Germany Bra Size Calculator & Converter
Calculate your German bra size in centimetres (EU standard — 75, 80, 85, 90…), and convert instantly to UK, US, AU & FR — with sister sizes and Triumph, Hunkemöller, Schiesser & Ulla Popken 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 floor. Exhale and measure in centimetres.
- 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 0.5 cm for best accuracy.
International Size Conversions
Your Sister Sizes (Same Cup Volume)
Recommended Bras in Your Size
Top-rated German & European brands — all in standard EU/DE sizing.
- DE/EU bands 65–105, cups A–H
- Three-section cup, wide straps
- Amourette, Doreen & Essence lines
- DE/EU bands 80–120, cups F–K
- Side boning, wide straps
- Germany’s leading plus-size brand
Measure in centimetres — German sizing uses the EU standard directly
What Is the German Bra Sizing System?
German bra sizing is the EU standard: centimetre-based band numbers (65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100…) paired with single-letter cup sizes (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H) — no doubled letters. Band size is your underbust measurement rounded to the nearest 5 cm. Cup size is the difference between overbust and underbust in centimetres, with each 2 cm representing one cup step. German brands Triumph, Hunkemöller, Schiesser, Ulla Popken, and the Zalando platform all follow this system. There is no “+15 offset” in German sizing — unlike French sizing, German band numbers directly reflect the underbust measurement.
Germany is home to the world’s largest lingerie manufacturer (Triumph International, headquartered in Munich) and Europe’s largest fashion e-commerce platform (Zalando, Berlin). German bra sizing is the reference implementation of the EU sizing standard — clean, centimetre-based, and consistent across every German brand. A 75 cm underbust gives a German DE 75 band; the number reflects the measurement directly.
This directness makes German sizing the easiest EU system to learn. There is no French +15 offset, no inch-to-centimetre conversion, and no doubled cup letters. What makes it genuinely unique is Germany’s extraordinary strength in extended sizing. Ulla Popken stocks through K cup, Triumph through H cup, and Hunkemöller through I cup — making Germany the global leader in accessible plus-size lingerie retail at competitive price points.
The German market is also notable for Zalando’s influence on European sizing standardisation. As the dominant pan-European fashion platform, Zalando has pushed German brands to provide clearer EU-standard size guides and has created a unified size filter across brands that otherwise label their products inconsistently. Shopping on Zalando.de is effectively shopping in the EU standard.
German/EU bands are underbust cm rounded to nearest 5 — no offset, no formula needed.
German/EU cup letters — single letters only. DE E = UK DD = US DD (one ahead of UK above D).
- German sizing IS the EU standard — bands 65–105 cm, cups A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J (no doubled letters)
- DE 75 = EU 75 = UK 34 = US 34 = AU 10 — all identical band, different labels
- DE E cup = UK DD = US DD — one letter ahead of UK/AU above D cup
- French band = DE/EU band + 15 — Chantelle FR 90E is the same size as Triumph DE 75E
- Germany leads Europe in extended cup sizing — Ulla Popken stocks through K cup at accessible price points
How to Measure Your German Bra Size
German sizing is centimetre-based with no offsets. You need your underbust and overbust in centimetres. That is all.
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Prepare correctly
Wear a non-padded bra or no bra. Stand naturally with arms relaxed at your sides. Triumph’s German fitting guidelines recommend measuring in your usual posture, not leaning forward — leaning adds 1–2 cm to the overbust reading.
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Measure your underbust in centimetres
Wrap the tape snugly around your ribcage directly beneath your bust. Keep it level and parallel to the floor all the way around. Exhale fully and record to the nearest 0.5 cm. Your German band size is your underbust rounded to the nearest 5 cm: 76 cm rounds to DE 75, 78 cm rounds to DE 80.
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Measure your overbust in centimetres
Measure around the fullest point of your bust. Keep the tape horizontal and loose enough to slide one finger underneath. Record to the nearest 0.5 cm.
