Women’s Swimwear & Bikinis Reference Matrix

Women’s Swimwear & Bikinis Sizing & Measurement Matrix

Comprehensive reference matrix mapping women’s bikini sets, one-piece swimsuits, monokinis, and cover-ups against bust, natural waist, and full hip girths, vertical torso loop lengths, cup support ranges, and stretch elasticity classifications.

Women’s Swimwear Standard Specifications

Detailed breakdown of standardized sizing labels, bust/waist/hip girths, vertical torso loop lengths, cup support ranges, style categories, and fit types for women’s swimwear.

United
States
EuropeUnited
Kingdom
ItalyFranceAustraliaJapanSouth
Korea
ChinaBrazilMexicoInternationalBust Girth
(cm\text{cm})
Bust Girth
(in\text{in})
Cup
Support
Waist Girth
(cm\text{cm})
Waist Girth
(in\text{in})
Hip Girth
(cm\text{cm})
Hip Girth
(in\text{in})
Torso Loop
(cm\text{cm})
Torso Loop
(in\text{in})
Swimwear
Style / Cut
Fit
Category
0–2 (XS)32–344–636344–6575–80155/80A3420–22XXS/XS78.731A–B Cup58.42383.833142.256Bikinis, One-Pieces & Cover-UpsPetite Slim Fit
4–6 (S)36–388–1038368–107–985160/84A36–3824–26S83.833B–C Cup63.52588.935147.358Bikinis, One-Pieces & MonokinisSmall Classic Fit
8–10 (M)40–4212–14424012–1411–1390165/88A40–4228–30M88.935B–C/D Cup68.6279437152.460Bikinis, One-Pieces & Swim DressesRegular Proportional Fit
12–14 (L)44–4616–18464416–1815–1795170/92A44–4632–34L96.538C–D/DD Cup76.230101.640157.562Bikinis, One-Pieces & Cover-UpsCurved Comfort Fit
16–18 (XL)48–5020–22504820–2219–21100175/96A48–5036–38XL104.141D–DD/E Cup83.833109.243162.664One-Pieces, Swim Dresses & TankinisFull Contour Fit
18W–20W (2XL)52–5424–26545224–2623–25110180/104A52–5440–422XL114.345DD–DDD/F Cup9437119.447167.666Plus One-Pieces & Tankini SetsExtended Plus Fit
22W–24W (3XL)56–5828–30585628–3027–29120185/112A56–5844–463XL124.549DDD/F–G Cup104.141129.551172.768Plus Swim Dresses & TankinisExtended Plus Fit

* Sizing can vary significantly between international brands and regional manufacturers. Use this matrix as a baseline reference for standard proportional conversions.

Interpreting Women’s Swimwear & Bikini Dimensions

Standardizing women’s swimwear requires correlating regional size labels with precise anthropometric measurements, including bust circumference, natural waistline, full hip girth, vertical torso loop length (critical for one-piece suits), and integrated cup support ranges. Because swimwear fit relies on high-spandex elasticity and proportional length across global brands, sizing spans international standards including US, UK, EU, French, Italian, and Australian formats.

When utilizing this matrix for swimsuit selection or international size conversion, cross-reference your body measurements against the listed girth intervals and torso loop lengths to ensure comfortable tension and freedom of movement during aquatic activities.

Indexed Sizing Tiers & Dimensions

0–2 (XS)Size

Bust: 78.7 cm (31″), Cup: A–B Cup, Waist: 58.4 cm (23″), Hip: 83.8 cm (33″), Torso Loop: 142.2 cm (56″), Style: Bikinis, One-Pieces & Cover-Ups mapping for US size 0–2 (XS)

Symbol: 0–2 (XS)Base Value: 78.7
4–6 (S)Size

Bust: 83.8 cm (33″), Cup: B–C Cup, Waist: 63.5 cm (25″), Hip: 88.9 cm (35″), Torso Loop: 147.3 cm (58″), Style: Bikinis, One-Pieces & Monokinis mapping for US size 4–6 (S)

Symbol: 4–6 (S)Base Value: 83.8
8–10 (M)Size

Bust: 88.9 cm (35″), Cup: B–C/D Cup, Waist: 68.6 cm (27″), Hip: 94 cm (37″), Torso Loop: 152.4 cm (60″), Style: Bikinis, One-Pieces & Swim Dresses mapping for US size 8–10 (M)

Symbol: 8–10 (M)Base Value: 88.9
12–14 (L)Size

Bust: 96.5 cm (38″), Cup: C–D/DD Cup, Waist: 76.2 cm (30″), Hip: 101.6 cm (40″), Torso Loop: 157.5 cm (62″), Style: Bikinis, One-Pieces & Cover-Ups mapping for US size 12–14 (L)

Symbol: 12–14 (L)Base Value: 96.5
16–18 (XL)Size

Bust: 104.1 cm (41″), Cup: D–DD/E Cup, Waist: 83.8 cm (33″), Hip: 109.2 cm (43″), Torso Loop: 162.6 cm (64″), Style: One-Pieces, Swim Dresses & Tankinis mapping for US size 16–18 (XL)

Symbol: 16–18 (XL)Base Value: 104.1
18W–20W (2XL)Size

Bust: 114.3 cm (45″), Cup: DD–DDD/F Cup, Waist: 94 cm (37″), Hip: 119.4 cm (47″), Torso Loop: 167.6 cm (66″), Style: Plus One-Pieces & Tankini Sets mapping for US size 18W–20W (2XL)

Symbol: 18W–20W (2XL)Base Value: 114.3
22W–24W (3XL)Size

Bust: 124.5 cm (49″), Cup: DDD/F–G Cup, Waist: 104.1 cm (41″), Hip: 129.5 cm (51″), Torso Loop: 172.7 cm (68″), Style: Plus Swim Dresses & Tankinis mapping for US size 22W–24W (3XL)

Symbol: 22W–24W (3XL)Base Value: 124.5