HH Cup Bras – Brands That Make HH Cups & How to Find Your Size
Finding well-fitting bras in a UK HH cup can be difficult, as many brands stop several cup sizes earlier. This guide focuses specifically on HH cup bras, explaining which UK brands make them, how sizing sequences differ, and how to confirm your correct HH cup size before buying.
To confirm your starting size, begin with our Bra Size Calculator, then explore the specialist fuller-bust brands listed below.
Who This Guide Is For
- Women who wear a UK HH cup
- Fuller-bust and fuller-figure customers
- Those sized out of high-street brands
- Shoppers comparing specialist DD+ brands
- Anyone repeatedly sister-sized due to limited availability
Why Not All HH Cup Bras Are the Same
Although HH cup is a recognised UK bra size, not all HH cups have the same volume. This is because different UK cup letter sequences are used by different brands, even though the underlying sizing rule is the same.
Bra cup sizes are determined by the difference between the band size and the fullest bust measurement. Each increase of 1 inch in that difference equals one cup size in the UK sizing system.
The difference between brands is not how the size is calculated, but which letters are used to label each step. Traditional UK brands follow a shorter sequence: B, C, D, DD, E, F, G, H, J, K.
Fuller-bust specialist brands use an extended UK cup sequence that includes additional double letters: D, DD, E, F, FF, G, GG, H, HH, J, JJ, K, KK, L, LL.
Each step in the UK cup size sequence represents a 1 inch increase in the difference between the underband and the fullest bust measurement. This rule applies to all UK brands, regardless of whether they use a traditional or extended cup letter sequence.
The only difference between brands is how those 1-inch steps are labelled. Because extended sizing inserts additional steps such as FF, GG and HH, an extended-sequence HH cup is equivalent in volume to a traditional-sequence J cup.
The measurements increase in exactly the same way — only the letters change. This difference is not related to support, quality or construction. Both systems are valid UK sizing methods, but they are not interchangeable by letter alone.
The HH cup is one of the double-letter sizes used in the UK bra sizing sequence. Double cups such as FF, GG and HH represent additional steps in the progression rather than half sizes. For a full explanation of how double-letter cup sizes work, see our Double Cup Bra Size Guide .
UK vs US Bra Sizes
Bra sizing systems vary slightly between regions. Most specialist fuller-bust brands such as Panache, Freya, Fantasie and Elomi follow the UK cup size sequence, which includes double letters such as FF, GG and HH.
Some US brands use a slightly different lettering system, which can create confusion when comparing sizes internationally. To understand how the sizing systems relate, see our UK vs US bra size comparison guide .
Is a UK HH Cup the Same as a US HH Bra Size?
It depends on the brand. Many UK-based fuller-bust brands such as Panache, Freya and Elomi use the same extended UK cup sequence internationally, meaning an HH cup is labelled the same in both the UK and US.
However, some US lingerie brands follow a different cup progression. For this reason, always check the brand’s stated sizing system rather than relying on the cup letter alone.
A cup size is not one fixed volume. Cup volume increases as the band size increases, so a 30HH, 36HH and 44HH are all very different in fit and capacity, even though the cup letter is the same.
Always consider both band size and cup size together when comparing bras.
UK Brands That Make HH Cup Bras
HH cup bras are produced by specialist fuller-bust brands that follow an extended UK cup sequence. The brands below show each brand’s full UK band and cup size range, based on verified availability tables.
- Bravissimo – Bands 28–40, cups D–L View size guide
- Freya – Bands 28–42, cups B–K View size guide
- Panache – Bands 28–46, cups B–K View size guide
- Elomi – Bands 32–48, cups B–LL View size guide
- Sculptresse – Bands 34–46, cups D–K View size guide
HH Cup Band Sizes by Brand
- Bravissimo: 28HH, 30HH, 32HH, 34HH, 36HH, 38HH, 40HH
- Freya: 28HH, 30HH, 32HH, 34HH, 36HH, 38HH, 40HH, 42HH
- Panache: 28HH, 30HH, 32HH, 34HH, 36HH, 38HH, 40HH, 42HH, 44HH, 46HH
- Elomi: 32HH, 34HH, 36HH, 38HH, 40HH, 42HH, 44HH, 46HH
- Sculptresse: 34HH, 36HH, 38HH, 40HH, 42HH, 44HH, 46HH
Popular HH Cup Bras
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How to Find Your Correct HH Cup Size
Accurate measurements are essential at HH cup level. Measure your underband and bust carefully, then enter your details into our Bra Size Calculator.
For measuring guidance and fit checks, visit our Bra Fitting Advice.
HH Cup Bra FAQs
Do all brands make HH cup bras?
No. HH cups are produced almost exclusively by specialist fuller-bust brands using extended UK sizing.
Is HH cup the same across all brands?
HH cup represents the same measurement step, but fit and shape vary by brand and style.
Does band size affect HH cup volume?
Yes. A 40HH holds significantly more volume than a 30HH.
Related Cup Size Guides
For general background on bra sizing systems, see the bra size reference on Wikipedia .