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Calculate your German band
Round underbust to nearest 5 cm: 63–67 cm = DE 65, 68–72 cm = DE 70, 73–77 cm = DE 75, 78–82 cm = DE 80, 83–87 cm = DE 85, 88–92 cm = DE 90, 93–97 cm = DE 95, 98–102 cm = DE 100. If exactly on a boundary, try the smaller band first.
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Calculate your cup letter
Subtract underbust from overbust in cm: 10–11 cm = A, 12–13 cm = B, 14–15 cm = C, 16–17 cm = D, 18–19 cm = E, 20–21 cm = F, 22–23 cm = G, 24–25 cm = H, 26–27 cm = I. Each 2 cm step = one German cup letter. No doubled letters ever.
Triumph Germany recommends remeasuring every six months. Their research across German consumers shows that 72% of women remeasuring after a two-year gap find their size has changed by at least one cup step or one band step. German winters (more clothing, less active) and summers (heat, weight fluctuation) create predictable semi-annual size drift that makes regular remeasurement especially valuable.
Skip the calculation — use the calculator
Enter your measurements once and get your exact German/EU size plus conversions to UK, US, AU, FR and IT instantly.
Open the Germany Bra Size Calculator →German Bra Size Chart (EU Reference)
This chart is the standard DE/EU sizing reference used by Triumph, Hunkemöller, Schiesser, Ulla Popken, and the Zalando platform. German band numbers are identical to EU band numbers.
German/EU sizes compared with UK, US, AU, and FR — no offset calculations needed for DE/EU conversions
| DE / EU Band | Underbust (cm) | UK / US Band | AU Band | FR Band | Underbust (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE / EU 60 | 53–57 | 28 | AU 4 | FR 75 | 21–22.5 in |
| DE / EU 65 | 58–62 | 30 | AU 6 | FR 80 | 23–24.5 in |
| DE / EU 70 | 63–67 | 32 | AU 8 | FR 85 | 25–26.5 in |
| DE / EU 75 | 68–72 | 34 | AU 10 | FR 90 | 26.5–28.5 in |
| DE / EU 80 | 73–77 | 36 | AU 12 | FR 95 | 28.5–30.5 in |
| DE / EU 85 | 78–82 | 38 | AU 14 | FR 100 | 30.5–32.5 in |
| DE / EU 90 | 83–87 | 40 | AU 16 | FR 105 | 32.5–34.5 in |
| DE / EU 95 | 88–92 | 42 | AU 18 | FR 110 | 34.5–36 in |
| DE / EU 100 | 93–97 | 44 | AU 20 | FR 115 | 36.5–38 in |
| DE / EU 105 | 98–102 | 46 | AU 22 | FR 120 | 38.5–40 in |
German Cup to UK, US, FR, AU Conversion
German cup letters are identical to EU cups and run one letter ahead of UK/AU above D cup. DE E = UK DD (not UK E). This is the key conversion rule for German shoppers buying from British brands.
| DE / EU Cup | UK / AU / IN Cup | US Cup | FR Cup (same) | Overbust − Underbust (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | AA | AA | AA | 8–9 cm |
| A | A | A | A | 10–11 cm |
| B | B | B | B | 12–13 cm |
| C | C | C | C | 14–15 cm |
| D | D | D | D | 16–17 cm |
| E | DD | DD | E | 18–19 cm |
| F | E | DDD | F | 20–21 cm |
| G | F | DDDD/G | G | 22–23 cm |
| H | FF | G/H | H | 24–25 cm |
| I | G | H/I | I | 26–27 cm |
| J | GG | I/J | J | 28–29 cm |
Many German shoppers believe that ordering from Bravissimo UK in their DE size is straightforward — just keep the same band and cup letter. It is not. DE E at Triumph Germany equals UK DD at Bravissimo — not UK E. A German shopper in DE 75E who orders UK 34E from Bravissimo will receive a bra one full cup size too large. The correct UK order for DE 75E is UK 34DD. This single cup-letter shift above D is the most common German-to-UK ordering error.
