.
Indian bands follow the UK system — inch-based numbers derived from underbust centimetres.
Indian cup letters follow the UK progression — each step is approximately 2.5 cm of additional volume.
- Indian bra sizing follows the UK system — same band numbers (28–46) and same cup letters (A, B, C, D, DD, E, F, FF, G)
- Indian 34C = UK 34C = AU 12C — cup letters are directly interchangeable with UK and AU
- Indian 34E = US 34DDD — the most common confusion point between Indian and American sizing
- Zivame, Clovia, Enamor, Amante, and Jockey India all follow UK-style sizing
- Indian sizing is cm-based internally — your underbust cm maps directly to your band number
How to Measure Your Indian Bra Size
You need two measurements: your underbust (ribcage below the bust) and your overbust (fullest part of the bust). Both in inches or centimetres. A soft tape measure gives the best result.
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Prepare correctly
Wear a non-padded bra or no bra. Stand naturally in front of a mirror with arms relaxed at your sides. Padded bras add 2–4 cm to your overbust reading and shift your cup result by one or two letters.
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Measure your underbust
Wrap the tape snugly around your ribcage directly beneath your bust. The tape must be parallel to the floor and level all the way around — not dipping at the back. Exhale fully and record in centimetres or inches. This gives your Indian band size: 73–77 cm (28.5–30.5 in) = band 34.
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Measure your overbust
Measure around the fullest point of your bust. Keep the tape loose enough to slide one finger underneath — you want your natural shape, not compressed. Keep the tape horizontal across your back.
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Calculate your Indian band
Match your underbust to the chart: 63–67 cm = 30, 68–72 cm = 32, 73–77 cm = 34, 78–82 cm = 36, 83–87 cm = 38, 88–92 cm = 40. If you fall on a boundary, try both — start with the smaller band.
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Calculate your cup letter
Subtract underbust from overbust: 11–13 cm = A, 14–16 cm = B, 17–18 cm = C, 19–21 cm = D, 22–23 cm = DD, 24–26 cm = E, 27–28 cm = F, 29–31 cm = FF. Indian sizing uses the UK cup progression — each step is approximately 2.5 cm.
Remeasure every six months, or after any weight change of 3 kg or more, pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Zivame’s fit data shows the majority of Indian women who use their online fitting tool discover they are wearing a band 2–4 sizes too large and a cup 1–2 sizes too small. A two-minute home measurement prevents this entirely.
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Open the Indian Bra Size Calculator →Indian Bra Size Chart (Underbust Reference)
This chart is the sizing reference used by Zivame, Clovia, Enamor, Triumph India, and Jockey India — all of which follow the UK-style band system derived from underbust centimetres.
Indian sizes compared with UK, US, AU, and EU systems
| Indian Band | Underbust (cm) | Underbust (in) | UK Band | AU Band | EU Band | FR Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 58–62 | 23–24.5 | 28 | AU 6 | 65 | 80 |
| 30 | 63–67 | 25–26.5 | 30 | AU 8 | 70 | 85 |
| 32 | 68–72 | 26.5–28.5 | 32 | AU 10 | 75 | 90 |
| 34 | 73–77 | 28.5–30.5 | 34 | AU 12 | 80 | 95 |
| 36 | 78–82 | 30.5–32.5 | 36 | AU 14 | 85 | 100 |
| 38 | 83–87 | 32.5–34.5 | 38 | AU 16 | 90 | 105 |
| 40 | 88–92 | 34.5–36 | 40 | AU 18 | 95 | 110 |
| 42 | 93–97 | 36.5–38 | 42 | AU 20 | 100 | 115 |
| 44 | 98–102 | 38.5–40 | 44 | AU 22 | 105 | 120 |
Indian Cup to US, UK, EU Cup Conversion
Indian bra cup letters follow the UK system exactly. The only source of confusion for Indian shoppers is when buying from US brands — where the cup letters diverge above D cup. The table below maps every Indian cup letter to its international equivalents.
| Indian / UK Cup | US Cup | EU Cup | AU Cup | Overbust − Underbust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | AA | AA | AA | 8–10 cm / 3–4 in |
| A | A | A | A | 11–13 cm / 4–5 in |
| B | B | B | B | 14–16 cm / 5–6 in |
| C | C | C | C | 17–18 cm / 6–7 in |
| D | D | D | D | 19–21 cm / 7–8 in |
| DD | DD | E | DD | 22–23 cm / 8–9 in |
| E | DDD | F | E | 24–26 cm / 9–10 in |
| F | DDDD/G | G | F | 27–28 cm / 10–11 in |
| FF | G/H | H | FF | 29–31 cm / 11–12 in |
| G | H/I | I | G | 32–33 cm / 12–13 in |
Many Indian shoppers believe that a D cup is large and anything above DD is unusual. In the UK-style system used by Indian brands, D is the fourth cup letter and DD is the fifth — out of fifteen letters that continue through E, F, FF, G, GG, H. Zivame’s own fitting data shows that a significant proportion of their customers who complete the online size finder are placed in D cup or above. The perception that D is large is a cultural misconception, not a reflection of sizing reality.
