A Novel Breast-Volume Self-Measurement Method with Improved Convenient and Accuracy

• Published in: Applied sciences Vol. 14; no. 21; p. 10071
• Main Authors: Zhao, Yulin, Wu, Chihua, Luh, Dingbang, Zhang, Xinyu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01-11-2024
• Subjects: Accuracy; anthropometry; body image and psychological health; Body measurements; breast volume; Breasts; Clothing industry; Drainage; geometric modeling; Mathematical models; Measurement; Measurement techniques; Methods; Morphology; Scanning devices; self-measurement; China
• ISSN: 2076-3417; 2076-3417
• DOI: 10.3390/app142110071

Breast volume is crucial for ensuring proper bra fit and comfort, significantly influencing women’s physiological and psychological well-being. This study aims to develop a novel method for breast-volume self-measurement, allowing women to accurately assess their breast volume without specialized equipment. We employed a geometric approximation of the breast as a combination of a partial elliptical cone and an irregular partial ellipsoid, leading to the formulation of a new volume equation. The method was validated against established standards, including the specimen drainage method and 3D scanning techniques. The findings revealed that our self-measurement approach achieved a relative error of only 3.8%, outperforming the 4.8% of 3D scanning and the 86.3% associated with traditional breast-volume equations. This innovative self-measurement technique enhances accuracy and serves as a practical solution for health and nutritional assessments, alongside body image evaluations. Its user-friendly nature positions it as a valuable tool for women’s health, particularly in personal fitness and ergonomic design.