🇧🇷 Brazilian Sizing System · Numbered Cups

Brazil Bra Size Calculator & Converter

Calculate your Brazilian bra size in centimetres (numbered cups AA & 1–8), convert instantly to UK, US, EU, CN, KR/JP & AU — with sister sizes and Hope, Recco, Lupo, Valisère, Scala, Triumph BR & Duloren fit notes.

Measure snugly directly under your bust
Measure loosely at the fullest point
How to measure correctly
  1. Wear a non-padded bra or no bra. Hope’s guide recommends measuring without padding for the most accurate result.
  2. Underbust: wrap tape snugly around your ribcage directly under the bust. Keep tape level all the way around. Exhale and measure in centimetres.
  3. Overbust: measure around the fullest part of your bust. Tape should be loose enough to slide a finger underneath.
  4. Stand naturally — don’t lift arms or lean forward. Both measurements in the same posture.
  5. Round to the nearest 0.5 cm for best accuracy.
Your Brazilian Bra Size

International Size Conversions

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UK
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United States
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EU
Europe
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China
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KR / JP
Korea & Japan
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AU
Australia

Your Sister Sizes (Same Cup Volume)

Smaller band
Tighter band, same volume
Your BR size
Perfect fit
Larger band
Looser band, same volume
Why sister sizes matter: If your BR band feels too tight, go up 5 cm & down one cup number. If too loose, go down 5 cm & up one cup number. Same breast volume — different fit feel. Hope and Recco sales staff are trained to suggest sister sizes when your exact size is unavailable.

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Fit disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates based on the Brazilian numbered cup system. Hope, Recco, Lupo, Valisère, Scala, Triumph BR & other brands may each fit slightly differently. Always try before you buy when possible. | As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Fit-expert reviewed · Numbered cup system (AA, 1–8) · EU-equivalent cm bands · Covers Hope, Recco, Lupo, Valisère, Scala, Triumph BR & Duloren sizing · Last updated: 2026
Brazil bra size measurement guide showing underbust and overbust measurement with tape in centimetres for accurate Brazilian bra fitting

Measure in centimetres to get your accurate Brazilian bra size

What Is the Brazilian Bra Sizing System?

Quick Answer

Brazilian bra sizing uses EU-equivalent centimetre bands (70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100) paired with a unique numbered cup system: AA, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Band is your underbust measurement rounded to the nearest 5 cm — identical to the European approach. Cup number is calculated from the overbust-minus-underbust difference in 2 cm steps: 14–16 cm = cup 3 (UK C), 16–18 cm = cup 4 (UK D), 18–20 cm = cup 5 (UK DD). BR 1 = UK A, BR 2 = UK B … BR 4 = UK D, BR 5 = UK DD, BR 6 = UK E. Used by Hope, Recco, Lupo, Valisère, Scala, Triumph BR and Duloren.

Brazil has one of the most distinctive bra sizing systems in the world — not because of how bands are calculated (they are EU-equivalent, identical to French, German, Italian and Spanish sizing), but because of the cup notation. Where virtually every other country uses letters (A, B, C, D…), Brazil uses numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. This originated in the domestic textile tradition of Brazilian lingerie manufacturers including Hope and Valisère and became the established retail standard across Brazil’s lingerie market.

Brazilian women are well-served domestically by brands like Hope — Brazil’s most prestigious lingerie brand — and Recco, Lupo, Scala, and Duloren. Triumph (the German multinational) has a dedicated Brazilian product range using BR numbered cups. Understanding the Brazilian system is essential for international shoppers buying from Mercado Livre, Brazilian retail sites, or Brazilian brands sold globally, and for Brazilian women shopping from UK, EU, or US retailers.

Brazilian Band Size Reference Chart BR BANDS 70 63–67 cm 75 68–72 cm 80 73–77 cm 85 78–82 cm 90 83–87 cm

BR bands are underbust cm rounded to nearest 5 — identical to EU band logic.

Brazilian Cup Size Progression AA to 5 BR CUP GROWTH AA 1 2 3 4 5–8

BR cups start at AA, then 1 through 8. Each step is 2 cm (EU-style). BR 5 = UK DD.

