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38H (UK 38FF) bra size
A 38H has a 38-inch band and a H cup, about 8 inches between band and bust. In the UK it is 38FF, in Australia 16FF and in Europe 85H.
- US
- 38H
- UK
- 38FF
- AU
- 16FF
- EU
- 85H
- FR
- 100H
Also fits (sister sizes): 36I firmer band · 40G looser band · all same-volume sizes ↓
38H measurements
- Snug underbust
- 38–39 in · 97–99 cm
- Bust, fullest part
- about 46 in · 116–118 cm
- Cup difference
- 8 in (H cup)
These are starting points from the band-and-cup method. Brands differ by about a size, so a two-minute measurement beats any chart.
38H sister sizes
Same cup volume, different band. If a 38H band feels too loose, go down a band and up a cup; if it feels tight, go up a band and down a cup.
If a 38H doesn't fit
- Band rides up at the back
- Try 36I
- Band digs in, cups fit
- Try 40G
- Spilling over the cups
- Try 38I
- Cups gape or wrinkle
- Try 38G
Not sure what's wrong? Run through the 4-point fit check.
38H questions
What is the sister size of 38H?
36I (one band down, one cup up) and 40G (one band up, one cup down). Sister sizes hold the same cup volume on a different band.
What is 38H in UK, Australian and European sizes?
UK 38FF, Australia 16FF, Europe 85H and France 100H. US and UK cup letters match up to DD and then split.
What measurements are a 38H?
A snug underbust of about 38–39 in (97–99 cm) and a bust of about 46 in (116–118 cm). Measure with the tape level and use the calculator for an exact result.
Is 38H a big size?
38H has a very full cup volume for a 38 band. Cup letters only mean something next to the band: a 38H holds the same as 28M or 30L.