What Are Sister Sizes in Indian Bras?
Sister sizes are bra sizes with the same cup volume but different band widths. They are essential when your exact size is out of stock, or when a bra runs slightly differently to the label.
The sister size rule
- Smaller band, larger cup letter: If your 34C band rides up, try 32D. Same volume, tighter band.
- Larger band, smaller cup letter: If your 34C band digs in, try 36B. Same volume, looser band.
| Size | Band Feel | Cup Volume | When to Try It |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32D | Tighter | Same | Your 34C band rides up or feels loose |
| 34C | Standard | Same | Your primary size |
| 36B | Looser | Same | Your 34C band digs in or feels tight |
Different breast shapes require different Indian bra fits — major Indian brands all follow UK-style cup grading
Indian Bra Brand Sizing Differences
Most major Indian brands follow the UK-style sizing standard, but construction differences mean the same label can fit very differently across brands.
Zivame IN
India’s largest lingerie e-commerce platform. Zivame stocks its own label and third-party brands. Their own-label sizing follows the UK-style standard closely and is considered the Indian market benchmark for accurate sizing.
Fit: True to Indian size in Zivame’s own label. Third-party brands on Zivame — especially international imports — may use their own country’s sizing system.
Clovia IN
Popular for stylish, affordable lingerie across bands 28–46. Clovia’s bands tend to run slightly roomy — many customers find sizing down one band gives a better fit. Cups follow the UK standard.
Fit: Bands run slightly roomy. If your Clovia 34C band feels loose, try 32C before sizing up the cup. Cups are true to Indian/UK standard.
Enamor IN
One of India’s oldest and most trusted bra brands. Enamor sizing follows the UK-style standard precisely and is often cited as the reference for Indian bra fitting. Stocks bands 30–46 and cups A–F in most styles.
Fit: True to Indian/UK size. Enamor is the Wacoal of the Indian market — use it as your calibration brand when testing other labels.
Amante IN
Premium Indian lingerie brand with a focus on fashion-forward design. Amante uses UK-style sizing and stocks bands 30–44 with cups A–E. Known for consistent construction quality.
Fit: True to Indian/UK size. Cups suit medium-projection breast shapes — if you have a high-projection shape, size up one cup.
Jockey India IN
American heritage brand manufactured for the Indian market. Jockey India’s bra sizing follows UK-style conventions — different from Jockey US. Stocks bands 30–44 and cups A–DD, with an emphasis on everyday and sports bras.
Fit: True to Indian/UK size. Note that Jockey US sizing is different from Jockey India — do not use US size guides when shopping Jockey India labels.
Triumph India IN
German brand with a large Indian retail presence. Triumph India uses UK-style sizing on Indian-market labels. Their bands run slightly firm — similar to Triumph’s European positioning.
Fit: Bands run firm — size up one band if your measurement is borderline. Cups are true to the UK/Indian standard.
Victoria’s Secret US (bought in India)
Sold through multi-brand stores and online in India using US sizing labels. US cup letters diverge from Indian above D cup: Indian E = US DDD. US bands run small relative to the US label. Challenging for Indian shoppers to size correctly.
Fit tip: If you’re Indian 34E, look for US 34DDD. If you’re Indian 34DD, look for US 34DD. Keep the band number the same — convert the cup letter using the table above.
PrettySecrets IN
Budget-to-mid-range Indian brand popular on Flipkart and Myntra. Uses UK-style sizing but cup grading is approximately 2 cm per letter (versus the standard 2.5 cm), making cups run slightly smaller.
Fit: Cups run slightly smaller than standard. If you’re a borderline cup size, size up one letter in PrettySecrets.
Signs Your Indian Bra Size Is Wrong
Band size problems
- Band rides up at the back: band too big. Try one band down, one cup up (e.g., 36B → 34C).
- Band digs into ribs or leaves red marks: band too small. Try one band up, one cup down (e.g., 34C → 36B).
- Band pulls forward when you raise your arms: band too loose. Tighten hooks or size down one band.
Cup size problems
- Spillover at the top or sides: cup too small. Size up one cup letter (34C → 34D).
- Gaping or wrinkling fabric: cup too big. Size down one cup (34C → 34B).
- Underwire sitting on breast tissue instead of flat on ribcage: cup too small. Size up immediately.