What Are Sister Sizes in German Bras?
Sister sizes in the German system work identically to EU: bands step in 5 cm, cups shift by one letter. Same rule as every other EU-standard country.
The sister size rule
- Smaller band, larger cup: If your DE 80C band rides up, try DE 75D. Same volume, 5 cm tighter band.
- Larger band, smaller cup: If your DE 80C band digs in, try DE 85B. Same volume, 5 cm looser band.
| DE Size | Band Feel | Cup Volume | When to Try It |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE 75D | Tighter | Same | Your DE 80C band rides up or feels loose |
| DE 80C | Standard | Same | Your primary size |
| DE 85B | Looser | Same | Your DE 80C band digs in or feels tight |
Germany leads Europe in extended cup sizing — Ulla Popken stocks through K cup, Triumph through H
German Bra Brand Sizing Differences
All German brands follow the EU/DE standard, but construction, cup shape, and extended size coverage vary significantly between labels.
Triumph DE
Germany’s — and the world’s — largest lingerie manufacturer, headquartered in Munich. Triumph’s DE sizing is the European reference standard. Their Amourette, Doreen, and Essence ranges cover DE 65–110 and cups A–H with exceptional consistency. Triumph bands run true to the EU standard.
Fit: True to DE/EU size. Triumph is the Wacoal of the European market — use it as your calibration brand when testing other German and European labels. Their wire width suits average to slightly wider breast spacing.
Hunkemöller DE
Netherlands-headquartered but Germany’s most popular lingerie chain by store count. Uses EU/DE sizing. Hunkemöller stocks DE 65–100 and cups A–I in their extended range. Known for affordable fashion-forward styles. Bands tend to run slightly roomy.
Fit: Bands run roomy — size down one DE band if between sizes. Cups are true to DE standard. Their D+ range (E–I cup) is among the most accessible in German retail for both price and availability.
Schiesser DE
German brand known primarily for underwear and basics. Their bra range uses EU/DE sizing with a focus on cotton and comfort fabrics. Stocks DE 70–100 and cups A–E in most lines. Bands run firm — Schiesser uses minimal elastane compared to Triumph.
Fit: Bands run firm — size up one DE band if between sizes. Cups are true to DE standard. Best for A–D cup range in everyday and thermal styles. Limited above E cup.
Ulla Popken DE
Germany’s leading plus-size specialist — founded in 1880, Münster. Ulla Popken stocks DE/EU bands 80–120 and cups F–K, covering the extended size range that most German retailers do not reach. Their sizing follows the EU standard precisely at larger sizes where many brands begin to grade inconsistently.
Fit: True to DE/EU size. The reference brand for DE F–K cup sizing — use Ulla Popken’s fit as the benchmark for extended cup sizes before trying other labels. Ships internationally.
Zalando DE (platform)
Berlin-based platform listing both German brands (Triumph, Hunkemöller) and international brands (Freya, Panache UK; Chantelle FR). DE/EU brands use EU band numbers. French brands (Chantelle, Aubade) use FR numbers (EU + 15). UK brands use UK-style sizing. The size filter aggregates across all systems.
Fit tip: On Zalando, filtering by DE 75E returns EU 75E results from German brands AND FR 90E from French brands AND UK 34DD from UK brands — all the same size. Check the brand’s own size chart on the product page before ordering.
Sloggi DE
Triumph Group’s everyday and comfort sub-brand. Uses EU/DE sizing across DE 65–100 and cups A–F. Known for wire-free, seamless, and cotton-blend everyday bras. Sloggi bands are softer than Triumph’s main range — slightly looser in practice.
Fit: Bands run slightly softer/looser than Triumph main range — size down one DE band in Sloggi wire-free styles if you normally wear your Triumph bra on the middle hook. Cups are true to DE standard.
