* The Number (Band Size): This refers to the measurement around your ribcage, just under your breasts. A larger number means a larger ribcage.
* The Letter (Cup Size): This refers to the difference between your ribcage measurement and the measurement around the fullest part of your breasts. The cup size indicates the volume of the breast.
To compare sizes, you need to consider both the band size and the cup size.
Generally speaking:
* A 36C means the individual has a ribcage of 36 inches and their breast extend 3 inches from their ribcage measurement.
Important Considerations:
* Sister Sizes: Bra sizes are related. For example, a 36C is approximately the same cup volume as a 34D or a 38B. If the band size goes down, the cup letter has to go up to maintain the same volume.
In conclusion: Whether a 36C is "bigger" than another breast size depends on the other size. More information on the other breast size is needed to determine an answer.