- Centre gore not lying flat against sternum: cup too small or wrong cup shape for your breast spacing.
Zivame’s fitting data and multiple Indian consumer studies consistently estimate that 70–85% of Indian women wear an incorrectly sized bra — most in a band too large and a cup too small. The most common incorrect size is 34B when the correct size is 32D or 34C. If you have not measured in the last year, remeasure now.
Why Indian Bra Sizing Confuses Everyone
The US label problem
Indian brands follow UK-style cup letters (E, F, FF, G), while the most globally marketed brand — Victoria’s Secret — uses the US system (DDD, DDDD). An Indian 34E shopper buying from a US brand will see 34DDD on the label. Without knowing the conversion, most shoppers either assume the US DDD is different from their Indian E (it is not), or they avoid D+ cups entirely because the US labels appear extreme.
The legacy small-band culture
For decades, Indian lingerie retail was dominated by unorganised local tailors and basic cotton bras with limited sizing. The concept of a structured cup size simply was not part of the buying experience. As organised retail and e-commerce entered the market through Zivame (2011) and Clovia (2012), millions of women encountered standardised sizing for the first time — often discovering they had been wearing a significantly wrong size for years.
The three-label problem for Indian shoppers
- 🇮🇳 Enamor (India): 34E
- 🇬🇧 Bravissimo (UK): 34E — identical, no conversion needed
- 🇺🇸 Victoria’s Secret (US): 34DDD — same cup volume, different label
- 🇩🇪 Triumph (Germany): 75F — cm band, EU cup letter
- 🇦🇺 Berlei (Australia): AU 12E — dress-size band, same cup letter
Our approach treats Indian sizing as a direct extension of the UK system — no separate Indian conversion table is required for the cup letters. We apply UK-to-US cup conversion for American brands, UK-to-EU band and cup conversion for European brands, and the AU dress-size band lookup for Australian retailers. This produces consistent, accurate results for Indian shoppers buying from any international platform.
Shopping International Brands as an Indian Shopper
Buying from UK retailers
Indian and UK sizing are identical — same band numbers, same cup letters. Indian 34C = UK 34C. No conversion needed. You can shop from ASOS, Marks & Spencer, Bravissimo, or Panache using your Indian size directly. The only caveat: Bravissimo band numbers go lower (starting at 28) than most Indian retail, opening up options for smaller-framed women.
Buying from US retailers
Keep your band number the same. Convert the cup: Indian A–D = US A–D (identical). Above D: Indian DD = US DD, Indian E = US DDD, Indian F = US DDDD or G. If you’re Indian 36E shopping Victoria’s Secret, look for 36DDD. Victoria’s Secret does not stock above DDD in most styles, which puts Indian E+ cup shoppers out of range for the brand.
Buying from Australian retailers
Indian cup letters are identical to Australian cup letters. Convert only the band: Indian 32 = AU 10, Indian 34 = AU 12, Indian 36 = AU 14. Your cup letter stays the same. Indian 34E = AU 12E. Berlei, Bras N Things, and Bonds follow this system.
Buying from European retailers
EU bands are cm-based. Indian 34 (73–77 cm) = EU 80. Indian 36 = EU 85. EU cup letters run one step above Indian/UK above D: Indian DD = EU E, Indian E = EU F, Indian F = EU G. French brands add 15 to the EU band: Indian 34E = EU 80F = FR 95F.
When buying from Zivame or Clovia, always check the brand-specific size chart if ordering a third-party international label. The platform uses Indian sizing on its filters but individual imported brands may follow a different country’s sizing on the label itself. Filtering by your Indian band and cup will show you the correct Indian-equivalent size regardless of the original label system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Indian bra sizing follows the UK-style system: inch-based band numbers (28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38…) paired with UK cup letters (A, B, C, D, DD, E, F, FF, G). Band size is derived from your underbust measurement in centimetres — 73–77 cm equals band 34. Cup size is the difference between your overbust and underbust in centimetres: 19–21 cm = D, 22–23 cm = DD, 24–26 cm = E. Major Indian brands including Zivame, Clovia, Enamor, and Jockey India all follow this system.
Indian cup E equals US cup DDD. India uses the UK cup alphabet (A, B, C, D, DD, E, F, FF, G) where each letter represents approximately 2.5 cm of cup volume. The US system doubles the D letter instead, producing DD, DDD, DDDD. An Indian 34E and a US 34DDD describe the exact same bra size — the same cup volume on the same band. This is the most important conversion for Indian shoppers buying from Victoria’s Secret, ThirdLove, or other US brands on international platforms.