Key Takeaways
  • Brazilian bands are EU-equivalent — BR 75 = EU 75 = UK 34 = US 34. Band conversion is the same as European sizing.
  • Brazilian cups are numbered AA, 1–8 instead of lettered. BR 1 = UK A, BR 2 = UK B, BR 3 = UK C, BR 4 = UK D.
  • Above BR 4: the numbering shifts one step behind UK letters. BR 5 = UK DD (not UK E). BR 6 = UK E. BR 7 = UK F.
  • Brazilian cups use 2 cm intervals (EU-style), not the 2.5 cm intervals of CN, KR, and JP — making conversion more precise.
  • Hope is the Brazilian market reference brand for sizing accuracy — use it as your calibration brand when comparing other BR labels.
  • Domestic Brazilian retail thins significantly above BR 6 (UK E). UK and EU specialist retailers are the practical source for BR 7 and BR 8.

How to Measure Your Brazilian Bra Size

Brazilian sizing is centimetre-based with no offsets. You need your underbust and overbust in centimetres.

  1. Prepare correctly

    Wear a non-padded bra or no bra. Stand naturally with arms relaxed at your sides. Hope’s fitting guide recommends measuring without any bra for maximum accuracy — the same guidance given by all major Brazilian lingerie brands.

  2. Measure your underbust in centimetres

    Wrap the tape snugly around your ribcage directly beneath your bust. Keep it level all the way around. Exhale fully and record to the nearest 0.5 cm. Your Brazilian band size is your underbust rounded to the nearest 5 cm: 73 cm rounds to BR 75, 78 cm rounds to BR 80.

  3. 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.

  4. Calculate your BR band

    Round underbust to nearest 5 cm: 63–67 cm = BR 65, 68–72 cm = BR 70, 73–77 cm = BR 75, 78–82 cm = BR 80, 83–87 cm = BR 85, 88–92 cm = BR 90, 93–97 cm = BR 95. If exactly on a boundary, try the smaller band first.

  5. Calculate your BR cup number

    Subtract underbust from overbust in cm using 2 cm steps: under 10 cm = AA, 10–12 cm = 1, 12–14 cm = 2, 14–16 cm = 3, 16–18 cm = 4, 18–20 cm = 5, 20–22 cm = 6, 22–24 cm = 7, 24+ cm = 8. Note: BR uses 2 cm steps (same as EU), not 2.5 cm like CN/KR/JP. BR 5 = UK DD — not UK E.

Pro tip

Hope recommends remeasuring every six months and before significant online purchases. When ordering from Brazilian retail sites or Mercado Livre, always check the brand’s individual size chart on the product listing. Lupo and Scala — two of Brazil’s highest-volume mass-market brands — can run one cup number small in heavily padded styles compared to Hope’s standard. When in doubt, size up one cup number in Lupo or Scala foam-cup bras and trust your measured size at Hope, Valisère, or Triumph BR structured bras.

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Brazilian Bra Size Chart (Underbust cm Reference)

This chart is the standard BR sizing reference, used by Hope, Recco, Lupo, Valisère, Scala, Triumph BR, and all major Brazilian lingerie retailers.

Brazil bra size conversion chart comparing BR numbered cups with UK US EU CN KR AU bra sizing systems in a visual table format

Brazilian sizes compared with UK, US, EU, CN, KR/JP, and AU systems

BR Band (cm)EU BandUK / US BandAU BandCN / KR / JP BandUnderbust (cm)
BR 70EU 7032AU 8CN/KR/JP 7063–67
BR 75EU 7534AU 10CN/KR/JP 7568–72
BR 80EU 8036AU 12CN/KR/JP 8073–77
BR 85EU 8538AU 14CN/KR/JP 8578–82
BR 90EU 9040AU 16CN/KR/JP 9083–87
BR 95EU 9542AU 18CN/KR/JP 9588–92
BR 100EU 10044AU 20CN/KR/JP 10093–97

Brazilian Cup to UK, US, EU, CN, KR/JP Conversion

Brazilian cup numbers use 2 cm intervals (same as EU). The key conversion rule above cup 4: BR 5 = UK DD (not UK E). This mirrors the same shift seen in CN and KR sizing above D cup.