Chantelle FR (buying from Germany)
French brand sold in German department stores and on Zalando.de using French sizing (EU + 15). Chantelle FR 90E and Triumph DE 75E are the same size. When shopping Chantelle on German platforms, subtract 15 from the Chantelle band number to get the equivalent DE/EU band.
Conversion tip: Chantelle FR band on Zalando.de → subtract 15 = DE equivalent. FR 90 → DE 75. FR 95 → DE 80. Cup letters are identical — Chantelle FR E = Triumph DE E (both = UK DD).
Bravissimo UK (buying from Germany)
UK D+ specialist. Ships internationally including Germany. UK cup letters are one step behind DE above D: DE E = UK DD, DE F = UK E, DE G = UK F. Band: DE 75 = UK 34, DE 80 = UK 36. One of the best options for German shoppers in G cup and above where domestic German retail options are limited.
Conversion tip: DE 80G → UK 36F at Bravissimo. Keep band equivalent, drop one cup letter above D when converting DE to UK. Bravissimo’s range starts at D cup and extends through M cup.
Signs Your German Bra Size Is Wrong
Band size problems
- Band rides up at the back: band too big. Try DE 5 cm down, one cup up (e.g., DE 80B → 75C).
- Band digs in or leaves marks: band too small. Try DE 5 cm up, one cup down (e.g., DE 75C → 80B).
- Band pulls forward when arms are raised: band too loose. Tighten hooks or go down 5 cm.
Cup size problems
- Spillover at top or sides: cup too small. Size up one cup letter (DE 80D → 80E).
- Gaping or wrinkling: cup too big. Size down one cup (DE 80D → 80C).
- Underwire on breast tissue instead of flat on ribcage: cup too small. Size up immediately.
- Centre gore not flat against sternum: cup too small or wire width wrong for your breast spacing.
The most common sizing error in Germany is choosing a German cup and then ordering the same letter from a UK retailer — failing to account for the DE-to-UK cup shift above D cup. A German shopper in Triumph DE 75F who orders Bravissimo UK 34F will receive a bra one cup too large. The correct UK equivalent for DE 75F is UK 34E. Subtract one UK cup letter for every German cup above D: DE E → UK DD, DE F → UK E, DE G → UK F.
Why German Bra Sizing Confuses Shoppers
The Zalando multi-system problem
Zalando is the primary shopping platform for most German consumers, but it aggregates bras from German brands (EU numbers), French brands (FR numbers = EU + 15), and UK brands (UK inch-based numbers) in a single size filter. Selecting DE 80 from the filter shows Triumph DE 80 bras alongside Chantelle FR 95 bras alongside Panache UK 36 bras — all the same band measurement, all labelled differently. Without understanding which brand uses which system, German shoppers ordering from Chantelle on Zalando in their Triumph size (DE 80) end up with FR 80, which is an EU 65 band — far too small.
The cup-letter shift when buying from UK
Germany’s growing market for UK specialist lingerie — driven by Bravissimo, ASOS, and direct-from-UK D+ brands — creates a consistent ordering error. German shoppers know their Triumph DE cup letter and assume it applies directly to UK sizing. Above D, it does not. The shift (DE E = UK DD, DE F = UK E) is not intuitive and is not explained on most UK brand websites, which assume the reader already knows the UK cup alphabet.
The three-label problem for German shoppers
- 🇩🇪 Triumph (Germany): DE 75E
- 🇫🇷 Chantelle (France/Zalando.de): FR 90E — same size, band +15
- 🇬🇧 Bravissimo (UK): UK 34DD — band same, cup drops one letter
- 🇺🇸 Victoria’s Secret (US): US 34DD — same as UK above
- 🇦🇺 Berlei (Australia): AU 10DD — dress-size band, same cup as UK
Our calculator treats German sizing as a direct implementation of the EU standard — underbust cm rounded to nearest 5 for the band, 2 cm intervals for the cup. We then apply the DE-to-UK cup shift (DE E → UK DD), the FR band offset (DE + 15 = FR), and the AU dress-size band lookup to produce accurate international conversions from a single pair of cm measurements. No offsets needed — German sizing is the clean standard that all other European systems derive from.