Both follow the UK-style sizing standard with the same band numbers and cup letters. The difference lies in construction. Enamor is considered the most precise and consistent Indian brand — its sizing is used as the Indian market benchmark. Zivame’s own-label follows the standard closely; however, third-party brands sold on the Zivame platform may use their own country’s sizing system. Clovia bands tend to run slightly roomy compared to the standard, and PrettySecrets cups run slightly smaller due to a narrower cup grading interval.
Yes, they are identical. Indian bra sizing is the UK system — same band numbers, same cup letters, same cup grading intervals of approximately 2.5 cm per letter. Indian 34C equals UK 34C exactly. This means Indian shoppers can buy from Bravissimo, Marks & Spencer, Freya, or Panache using their Indian size with no conversion needed. The only practical difference is that UK specialist retailers stock extended cup ranges (through K and beyond) that are rarely available from Indian retailers.
Clovia and Zivame’s published fitting data suggests 34B and 34C are the most commonly sold sizes in India, closely followed by 36B and 32C. However, fitting specialists at both platforms report that many customers who complete an accurate measurement find their true size is one or two cup sizes larger than what they have been wearing. The true population average is likely closer to 34C or 34D when correctly measured. B and C cup dominate sales partly because D+ options have historically been less available in Indian retail.
Convert the band using your underbust centimetres: Indian 32 (68–72 cm underbust) = EU 75. Indian 34 (73–77 cm) = EU 80. Indian 36 (78–82 cm) = EU 85. For cup letters, EU runs one step higher than Indian/UK above DD: Indian DD = EU E, Indian E = EU F, Indian F = EU G, Indian FF = EU H. French brands like Chantelle and Simone Pérèle add 15 to the EU band: Indian 34 = EU 80 = FR 95. Triumph India uses EU sizing on some labels despite operating in the Indian market.
Sister sizes are Indian bra sizes with the same cup volume but different band widths. From Indian 34C, the sister sizes are 32D (tighter band) and 36B (looser band). To find your Indian sister sizes, go up one band and down one cup letter, or down one band and up one cup letter. Sister sizes are particularly useful when shopping on Zivame or Myntra where specific sizes sell out quickly — your sister size provides an identical cup volume in a different band width.
Measure your underbust snugly in centimetres directly below your bust and match to the band chart: 68–72 cm = 32, 73–77 cm = 34, 78–82 cm = 36. Measure your overbust loosely at the fullest point. Subtract underbust from overbust: 11–13 cm = A, 14–16 cm = B, 17–18 cm = C, 19–21 cm = D, 22–23 cm = DD, 24–26 cm = E. Home measuring is accurate within one sister size for approximately 85% of women when done without a padded bra. Our India calculator accepts both inches and centimetres.
Every six months at minimum, or after any weight change of 3 kg or more, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or notable changes in how your current bras fit. Zivame’s fitting team recommends remeasuring every three to six months specifically for Indian women, citing hormonal fluctuations and significant weight change patterns as the main drivers of size change. Most Indian women who have not measured in over a year find their size has changed by at least one band or cup step.
If your underbust falls on a boundary — for example, exactly 73 cm falls at the top of the 32-band range and the bottom of the 34-band range — try the smaller band first. Indian bra bands stretch with wear, particularly the cotton-elastane blends used by Enamor, Jockey India, and Clovia. A band that feels firm when new will relax to the correct fit within a week of regular wear. If it feels genuinely restrictive when you breathe deeply after a week, size up.
Most Indian retailers stock bands 28–44 and cups A through E or F. Zivame stocks an extended range through band 46 and cup G in selected styles. For larger sizes, Triumph India and Enamor offer bands up to 44 and cups through F or G. For sizes beyond this — H cup and above — Indian shoppers increasingly source from UK specialists like Bravissimo or Figleaves, who ship internationally and whose cup letters translate directly to Indian sizing with no conversion needed.
Indian bra band sizes are labelled in inch-equivalent numbers (30, 32, 34, 36) that map to centimetre underbust ranges. Most Indian measurement guides and fitting tools — including those used by Zivame and Clovia — instruct shoppers to measure in centimetres for accuracy, then convert to the nearest band number. Our India calculator accepts both inches and centimetres. The cm input is generally more precise, particularly for underbust measurements near band boundaries.
Jockey India manufactures its products specifically for the Indian market and uses UK-style sizing on its Indian labels — the same system as Zivame, Clovia, and Enamor. Jockey’s US products use the US sizing system with doubled cup letters (DD, DDD). This means a Jockey India 34DD and a Jockey US 34DD describe the same cup volume (the label happens to be the same up to DD). Above DD, Jockey India uses E, F, FF while Jockey US would use DDD or DDDD. Always check whether you are buying Jockey India or Jockey US stock when purchasing online.
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