Size conversion
What Is a 40L in Other Brands?
Bra sizes are not standardized: the same label means different things brand to brand, so your 40L is a starting point, not a fixed size. A US 40L usually needs a 40M in Victoria’s Secret, maps to a 40HH in a true-to-size UK brand like Panache, and stays a 40L in Wacoal.
Your 40L in Victoria's Secret
40M
Cups run a full cup small, so size up
Your 40L in Panache
40HH
True-to-size UK sizing
Your 40L in Wacoal
40L
True to size, year after year
Every brand we track
Your 40L, brand by brand
Grouped by the sizing system each brand labels its cups in. Brands we stock link to their full lineup.
US
US-sized brands
| Brand | How it runs | Your 40L → |
|---|---|---|
| ThirdLovein stock | cups run generous | 40L |
| Wacoalin stock | true to size | 40L |
| Glamorisein stock | true to size | 40L |
| SHEFITin stock | - | Adjustable XS-6Luxe sizing rather than standard band/cup; size by the brand chart. |
| b.tempt'din stock | true to size | 40L |
| Kindred Bravelyin stock | - | Uses XS-XXL nursing/maternity sizing rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart. |
| ENELLin stock | - | Uses numeric high-impact sizing (00-8) rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart. |
| Natori | cups run small | 40L |
| Bali | band runs large | 38L |
| Playtex | band runs large | 38L |
| Maidenform | true to size | 40L |
| Vanity Fair | band runs large | 40L |
| Calvin Klein | band runs small | 40L |
| Victoria's Secret | cups run small | 40M |
| Brooks | band runs small | 40L |
| Under Armour | - | Compression fit runs generous; XS-XL sizing rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart. |
| Nike | - | Generous fit; XS-XL sizing rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart. |
| Cacique | band runs large | 40L |
| Torrid | band runs large | 40L |
UK
UK-sized brands (cups run D, DD, E, F, FF, G...)
EU
EU-sized brands
| Brand | How it runs | Your 40L → |
|---|---|---|
| Chantelle | cups run small | 40L |
| Simone Perele | cups run small | 40L |
| PrimaDonna | true to size | 40L |
| Marie Jo | true to size | 40L |
| Triumph | band runs large | 40L |
| Anita | true to size | 40L |
Translations are guidance from cross-brand fit data, not a guarantee - fit also depends on breast shape and style. Cross-brand offset data v1-2026-05-28.
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Real bras we track in stock in 40L, with live prices.
Freya
Offbeat Side Support Bra: Rosehip
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Offbeat Side Support Bra: Natural Beige
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Freya
Offbeat Side Support Bra: Black
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Fantasie
Lucia Side Support Bra: Rosewater
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Fantasie
Lucia Side Support Bra: Midnight
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Fantasie
Lucia Side Support Bra: Blue Garden
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Elomi
Molly Nursing Bra: Cameo Rose
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Elomi
Matilda Plunge Bra: White
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40L sister sizes
Sister sizes hold the same cup volume on a different band. If the 40L cup fits but the band doesn’t, try:
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Find your size across different brands
40L
Why sizes vary: Each brand uses different patterns, materials, and fit philosophies. A 34DD in Victoria's Secret fits differently than a 34DD in Panache.
ThirdLove
US
Half-cup sizing available; cups run slightly generous.
40L
Wacoal
US
True to size; consistent fit across decades.
40L
Panache
UK
UK sizing; true to size, consistent year over year.
40HH
Freya
UK
UK sizing; bands run snug.
40HH
Elomi
UK
UK plus-size full-bust; cups run generous.
40HH
Glamorise
US
US full-figure; true to size.
40L
SHEFIT
US
Adjustable XS-6Luxe sizing rather than standard band/cup; size by the brand chart.
40L
b.tempt'd
US
Wacoal-family fit DNA; runs true to US sizing, lighter construction.
40L
Kindred Bravely
US
Uses XS-XXL nursing/maternity sizing rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart.
40L
ENELL
US
Uses numeric high-impact sizing (00-8) rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart.
40L
Natori
US
Cups run small; consider sizing up.
40L
Chantelle
EU
French sizing; cups run small.
40L
Bali
US
Bands run loose; consider sizing down.
38L
Playtex
US
Bands run large; size down in band.
38L
Maidenform
US
Generally true to size.
40L
Vanity Fair
US
Bands run slightly loose.
40L
Calvin Klein
US
Bands run slightly snug.
40L
Victoria's Secret
US
Cups run very small; size up a full cup.
40M
Fantasie
UK
UK sizing; consistent fit.
40HH
Curvy Kate
UK
UK sizing; bands run firm.
40HH
Gossard
UK
UK sizing; classic fit.
40HH
Pour Moi
UK
UK sizing; budget-friendly.
40HH
Simone Perele
EU
French luxury; cups run small.
40L
PrimaDonna
EU
Belgian luxury; true EU sizing.
40L
Marie Jo
EU
Belgian; consistent fit.
40L
Triumph
EU
German; bands slightly generous.
40L
Anita
EU
German; strong post-surgery range.
40L
Brooks
US
Compression sports style; may run snug.
40L
Under Armour
US
Compression fit runs generous; XS-XL sizing rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart.
40L
Nike
US
Generous fit; XS-XL sizing rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart.
40L
Goddess
UK
UK sizing; strong plus-size range.
40HH
Cacique
US
Lane Bryant's brand; bands run generous.
40L
Torrid
US
Plus-focused; bands run large.
40L
Common questions
40L conversion questions
- What is a 40L in Victoria's Secret?
- Victoria's Secret cups run about a full cup small, so a standard US 40L usually needs a 40M there. If you already wear a 40L in Victoria's Secret, your size in a true-to-size brand is likely a cup smaller.
- Which brands keep a 40L the same?
- In true-to-size brands a US 40L stays a 40L: Wacoal, Panache, Glamorise, b.tempt'd, Maidenform, Fantasie, Gossard, Pour Moi, PrimaDonna, Marie Jo, Anita, Goddess. Fit can still vary by style, so treat the label as the starting point.
- Do UK brands size a 40L differently from US brands?
- UK brands label cups in a different sequence above D (D, DD, E, F, FF, G), so the same letters can mean different volumes. In a true-to-size UK brand like Panache, a US 40L is a 40HH; the band number stays the same.
- What size replaces a 40L in brands that don't use cup sizes?
- SHEFIT, Kindred Bravely, ENELL, Under Armour, Nike size by their own charts (XS-XL or numeric) instead of band/cup, so a 40L doesn't carry over directly. Start from each brand's chart with your underbust and bust measurements.