Shopping International Brands as a German Shopper
Buying from UK retailers (Bravissimo, ASOS UK, M&S)
DE band to UK band: DE 70 = UK 32, DE 75 = UK 34, DE 80 = UK 36. Cup: DE A–D = UK A–D (identical). Above D: DE E = UK DD, DE F = UK E, DE G = UK F, DE H = UK FF, DE I = UK G. So DE 80F = UK 36E. Drop one cup letter when converting from DE to UK above D.
Buying from French retailers (Chantelle, Simone Pérèle on Zalando.fr)
FR band = DE band + 15: DE 75 → FR 90. DE 80 → FR 95. Cup letters are identical — DE E = FR E. So DE 75E = FR 90E at Chantelle. Easiest conversion: just add 15 to your DE band number and keep the same cup letter.
Buying from US retailers (Victoria’s Secret, ThirdLove)
DE band to US band: DE 75 (68–72 cm) = US 34. DE 80 = US 36. Cup: DE A–D = US A–D. Above D: DE E = US DD, DE F = US DDD, DE G = US DDDD. So DE 75F = US 34DDD. US bands run small — size up one US band if borderline.
Buying from Australian retailers (Berlei, Bonds, Bras N Things)
DE band to AU: DE 75 = AU 10, DE 80 = AU 12, DE 85 = AU 14. Cup: AU uses UK cup letters — DE E = AU DD, DE F = AU E, DE G = AU F. So DE 80F = AU 12E.
When using Zalando.de, click through to the individual brand’s size guide on the product page before ordering. The platform-level size filter is useful for discovery but merges French, EU, and UK sizing systems without labelling which system applies to each brand. Triumph, Hunkemöller, Schiesser, Sloggi, and Ulla Popken use DE/EU numbering. Chantelle, Aubade, and Simone Pérèle use FR numbering (+15). Freya, Panache, and Bravissimo use UK numbering. The brand guide, not the filter, is authoritative.
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- DE/EU bands 65–105, cups A–H
- Three-section cup, wide straps
- Amourette, Doreen, Essence lines
- DE/EU bands 65–100, cups A–F
- Seamless, all-day comfort
- Zero Feel, Basic+ styles
- DE/EU bands 80–120, cups F–K
- Side boning, wide straps
- Germany’s top plus-size specialist
- DE/EU bands 70–100, cups A–G
- High-impact encapsulation
- Triaction Extreme Lite styles
Frequently Asked Questions
German bra sizing is the EU standard: centimetre-based band numbers (65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100) and single-letter cup sizes (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I) with no doubled letters. Band size is your underbust cm rounded to the nearest 5: 76 cm = DE 75, 78 cm = DE 80. Cup size is overbust minus underbust: 10–11 cm = A, 12–13 cm = B, 16–17 cm = D, 18–19 cm = E. Triumph, Hunkemöller, Schiesser, Ulla Popken, and Zalando all follow this system.
Yes — completely identical. German bra sizing IS the EU standard. There is no German-specific offset or conversion. DE 75C = EU 75C. German brands Triumph, Hunkemöller, Schiesser, Sloggi, and Ulla Popken all label their bras with the same numbers used by EU brands in Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, and Scandinavia. Shopping from any of these countries in your German size requires no conversion.
German cup E equals UK cup DD and US cup DD. The DE and EU cup systems run one letter ahead of UK and AU above D cup. DE E represents 18–19 cm of bust-to-underbust difference, equal to UK DD. DE F equals UK E. This shift is the critical DE-to-UK conversion rule — German shoppers buying from Bravissimo, Panache, or Marks and Spencer should drop one cup letter: DE 75E becomes UK 34DD, not 34E.