BR CupUK / AU CupUS CupEU CupCN / KR / JP CupOverbust − Underbust (cm)
AAAAAAAAAAunder 10 cm
1AAAA10–12 cm
2BBBB12–14 cm
3CCCC14–16 cm
4DDDD16–18 cm
5DDDDEE18–20 cm
6EDDDFF20–22 cm
7FDDDD/GGG22–24 cm
8FFG/HHH24+ cm
Myth busted

A common error among Brazilian shoppers buying internationally — and international shoppers buying Brazilian bras — is assuming that BR cup numbers map directly to EU letters without any shift above 4. BR 4 = EU D directly. But BR 5 = EU E = UK DD (not UK E). The same one-step shift above D that applies in CN and KR sizing also applies when reading BR cups against UK letters. A Brazilian shopper in BR 75-5 who orders UK 34E from ASOS will receive a bra one full cup too large. The correct UK equivalent for BR 75-5 is UK 34DD.

🇧🇷 BR 75-5 (Hope)
BR 75-5 34DD 🇬🇧 EU 75E
🇧🇷 BR 80-3 (Recco)
BR 80-3 36C 🇬🇧 EU 80C
🇧🇷 BR 75-6 (Triumph BR)
BR 75-6 34E 🇬🇧 EU 75F

What Are Sister Sizes in Brazilian Bras?

Sister sizes in the BR system work identically to EU sizing — bands step in 5 cm, cup numbers shift by one.

The sister size rule

  • Smaller band, larger cup number: If your BR 75-3 band rides up, try BR 70-4. Same volume, 5 cm tighter.
  • Larger band, smaller cup number: If your BR 75-3 band digs in, try BR 80-2. Same volume, 5 cm looser.
70-4 Tighter band
75-3 Primary size
80-2 Looser band
Brazilian lingerie styles from Hope Recco and Valisere showing correct Brazilian bra sizing and numbered cup coverage

Hope, Recco, and Valisère — Brazil’s leading lingerie brands, each with precise BR numbered cup sizing

Brazilian Bra Brand Sizing Differences

Brazilian brands follow the numbered cup standard to varying degrees — from precision fit at Hope and Valisère to volume-driven simplified sizing at Lupo and Scala.

Hope BR

Founded in 1966 in São Paulo, Hope is Brazil’s most prestigious lingerie brand and the market reference for BR sizing accuracy — the equivalent of Aimer in China or Wacoal in Japan. Hope’s cup grading follows the 2 cm interval standard precisely. They stock BR 70–95 bands and AA–6 cups in their main range, extending to cup 7 in selected full-bust lines. Known for precision fit, quality construction, and wide size availability by Brazilian market standards.

Fit: True to BR size. Hope is the calibration brand for the Brazilian market. Their structured underwire styles suit medium-to-full projection breast shapes. The Hope Meia-Taça (half-cup) range runs slightly smaller in the cup than their full-cup styles at the same label.

Recco BR

One of Brazil’s leading mid-market lingerie brands with over 60 years of history. Recco follows the standard BR numbered cup system and their sizing is reliable and consistent. Band range BR 70–90, cups AA–5 in most styles. Cup grading is accurate and close to Hope’s standard — Recco is a trustworthy second reference brand for the Brazilian market. Their seamless and everyday bra range is particularly consistent in sizing.

Fit: True to BR size. Recco runs slightly wider in cup width (root width) compared to Hope in the same cup number — relevant for women with wider-set breasts. Band sizing is accurate. A reliable choice for cups 2 through 5 in underwire and wire-free styles.

Lupo BR

Major Brazilian mass-market brand offering affordable everyday bras, seamless styles, and sportswear. Uses BR numbered cups but targets the mass market with significant volume. Band range BR 70–90, cups AA–4 in most styles. Cup grading runs slightly smaller than the standard in foam-padded and push-up styles — a common characteristic of high-volume manufacturers. Wire-free and seamless styles are closer to true BR standard.

Fit: Size up one cup number in Lupo foam-cup or push-up bras compared to your Hope size. In Lupo wire-free and seamless styles, sizing is closer to true BR standard. Limited selection above cup 4. Band sizing is accurate. Best for cups AA–3 in everyday wire-free styles.

Valisère BR

Premium Brazilian brand (owned by Triumph International) with a history dating to 1947. Valisère uses BR numbered cups in their Brazilian product range. Their cup grading is among the most precise in the Brazilian market — comparable to Hope’s accuracy. Stocks BR 70–90, cups 1–6 in main range. Their construction reflects Triumph’s European engineering standards adapted for Brazilian sizing notation.

