Size conversion
What Is a 48C in Other Brands?
Bra sizes are not standardized: the same label means different things brand to brand, so your 48C is a starting point, not a fixed size. A US 48C usually needs a 48D in Victoria’s Secret, maps to a 48C in a true-to-size UK brand like Panache, and stays a 48C in Wacoal.
Your 48C in Victoria's Secret
48D
Cups run a full cup small, so size up
Your 48C in Panache
48C
True-to-size UK sizing
Your 48C in Wacoal
48C
True to size, year after year
Every brand we track
Your 48C, 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 48C → |
|---|---|---|
| ThirdLovein stock | cups run generous | 48C |
| Wacoalin stock | true to size | 48C |
| Glamorisein stock | true to size | 48C |
| SHEFITin stock | - | Adjustable XS-6Luxe sizing rather than standard band/cup; size by the brand chart. |
| b.tempt'din stock | true to size | 48C |
| 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 | 48C |
| Bali | band runs large | 46C |
| Playtex | band runs large | 46C |
| Maidenform | true to size | 48C |
| Vanity Fair | band runs large | 48C |
| Calvin Klein | band runs small | 48C |
| Victoria's Secret | cups run small | 48D |
| Brooks | band runs small | 48C |
| 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 | 48C |
| Torrid | band runs large | 48C |
UK
UK-sized brands (cups run D, DD, E, F, FF, G...)
EU
EU-sized brands
| Brand | How it runs | Your 48C → |
|---|---|---|
| Chantelle | cups run small | 48C |
| Simone Perele | cups run small | 48C |
| PrimaDonna | true to size | 48C |
| Marie Jo | true to size | 48C |
| Triumph | band runs large | 48C |
| Anita | true to size | 48C |
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 48C, with live prices.
Elomi
Cate Non Wired Soft Cup Bra: Latte
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Elomi
Cate Non Wired Soft Cup Bra: White
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Elomi
Cate Non Wired Soft Cup Bra: Black
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ThirdLove
Lace Contour Plunge Bra: Soft-Pink
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ThirdLove
Lace Contour Plunge Bra: Black
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Glamorise
Lace Comfort WonderWire Bra Black
$60.00View →
Glamorise
MagicLift Front-Closure Natural Shape Bra White
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Glamorise
MagicLift Front-Closure Natural Shape Bra Black
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48C sister sizes
Sister sizes hold the same cup volume on a different band. If the 48C cup fits but the band doesn’t, try:
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Find your size across different brands
48C
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.
48C
Wacoal
US
True to size; consistent fit across decades.
48C
Panache
UK
UK sizing; true to size, consistent year over year.
48C
Freya
UK
UK sizing; bands run snug.
48C
Elomi
UK
UK plus-size full-bust; cups run generous.
48C
Glamorise
US
US full-figure; true to size.
48C
SHEFIT
US
Adjustable XS-6Luxe sizing rather than standard band/cup; size by the brand chart.
48C
b.tempt'd
US
Wacoal-family fit DNA; runs true to US sizing, lighter construction.
48C
Kindred Bravely
US
Uses XS-XXL nursing/maternity sizing rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart.
48C
ENELL
US
Uses numeric high-impact sizing (00-8) rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart.
48C
Natori
US
Cups run small; consider sizing up.
48C
Chantelle
EU
French sizing; cups run small.
48C
Bali
US
Bands run loose; consider sizing down.
46C
Playtex
US
Bands run large; size down in band.
46C
Maidenform
US
Generally true to size.
48C
Vanity Fair
US
Bands run slightly loose.
48C
Calvin Klein
US
Bands run slightly snug.
48C
Victoria's Secret
US
Cups run very small; size up a full cup.
48D
Fantasie
UK
UK sizing; consistent fit.
48C
Curvy Kate
UK
UK sizing; bands run firm.
48C
Gossard
UK
UK sizing; classic fit.
48C
Pour Moi
UK
UK sizing; budget-friendly.
48C
Simone Perele
EU
French luxury; cups run small.
48C
PrimaDonna
EU
Belgian luxury; true EU sizing.
48C
Marie Jo
EU
Belgian; consistent fit.
48C
Triumph
EU
German; bands slightly generous.
48C
Anita
EU
German; strong post-surgery range.
48C
Brooks
US
Compression sports style; may run snug.
48C
Under Armour
US
Compression fit runs generous; XS-XL sizing rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart.
48C
Nike
US
Generous fit; XS-XL sizing rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart.
48C
Goddess
UK
UK sizing; strong plus-size range.
48C
Cacique
US
Lane Bryant's brand; bands run generous.
48C
Torrid
US
Plus-focused; bands run large.
48C
Common questions
48C conversion questions
- What is a 48C in Victoria's Secret?
- Victoria's Secret cups run about a full cup small, so a standard US 48C usually needs a 48D there. If you already wear a 48C in Victoria's Secret, your size in a true-to-size brand is likely a cup smaller.
- Which brands keep a 48C the same?
- In true-to-size brands a US 48C stays a 48C: 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 48C 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 48C is a 48C; the band number stays the same.
- What size replaces a 48C 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 48C doesn't carry over directly. Start from each brand's chart with your underbust and bust measurements.