Convert the band: DE 70 = UK 32, DE 75 = UK 34, DE 80 = UK 36, DE 85 = UK 38. For cups through D: DE A = UK A, DE D = UK D — identical. Above D: DE E = UK DD, DE F = UK E, DE G = UK F, DE H = UK FF, DE I = UK G. So DE 80F = UK 36E at Bravissimo. Drop one cup letter when converting from DE to UK above D.
DE 75 equals FR 90. French band = German/EU band + 15. DE 75 + 15 = FR 90. DE 80 = FR 95. DE 85 = FR 100. The cup letters are identical between DE and FR — DE E = FR E. So Triumph DE 75E and Chantelle FR 90E are exactly the same bra size. When shopping French brands on Zalando.de, add 15 to your DE band number to find the equivalent FR band.
Both use the DE/EU standard with the same band numbers and cup letters. The difference is construction. Triumph bands run true and are considered the German market reference for accuracy. Hunkemöller bands run slightly roomy — many shoppers in Hunkemöller find sizing down one band gives a better fit compared to their Triumph size. Hunkemöller’s D+ cup range (E–I) is more widely stocked in their stores than Triumph’s mass-market range, making it more accessible for larger cup sizes.
Sister sizes in the German system step in 5 cm for the band and one letter for the cup. From DE 80C, the sister sizes are DE 75D (tighter band, same cup volume) and DE 85B (looser band, same cup volume). These are the same sizes as EU 80C, EU 75D, and EU 85B — identical numbers. Sister sizes are particularly useful on Zalando.de when specific DE sizes are out of stock across multiple brands.
Measure your underbust snugly in centimetres and round to the nearest 5: 68–72 cm = DE 70, 73–77 cm = DE 75, 78–82 cm = DE 80. Measure your overbust loosely at the fullest point. Subtract underbust from overbust: 10–11 cm = A, 12–13 cm = B, 14–15 cm = C, 16–17 cm = D, 18–19 cm = E, 20–21 cm = F. Home measuring is accurate within one sister size for approximately 85% of women without a padded bra. Our Germany calculator accepts centimetres directly.
Every six months at minimum, or after any weight change of 3 kg or more, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or notable changes in fit. Triumph Germany’s fitting research shows 72% of German women remeasuring after a two-year gap find their size has changed by at least one band or cup step. Regular remeasurement is especially valuable given German seasonal lifestyle patterns that cause predictable semi-annual weight fluctuation.
German bands step in 5 cm, so boundary measurements are common. If your underbust is exactly 77 cm — the boundary between DE 75 and DE 80 — try DE 75 first. German bra bands stretch with wear, particularly Triumph’s elastane-cotton blends. A band that feels firm when new will relax to a comfortable fit within a week. If it still feels tight when breathing deeply after regular wear, try DE 80.
Ulla Popken stocks through DE/EU K cup in bands 80–120 — the widest accessible range in German retail. Triumph stocks through H cup, Hunkemöller through I cup. For J cup and above in DE terms, equivalent to UK HH and beyond, UK specialist retailers like Bravissimo and Fantasie ship internationally to Germany and provide the widest range. Zalando.de also stocks some UK specialist brands in their extended size filters.
Zalando aggregates German brands (EU/DE numbering) alongside French brands (FR numbering = EU + 15) and UK brands (UK inch-based numbering) in a single platform-level size filter. When you filter by DE 80, the platform shows EU 80 results from Triumph alongside FR 95 results from Chantelle alongside UK 36 results from Freya — all the same band measurement. The platform-level filter is useful for discovery but the brand’s own size guide on the product page is always the authoritative reference for which system applies.
Yes. Austria and Switzerland both use the EU/DE standard — same band numbers, same cup letters, no offset. AT 75C = DE 75C = CH 75C = EU 75C. All four countries use Triumph products with identical EU labels. The only sizing difference encountered in Swiss retail is when French-heritage brands (sold in French-speaking Switzerland) use FR numbering instead of EU numbering — the same Chantelle +15 offset issue encountered in France itself.
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