42G Bra Size
Everything you need to know about bra size 42G — measurements, sister sizes, international equivalents, and fit advice.
Last reviewed on 28 April 2026.
Measurements for 42G
42G is built for an underbust ribcage measurement that falls in the 41–43 inch range, with a full-bust measurement around 50 inches. The band number — 42 — is a larger band where reinforced construction starts to matter for long-day comfort. 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.
42G in Other Sizing Systems
EU, FR, and JP sizing read the band in centimetres, which is why 42G maps to 95G (EU), 110G (FR), and 95G (JP) — the same body, expressed in different units. AU sizing uses a small numeric scale (20F for this band). UK sizing shares the band number with the US but parts ways at the cup once you go past D, so 42G reads as 42F on a UK label.
Sister Sizes for 42G
These sizes have the same cup volume as 42G. 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 42G 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 42G
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 42G 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 42G 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 42G is right for you.
42G — frequently asked questions
What measurements are a 42G bra?
A 42G bra fits an underbust (ribcage) measurement of roughly 41 to 43 inches (104–109 cm) and a full-bust measurement of about 50 inches (127 cm). The cup letter G reflects the difference between those two numbers.
What are the sister sizes of 42G?
The sister sizes of 42G are 40G and 44DDD. They share the same cup volume as 42G but use a different band — go to 40G for a tighter band, or up for a looser one. Try a sister size when the cup of your 42G fits but the band feels too loose or too tight.
What is 42G in UK, EU, and other sizing systems?
42G (US) converts to 42F in UK sizing, 95G in EU sizing, 110G in French sizing, 20F in Australian sizing, and 95G in Japanese sizing. The body is the same; only the labelling system changes.
Is 42G a small or large bra size?
In terms of how common it is, this size pairs an above-average 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.
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