Fit: True to BR size. Valisère’s cup shape suits a slightly full-on-top breast shape. Their boning and construction are firmer than Hope’s equivalent — a more structured feel at the same cup volume. Excellent for cups 3–5 in wired styles.

Triumph BR

German brand (Triumph International) with a dedicated Brazilian product range using BR numbered cups. Triumph’s BR range is specifically designed for the Brazilian market — distinct from Triumph’s European or Asian ranges. Underwire styles are true to BR size. Padded and push-up styles run slightly generous in the cup, as with Triumph’s other market-specific ranges.

Fit: True to BR size in underwire styles. In padded or push-up styles, consider one BR cup number down from your Hope size. Triumph BR’s band sizing is accurate and firm — a reliable anchor for shoppers new to the BR system.

Scala BR

Brazilian brand known for fashion-forward lingerie and larger cup availability relative to some domestic competitors. Uses BR numbered cups with a band range of BR 70–95 and cups AA–6 in most styles. Scala’s cup grading can be slightly inconsistent across their range — more reliable in structured underwire styles than in fashion or seasonal pieces. One of the few domestic Brazilian brands to regularly stock cup 6.

Fit: Generally true to BR size in underwire styles. Fashion pieces may vary — check size charts. Scala is a useful domestic option for cups 5 and 6 where Hope’s availability can be limited in smaller Brazilian cities. Band sizing is accurate.

Duloren BR

Premium Brazilian lingerie brand founded in 1954, known for high-quality materials and precise fit. Duloren uses BR numbered cups and follows the standard closely. Their range covers BR 70–90, cups 1–5 in main styles. Duloren is particularly known for their lace and fashion lingerie — less of a workhorse everyday brand than Hope or Recco, but highly reliable for sizing accuracy in their structured pieces.

Fit: True to BR size. Duloren’s construction suits medium projection breast shapes with moderate root width. Their lace styles may feel slightly snugger in the cup compared to their structured underwire pieces at the same cup number. Band sizing is accurate.

Bravissimo UK (buying from Brazil)

UK D+ specialist shipping internationally including to Brazil. Convert BR 5 → UK DD, BR 6 → UK E, BR 7 → UK F for Bravissimo ordering. Band: BR 75 = UK 34, BR 80 = UK 36. Ships internationally — the practical source for Brazilian shoppers above cup 6, where domestic retail options become very limited. Their D+ range starts precisely where most Brazilian brands stop stocking.

Conversion: BR 75-6 → UK 34E at Bravissimo. Drop one UK cup letter versus BR number above 4. The best international source for Brazilian shoppers in cups 5–8.

Signs Your Brazilian Bra Size Is Wrong

Band size problems

  • Band rides up at the back: band too big. Try BR 5 cm down, one cup number up (e.g., BR 80-2 → 75-3).
  • Band digs in or leaves marks: band too small. Try BR 5 cm up, one cup number down (e.g., BR 75-3 → 80-2).
  • Band pulls forward when arms are raised: band too loose. Move to the tighter hook or go down 5 cm band.

Cup size problems

  • Spillover at top or sides: cup too small. Size up one BR cup number (BR 75-3 → 75-4).
  • Gaping or wrinkling: cup too big. Size down one number (BR 75-3 → 75-2).
  • Underwire sitting 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 breast spacing.
Warning

Lupo, Scala, and similar high-volume Brazilian mass-market brands produce bras at scale where manufacturing tolerances in foam-cup styles can deviate from the standard by up to one cup number. If you are buying a Brazilian bra for support rather than fashion, Hope, Valisère, Recco, or Triumph BR are more reliable for accurate BR cup grading. Always check the brand’s own size chart on their website or product page rather than relying solely on the BR label number.

brazilian bra cup sizes explained from AA to 8 showing cup volume difference and 2 cm progression system

brazilian bra cup sizes explained from AA to 8 showing cup volume difference and 2 cm progression system

Shopping International Brands as a Brazilian Shopper

Buying from UK retailers (Bravissimo, ASOS UK, M&S)

BR band to UK band: BR 70 = UK 32, BR 75 = UK 34, BR 80 = UK 36, BR 85 = UK 38. Cup: BR 1–4 = UK A–D (identical). Above 4: BR 5 = UK DD, BR 6 = UK E, BR 7 = UK F, BR 8 = UK FF. So BR 80-5 = UK 36DD at M&S or Bravissimo.

