44H Bra Size
44H fits a 43–45 inch (109–114 cm) underbust and a full bust of about 53 inches (135 cm). Its sister sizes are 46G.
Last reviewed on 25 September 2026.
44H at a glance
| Underbust (band) | 43–45 in · 109–114 cm |
|---|---|
| Full bust | ≈ 53 in · 135 cm |
| Bust minus underbust | ≈ 9 in · 23 cm |
| Sister sizes (same cup volume) | 46G |
| UK / EU / FR / AU | 44FF · 100H · 115H · 22FF |
| One cup smaller | 44G |
| Approx. top size | 1X–2X · UK 20–22 / US 16–18 |
Measurements for 44H
44H is built for an underbust ribcage measurement that falls in the 43–45 inch range, with a full-bust measurement around 53 inches. The band number — 44 — is a fuller band size where most of the support comes from a strong, snug band rather than the straps. The cup letter — H — describes the difference between the two measurements; an H cup (US) means the full bust is about nine inches larger than the underbust — the same volume is an FF in UK sizing. Well-engineered bands and reinforced wires are typically what hold a bra steady for a full day at this size.
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44H in Other Sizing Systems
EU, FR, and JP sizing read the band in centimetres, which is why 44H maps to 100H (EU), 115H (FR), and 100H (JP) — the same body, expressed in different units. AU sizing uses a small numeric scale (22FF for this band). UK sizing shares the band number with the US but parts ways at the cup once you go past D, so 44H reads as 44FF on a UK label.
Sister Sizes for 44H
These sizes have the same cup volume as 44H. Try them if the band feels too tight or too loose.
← Tighter band, bigger cup · Looser band, smaller cup →
Sister sizes are useful when the cup of your 44H fits well but the band is wrong — too loose by the end of the day, or too tight to clip up comfortably. Going one band smaller and one cup larger keeps the cup volume the same while tightening the band; going the other way loosens the band without losing cup space. Read the full sister-size matrix if you want to see how this works for every size at once.
Fit Tips for 44H
H cups call for maximum-support construction: reinforced bands, wider straps, and side panels. Specialist fuller-bust ranges are usually the most reliable source of styles in this cup.
If your 44H bra is gapping at the top of the cup, the cup may be too large or the wrong shape — try a demi-cup or balconette before assuming the size is wrong. If the centre piece between the cups (the gore) does not lay flat against your sternum, the cup is almost certainly too small; go up one cup. If the band rides up across your back during the day, the band has stretched out or was too loose to begin with — drop one band size and add one cup to keep the same cup volume.
For more detailed troubleshooting, the Fit Test on the home page covers six common visible problems and the size or shape change that usually addresses each one. The guide to measuring mistakes covers the most common reasons a calculation comes out wrong in the first place.
Related sizes
If 44H is close but not quite right, these neighbouring sizes are the most useful next places to look:
See every size at a glance on the full bra size index, or read how to measure your bra size if you are not sure 44H is right for you.
44H — frequently asked questions
What measurements are a 44H bra in inches and cm?
A 44H bra fits an underbust (ribcage) measurement of roughly 43 to 45 inches (109–114 cm) and a full-bust measurement of about 53 inches (135 cm). The cup letter H reflects the roughly 9-inch (23 cm) difference between those two numbers.
What size is equivalent to 44H? (sister sizes)
The sister sizes of 44H are 46G (looser band, one cup letter down). They hold the same cup volume as 44H on a different band. Try a sister size when the cups of your 44H fit but the band feels too loose or too tight.
What is 44H in UK, EU, and other sizing systems?
44H (US) converts to 44FF in UK sizing, 100H in EU sizing, 115H in French sizing, 22FF in Australian sizing, and 100H in Japanese sizing. The body is the same; only the labelling system changes.
Is 44H a small or large bra size?
In terms of how common it is, this size pairs a fuller band with a fuller-bust cup. There is no universal "small" or "large" bra size — the same cup letter describes a different volume on every band — but within the full range BraCalc covers (bands 28–48, cups AA–H) this combination sits toward the fuller end.
Is 44H a small, medium, large, or XL?
As a rough guide, a 44 band usually matches size 1X–2X in tops and bralettes — around UK dress size 20–22 (US 16–18). The band number drives this more than the cup letter, so 44H lands in the same letter size as other 44-band bras. With a fuller cup, many people go one size up in fitted tops so the bust has room. Letter sizing varies a lot between brands, so always check the brand's own chart.
What is the next size up or down from 44H?
Keeping the same 44 band, one size down is 44G. If you want a bigger or smaller band but the same cup volume, use a sister size instead: 46G. Remember that the cup letter is relative to the band — 46H has more cup volume than 44H, not the same.
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