48G Bra Size

Measurements for 48G

48G is built for an underbust ribcage measurement that falls in the 47–49 inch range, with a full-bust measurement around 56 inches. The band number — 48 — is a fuller band size where most of the support comes from a strong, snug band rather than the straps. The cup letter — G — describes the difference between the two measurements; a G cup means the full bust is about seven inches larger than the underbust — at this volume, three-part cups and side support panels usually fit more cleanly than thin moulded cups.

48G in Other Sizing Systems

EU and FR sizing read the band in centimetres, which is why 48G maps to 110G and 125G respectively — the same body, expressed in different units. AU sizing uses a small numeric scale (26F for this band). UK sizing shares the band number with the US but parts ways at the cup once you go past D, so 48G reads as 48F on a UK label.

Sister Sizes for 48G

These sizes have the same cup volume as 48G. 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 48G 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 48G

G cups generally need well-engineered bras with strong band tension and reinforced wires. Look for ranges that specialise in fuller-bust fitting rather than mainstream sizes that stop at DD.

If your 48G 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 48G is close but not quite right, these neighbouring sizes are the most useful next places to look:

Not sure about your size? Measure yourself and double-check.