Buying from EU retailers (Triumph DE, Hunkemöller, Chantelle)

BR band = EU band: BR 75 = EU 75. Cup: BR 1 = EU A, BR 2 = EU B, BR 3 = EU C, BR 4 = EU D, BR 5 = EU E, BR 6 = EU F. EU cups use the same 2 cm intervals as Brazil — the conversion is a direct number-to-letter substitution with no shift at any cup size. BR 80-5 = EU 80E at Triumph Germany or Hunkemöller.

Buying from US retailers (Victoria’s Secret, ThirdLove)

BR band to US band: BR 75 = US 34, BR 80 = US 36. Cup: BR 1–4 = US A–D. Above 4: BR 5 = US DD, BR 6 = US DDD, BR 7 = US DDDD/G. VS bands run small — size up one US band if borderline. VS does not stock above US DDD, limiting options for BR 7 and BR 8 cup shoppers.

Buying from CN/KR/JP retailers

BR band = CN/KR/JP band: BR 75 = CN 75 = KR 75 = JP 75. For cups 1–4: BR 1 = CN A, BR 4 = CN D. For cups 5+: BR 5 = CN E, BR 6 = CN F, BR 7 = CN G, BR 8 = CN H. Note that CN/KR/JP use 2.5 cm cup intervals versus BR’s 2 cm — the letters align but the volume boundaries differ slightly. For practical shopping, treat cup letters/numbers as equivalent up to BR 6/CN F.

Shopping tip

For Brazilian shoppers above cup 6 (UK E / EU F), domestic Brazilian retail options become very scarce. Hope stocks cup 7 in selected styles; most other domestic brands stop at cup 5 or 6. The most practical sources for cups 6–8 in Brazil are: Bravissimo UK (international shipping, use UK size), Panache UK (international shipping), or Triumph’s European range through Triumph.com (use EU size, no conversion needed from BR band). Converting BR to EU cup is the simplest international conversion — just swap the BR number for the matching EU letter (BR 6 = EU F, no shift at any cup size).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Brazilian bra sizing work?

Brazilian bra sizing uses EU-equivalent centimetre-based bands (70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100) paired with numbered cups: AA, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Band is your underbust cm rounded to the nearest 5 — identical to the European approach. Cup number is calculated from the overbust-minus-underbust difference in 2 cm steps: 14–16 cm = cup 3 (UK C), 16–18 cm = cup 4 (UK D), 18–20 cm = cup 5 (UK DD). Used by Hope, Recco, Lupo, Valisère, Scala, Triumph BR and Duloren.

What do BR cup numbers 1 through 8 equal in UK, US, and EU sizes?

BR AA = UK/US AA. BR 1 = UK A = US A = EU A. BR 2 = UK B = EU B. BR 3 = UK C = EU C. BR 4 = UK D = EU D. BR 5 = UK DD = US DD = EU E. BR 6 = UK E = US DDD = EU F. BR 7 = UK F = US DDDD = EU G. BR 8 = UK FF = EU H. Note the EU conversion requires no shift — BR number maps directly to EU letter at every cup (BR 5 = EU E, not EU D). The shift only applies to UK/US above cup 4.

Is Brazilian bra sizing the same as EU sizing?

Brazilian bands are identical to EU bands — both round underbust to the nearest 5 cm: BR 75 = EU 75, BR 80 = EU 80. For cups, the EU uses letters (A, B, C, D, E, F…) while Brazil uses numbers (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6…). Both use 2 cm intervals. Converting is a direct substitution: BR 1 = EU A, BR 3 = EU C, BR 5 = EU E — no shift at any cup size. A French or German shopper in EU 80D wears BR 80-4. This makes BR-to-EU the simplest bra size conversion in the world.

What is the most common bra size in Brazil?

Hope’s market data identifies BR 75-3 (UK 34C / EU 75C) and BR 80-3 as the most commonly purchased sizes in Brazil. Recco’s retail sales similarly place BR 75-3 and BR 80-4 as top sellers. Brazilian women statistically have a larger average bust measurement than their East Asian counterparts, resulting in higher demand for cups 3, 4, and 5 (UK C, D, DD) relative to East Asian markets where A and B cups dominate.

Why do Brazilian bras use numbers instead of letters for cup sizes?

