How to measure breast circumference correctly: recommendations and size chart

Sewing with their own hands is becoming more popular, and many needlewomen have an idea about this business neponyshke. In simple terms, taking measurements correctly is not the most difficult task. If you have a desire to acquire sewing skills, even at the initial stage, this article will help to understand how to measure the girth of the upper torso.

What you need to know about measuring the circumference of your chest yourself

The tendency to make things by our own hands is sufficiently developed today. At desire and the minimum investment you can sew any thing independently. In some cases, you do not even need a sewing machine.

It's not a secret for anyone that each person has individual features of the body structure, and therefore the removal of measurements must be performed as competently as possible. It is on this depends the quality of your future product. Many needlewomen ask themselves: how to measure the chest circumference?

What you need to have

To remove the measurement of breast circumference you will need:

• centimeter;
• pencil;
• paper;
• Elastic band or ribbon.

Eraser or tape is needed to fix the waist line, so that the future thing fits properly silhouette. If you do not have an assistant in taking measurements, we recommend that you use a mirror. To measure were close to real, you need to produce them on the bare chest, without additional accessories, preferably on an empty stomach and in the morning.

The nipple line should measure the chest circumference (see tape should be kept free, without fully fitting to the figure). The hands of the model, in relation to which the fitting is being done, are along the trunk. If you do not have an assistant in this case, then with one hand you have to measure the parameters of the bust. Now you know how to measure the girth of the chest quickly.

Your measurements

There is a standard table, according to which it is possible to determine what your girth of the bust is. It is made up on the basis of the ratio of clothing size and girth of the cell.

According to the data listed in the table, you can easily determine what your chest circumference, what size of clothes will be obtained from your future stuff, whether it's a jacket or a shirt.

Know the size of the bust is relevant not only for tailoring. Many women make each other presents in the form of underwear. What chest girth you have, be sure to know, in case you are selected for a bra. This is a beautiful and necessary gift, but most importantly, do not lose with the size. There is a standard set of actions, how to measure the girth, using a centimeter tape. It is advisable to have an assistant in this matter.

First step

Measure your parameters under the chest with a centimeter tape. It is desirable that it fits closely to the body. In any case, at the final determination of your size, it is necessary to average the measure of the circumference of the trunk under the breast.

Second phase

Measure the chest girth with a deep breath along the nipple line. Apply cm on the upper points of the trunk. If you show desire, then you can wear a bra that suits you best. And to take measurements already in it. It all depends on what kind of product you plan to sew.

Breast size determination table

It is recommended to perform measurements on the naked body, the use of a bra is not forbidden. Be sure to make sure that the centimeter during measurement is parallel to the floor.

It is not uncommon for the products you wear to indicate the average size of the chest and below it. When sewing, you can use this information. But rely on the eye and inscriptions on things rather haphazardly. It's worth spending a little time and making minimum efforts to calculate your bust girth.

Also, when measuring the size of the chest girth, the "full cell" method is used. It is based on the principle of measuring the girth of the chest with a deep breath. Such indicators are most suitable for women and men who have a large size of clothing.

Method of measuring the "total cell"

Step-by-step description of the actions:

1. Stand straight, the body is perpendicular to the floor.
2. Hands are located along the trunk.
3. The spine is straight.
4. Measure the parameters of chest girth with a deep breath.
5. Apply centimeter to the upper points of the chest, parallel to the floor.

That's the trick of this method of measuring chest girth with a deep breath. Such measurements are even used in schools to determine the volume of inhaled air. It is known that even the size of the diaphragm is determined in this way.

As for the male, things are different here. Absolutely nothing to measure the volume under the chest. Men do not need a bra, the measurement of their chest circumference does not require special attention. Therefore, in this case, you need a centimeter tape and an assistant. All the actions you take are simple to trivial. Using a centimeter tape measure the indications of chest girth. Apply a centimeter so that it does not fit snugly to the chest in the zone of the upper point of the trunk. Hands parallel to the body.

The measurements intended for men differ slightly in the names and methods of their implementation. The usual measure, which for the female is called the girth of the chest, in men will be considered the volume of the chest.

Methods of measuring the chest

Determine the widest place on the body of a man in the chest area. Initially, measure the readings in a calm state, while the person stops and quietly inhales air. In a tense position, he froze, strained his muscles, squared his shoulders, remembering to spread his elbows to the sides.

There is another option for measuring chest readings. Using a centimeter tape over a wide area, measure the indications on inspiration, on exhalation. Write down the chest girth with a deep breath, then at the maximum exhalation. Then add the indicators together. Next, divide by 2. It is believed that the resulting unit of measurement and is the volume of the chest on average.

If you decide to measure your chest circumference yourself in different positions, for more precise parameters, then the following actions are for you.

Girth under the chest standing

Stand in front of the mirror. Measure under the chest, the centimeter is fairly tight against the body. Make sure that the tape does not move freely, but at the same time does not stick into the skin. It should be parallel to the floor.

Chest circumference

The centimeter is parallel to the floor. Apply a measuring tape along the nipple line. It should be tight enough, but not to cause discomfort.

Chest girth in slope

If there is a person nearby who can help you, ask him about it. Because this measure has a number of its nuances that are not so easy to accomplish alone. Have the body in a slope. Torso parallel to the floor, chest looks down. Using a centimeter, take a measurement on the protruding part of the body. The angle of inclination is 90 degrees.

To date, there are a lot of tables to determine the size of the breast and cup of the bra. This article specifies such information, thanks to which you can easily cope with the task of measuring breast. In order to maximally ease the task of measuring breast parameters, record the indicators in a table.

No matter how many ways that help in this case, the main thing is that in future the measurements coincide with real clothes. Maybe there will be errors in the measurements. Because it is difficult to get to the goal from the first time. Try to approach the task in the most responsible way. After all, it is up to you in the future to use the parameters that will be obtained as a result.