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28A bra size — conversions, sister sizes & fit
A 28A fits an underbust of about 57.5–62.5 cm with a bust 8.75–11.25 cm larger than the band. Here is everything that label actually means — and how to check it really fits you.
Your bra size
28A US
Which measurements give 28A?
| cm | |
|---|---|
| Underbust (snug) | 57.5–62.5 |
| Bust (fullest point) | 66.25–73.75 |
| Difference (cup volume) | 8.75–11.25 |
Between two sizes? Measurements near the edges of these ranges can also fit the neighbouring size — check the sister sizes below and, in doubt, trust the fit checks from our measuring guide.
Sister sizes of 28A
30AA holds a similar cup volume to 28A with a looser band: if the band of a 28A digs in, try 30AA. There is no smaller band in this chart, so if the band rides up, look for a brand whose range starts at a smaller band.
Small bands with small cups are genuinely underserved on the high street: many mainstream brands start at a 65 or even 70 band, so a lot of what fits you sits in petite-focused or Asian-market lines. Avoid the classic trap of taking a bigger band to find a cup that exists — a loose band gives no support. Look for brands whose size range starts at your band, and use the sister size only as a fitting-room fallback.
28A in the Cherry Size catalogue In the Cherry Size catalogue, 49 of 617 brands have a recorded size range that includes 28A. That count uses each brand's band range and largest cup (the smallest cup is not recorded) and includes ranges not yet checked. Each of them cuts it differently: the app estimates the size to try at each brand, from your own measurements.In the app, your size is free, and so is your size at 3 brands you choose. Every brand, the fitting room, the wardrobe and the journal need a subscription, with a free trial for eligible new subscribers.
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What is 28A in European sizing?
A 28A corresponds to 60A in European sizing and 75A in French/Spanish sizing, by the usual correspondences. The conversion changes the band numbering, and from DD up the cup letter too (US DD = EU E); individual brands can differ.
Is 28A big or small?
It is one of the smaller sizes: a petite band with a shallow cup. Cup letters mean nothing alone: a cup only has a volume relative to its band, which is why 30AA holds a similar volume to 28A.
My 28A doesn't fit — what should I try?
If the band digs in while the cup is fine, go to 30AA. If the band rides up or feels loose, look for a brand whose range starts below this band. If the cup overflows, try one cup up in the same band; if it wrinkles empty, one cup down. Two minutes with the calculator gives you a fresh estimate.
Nearby sizes
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