Brazilian cup numbering developed from the domestic textile and garment industry tradition of using numeric gradations rather than the UK-derived alphabetic system. The numbered system was standardised by Brazilian lingerie manufacturers including Hope and Valisère and became the domestic retail norm. Some international brands in Brazil (Triumph, La Senza) and premium Brazilian brands targeting export markets increasingly use letter cups, but the traditional numbered system remains dominant across Brazilian retail.

How do I convert my Brazilian bra size to UK size?

BR band to UK band: BR 70 = UK 32, BR 75 = UK 34, BR 80 = UK 36, BR 85 = UK 38. For cups: BR 1 = UK A, BR 2 = UK B, BR 3 = UK C, BR 4 = UK D. Above 4: BR 5 = UK DD, BR 6 = UK E, BR 7 = UK F, BR 8 = UK FF. So BR 80-5 = UK 36DD. For Bravissimo: BR 80-6 = UK 36E at Bravissimo.

What are sister sizes in Brazilian bra sizing?

Sister sizes in the BR system step in 5 cm for the band and one number for the cup. From BR 75-3, the sister sizes are BR 70-4 (tighter band, same cup volume) and BR 80-2 (looser band, same cup volume). Hope and Recco sales staff are trained to offer sister sizes when a specific size is unavailable. The same cup volume is maintained — moving up one band means dropping one cup number.

How do I measure my Brazilian bra size at home?

Measure your underbust snugly in cm and round to nearest 5: 68–72 cm = BR 70, 73–77 cm = BR 75, 78–82 cm = BR 80. Measure your overbust loosely at the fullest point. Subtract underbust from overbust using 2 cm steps: under 10 cm = AA, 10–12 cm = 1, 12–14 cm = 2, 14–16 cm = 3, 16–18 cm = 4, 18–20 cm = 5, 20–22 cm = 6. Hope recommends measuring without any bra. Our Brazil calculator accepts centimetres directly.

What is the largest Brazilian bra size available domestically?

Hope stocks through BR cup 7 in selected styles, with bands up to BR 95. Scala and Recco typically stock through cup 5 or 6. For cup 7 and above, Brazilian shoppers often import from Bravissimo, Panache, or Freya in the UK, converting BR 7 to UK F and BR 8 to UK FF. Triumph.com ships to Brazil and their EU range uses EU sizing — BR 7 = EU G at Triumph.

Can I use my Brazilian size to shop on international sites?

Yes, with conversion. BR band = EU band: BR 75 = EU 75. For UK/US: BR 75 = UK/US 34. For cups: BR 3 = UK/US/EU C; BR 4 = UK/US/EU D; BR 5 = UK DD = US DD = EU E; BR 6 = UK E = EU F. So BR 80-5 becomes UK 36DD on Bravissimo or EU 80E on Triumph Germany. EU is the easiest conversion — just swap the BR number for the matching EU letter with no shift at any cup size.

How does Hope sizing compare to Lupo or Scala?

Hope follows the standard 2 cm interval BR cup grading precisely — it is the market reference brand. Lupo and Scala target the mass market and their foam-padded or push-up styles can run one cup number small compared to Hope. In practice: if you are BR 75-3 at Hope, you may find BR 75-4 fits better at Lupo or Scala in push-up or padded styles. In wire-free and seamless styles, all three brands are closer to true BR standard. Valisère, Recco, and Triumph BR are also reliable for accurate BR cup grading comparable to Hope.

What if I measure between two Brazilian band sizes?

BR bands step in 5 cm, so boundary measurements (72, 77, 82 cm) are common. If your underbust is 77 cm — the boundary between BR 75 and BR 80 — try BR 75 first. Brazilian bra bands use elastane blends that relax with wear. Hope’s fitting guide specifically advises fastening on the loosest hook initially, allowing the band to be tightened as the elastic softens over time. If still tight when breathing deeply after regular wear, move to BR 80.

How do Brazilian numbered cups compare to Chinese or Korean cup letters?

BR cups use 2 cm intervals; CN/KR/JP cups use 2.5 cm intervals. For cups AA through 4/D, they align closely: BR 4 (16–18 cm) ≈ CN D (17.5–20 cm) — there is a slight offset in the boundaries but the practical result is the same cup letter/number. From BR 5 = CN E = KR E upward, both systems shift one letter behind UK simultaneously, so they remain equivalent. For practical shopping, treat BR numbers as equivalent to CN/KR cup letters of the same position in the sequence: BR 5 = CN E, BR 6 = CN F.

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