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H&M bra size guide

H&M's band size isn't your raw underbust measurement — it's calculated using the classic +5/+6 inch method. That's a genuinely different approach from EU brands that use your underbust in cm directly.

+5 inif underbust is odd
+6 inif underbust is even
Then cupfrom bust-band gap

How the band number is calculated

Measure snugly underbust in inches. If that number is odd, add 5 inches to get your band size; if it's even, add 6 inches. For example, a 29 in underbust (odd) becomes a size 34 band; a 30 in underbust (even) also becomes a 36 band. This "+4/+5" style method is an older convention still used by a number of retailers, and it produces a noticeably larger band number than your raw underbust measurement.

Why this trips people up

EU brands like Hunkemöller or Triumph size the band directly from your underbust in cm — no addition involved. If you're used to EU sizing and switch to a brand using the +5/+6 method, the band number will look several sizes larger even though the fit is meant to be equivalent. Always check which method a specific chart uses rather than assuming the numbers translate directly.

Convert your size

If you already know your size in EU, UK or US format, use our international bra size chart to translate it, or start from a fresh measurement with our bra size converter.

This is an independent, unaffiliated reference based on the brand's publicly published sizing method. Not officially associated with or endorsed by the brand. Always check the current size chart on the retailer's own site before ordering.

Frequently asked questions

How does H&M calculate bra band size?

Using the traditional inch method: measure your underbust, then add 5 inches if the result is odd or 6 inches if it's even.

Why is my H&M band size bigger than my EU size?

H&M's method adds inches to your raw underbust measurement, while EU sizing (e.g. Hunkemöller) uses your underbust directly in cm — the numbers aren't meant to be compared directly.

What cup letters does H&M use?

Standard A–D progression, consistent with most European and UK retailers.