The cup sizes approximate the same volume, the band sizes differ. The 38 is larger in that sense. Actually, 36D and 38C are around the same size. It's just that 38C is slightly bigger than 36D.
Is 36C and 38C the same?
34B 36B 38B
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34C 36C 38C
34D 36D 38D
Is 36C and 38B the same size?
36C is the sister size to 38B. BUT - if the cup is already a little too big, you don't actually want the sister size bra. You need to size down. In this case, you would size down in both the band and cup.
What is the difference between 36C and 38B?
The same band size as a “C” cup will always be larger than a “B” cup. When the cup size goes up the band size goes down. Likewise using a 38B, if you drop to band size, then a 36C would give you essentially the same cup size, just a tighter fit around your chest.
What is the sister size for 38D?
Current Bra Size Sister Size Down Sister Size Up
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38C 36D 40B
38D 36DD 40C
38DD 36DDD/36E 40D
38DDD 36F 40DD
Is 38D bigger than DD?
A 38D would be a chest measurement of 38 inches and a breast measurement of 42 inches. The 4 inch difference in the two measurements is a D cup. A breast measurement 5 inches larger than the band size is a DD and a breast measurement 6 inches larger than the band size is a DDD.
What size is 38E bra?
Current Bra Size Sister Size Down Sister Size Up
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36DDD 34F 38DD
36E 34F 38DD
36F 34FF 38E
36FF 34G 38F
Is a DDD the same as an F?
Is a DDD the same as an F? It might seem confusing, but yes a DDD is the same as an F—at times they are labeled differently based on the brand. After size D you can either go up to size DD which is the bra size equivalent to size E, size DDD which is equivalent to size F, and size DDDD which is equivalent to size G.25 May 2021